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Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Celebrate Emancipation Day 2025: Pressed, Poured, Plated and Played at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History Français
DRESDEN, ON, /CNW/ - On Saturday, August 2, visit the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, for an Emancipation Day celebration of hope and freedom commemorating the end of slavery in Canada on August 1, 1834. This year's program theme, Pressed, Poured, Plated and Played, celebrates how Black culture is shared and experienced across generations through crafts, drinks, food and music. Visitors can use a letterpress to make a souvenir bookmark, enjoy a beer poured by Black-owned Mascot Brewery, sample West-African food from Yaya's Kitchen and listen and dance to musical performances throughout the day. "Emancipation Day is a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and enduring legacy of Black communities in Ontario, across Canada and around the world," said Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. "Events like this one at the Josiah Henson Museum offers an opportunity to honour the past, celebrate cultural expression, and reaffirm our commitment to building a stronger province for all. I encourage everyone to take part in this important day of reflection, learning, and celebration." "On Emancipation Day, we are reminded of the struggle for freedom and the courage that it required. The Josiah Henson Museum's celebration reinforces the importance of pursuing freedom, justice and human rights in Ontario's heritage." — John Ecker, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Ontario Heritage Trust This year, the event will run from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. The full schedule of events is as follows: 11:05 a.m. — Marque Smith piano performance Enjoy a soulful performance of ragtime and jazz renditions of historically significant songs by acclaimed pianist Marque Smith. 11:25 a.m. — Dr. Claudine Bonner author talk A leading scholar in Black Canadian history, Dr. Bonner discusses her upcoming book, The Black Press: A Shadowed Canadian Tradition. 11:45 a.m. — Artists in Motion (AIM) dance performance Watch this powerful multidisciplinary dance showcasing Afro, hip-hop and contemporary styles. 11:55 a.m. — Yaya's Kitchen food demonstration and sampling Taste the flavours of northern Nigeria and the Sahel. Maryam and Malvin Wright bring curated cuisine to the Emancipation Day festivities. 12:25 p.m. — Remarks 12:35 p.m. — Lunch break Visitors can explore the site and purchase food from Beef Meatz Bun or Truckn' Mama's food trucks. 1:25 p.m. — Farley Flex inspirational talk A prominent Black figure in Canada's music industry, Flex has launched careers, opened doors and used his platform as a Canadian Idol judge and promoter to elevate diverse voices in entertainment. 1:40 p.m. — Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters live music performance Get ready to dance! Garnetta Cromwell and her band DaGroovmasters electrify the crowd with their R&B, soul and funk. Their feel-good rhythms bring energy, joy and celebration to every audience. Emancipation Day is supported by RBC. Stay connected Follow the Ontario Heritage Trust on Facebook, X, Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Subscribe to the Heritage Matters ... more! e-newsletter. #ONheritage About the Ontario Heritage Trust The Trust is committed to preserving our cultural and natural heritage and ensuring its continued relevance for future generations. We are working towards an Ontario where heritage is not only preserved and valued, but is celebrated, enjoyed and used as a source of inspiration. The Trust will be a beacon in an Ontario where heritage is preserved, protected and promoted in ways that are sources of pride for all Ontarians. About the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust. This site celebrates the life and work of Reverend Josiah Henson and explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Ontario. The museum provides a space to discuss the legacy of slavery and racism and the enduring pursuit for social justice. Visit our website to learn more.
CBC
16-02-2025
- Health
- CBC
From care to cuisine: Black History Month celebrated at London hospital
The importance of taking into consideration skin tone and complexion when treating injuries was highlighted during a Black History Month exhibit at London's University Hospital. Nursing student Nyechuor Deng showed clinicians the Monk Skin Tone Scale, which gives nurses and other healthcare professionals a way to identify pressure injuries on individuals who have darker skin tones. Deng said pressure injuries can be missed if differences in skin tone and complexion are not taken into account. "It's important that we have more of these inclusive tools to prevent biased healthcare and to heal that mistrust that a lot of people of colour experience in hospitals," she said. Deng is a part of Western University's Black Student Leadership University Experience program, which pairs emerging leaders at the school with mentors and provides opportunities for them to develop their leadership skills. Having a community of Black professionals to network with and help develop their skills is important, she said. "There's not a lot of black nurses in Canada and I've always wanted to be a representation of my community," Deng said. "Having that leadership and having that mentorship has been invaluable." Cultural lunch and art display Deng's exhibit was part of a larger Black History Month display at the London Health Sciences Centre. "We're really trying to bring awareness about black culture into our organization," said event organizer Cathy Wood. Wood is the Black health lead at LHSC. She said events like this are critical to creating a more inclusive and culturally sensitive environment in the city's hospitals. We're really trying to bring awareness about black culture into our organization - Cathy Wood "If we can do events like this where the Black community can see that LHSC is really invested in dismantling those systems of racism discrimination and oppression then we know that we will have folks feel safe within these walls," she said. Flavours from around the world Yaya's Kitchen, owned by husband and wife Malvin and Maryam Wright, served food from the global south. "We'll pick a grain from Egypt, spices from east Africa, an herb from the Caribbean and just create," Maryam Wright said. We believe that food is a journey - Maryam Wright Yaya's Kitchen began with meals served out of their backyard in 2017. Eventually they began holding monthly pop-up events and held their first supper club in 2019. They hope that showing variety in food will help introduce people to the variety within Black culture as well. "We believe that food is a journey. What our forefathers ate is not what our great-grandparents ate or what we're eating," she said. "Food evolves and changes from places to spaces. And that is the journey we want to share with other people." Personal Prints Nigerian-born artist Amsa Yaro was also at the event, helping people produce their own creation using stamps and paint. "It might only take five minutes, but it is their own and it has brightened up their day," she said. "People are curious about new things and this is an opportunity to show them something new."
