Guest Speakers Glenn Sweazey & June Girvan Details Find out why attempts to abolish slavery in Upper Canada failed and why it required a revolution decades later in Jamaica before slavery finally came to an end throughout the British Empire. This speaker series presentation will take place on Zoom. Registration: tinyurl.com/HSO-22-Feb-2023 All are welcome to attend […]
What Would Ms. Hina Do? Themes and lessons from the novel Scarborough. Allyship, community, in the context of Black History Month The Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre is delighted to host Catherine Hernandez. Catherine will be presenting her speech "What would Ms Hina Do?" which explores the themes of community […]
During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. Join us as we share the stories of Ottawa’s Black Community and those buried within our cemetery grounds followed by Councillor […]
In June of 2019, Jaymie Thurler and her partner Robbie bought a beaten up 150 year old homestead in the sleepy little town where they were both born. Neighbours have described the location as “One of the prettiest dairies around back in her day.” Since then they’ve built Rutabaga Ranch, a bio-diverse farming business that […]
Saturdays: February 11, February 18, February 25 and March 4. 10:30 am to noon. Ages: 6 to 9. Cost: $12 per child. Advance registration is required. History Hackers is back! Explore how Nepean’s material past transformed over time through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.). Discover a different theme each week and get inspired by […]