Groups and organizations in Greater Sudbury have organized a month of activities and events that highlight the contributions of Black Canadians to their communities and their country
Though Black History Month is an important learning opportunity, it can occasionally be seen as a focus on the past, rather than acknowledging the present challenges Black Canadians face, as well as the many achievements, especially those of Black youth.
Black people and Black communities have shaped this nation since the arrival of Mathieu Da Costa, a navigator and interpreter, in the 1600s. The Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution and settled in the Maritimes were people of African descent, and soldiers of African descent have fought for this land as far back as the War of 1812.
Black History Month Gala, Feb. 4 Wes Hall, perhaps best known for his role as an investor in the CBC television series Dragons’ Den, is delivering a keynote address at the annual Black History Month Gala on Feb. 4. Hosted by the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury, Hall is delivering the address during an event set to take place at the Steelworkers Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Alongside Hall’s keynote speech, the Feb.
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