Summary of events organized by Francophone Black organizations and associations for BlackHistory Month 2022.
CEPEO: Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario
Feb 1-26
ACTIVITY: Series of talks and workshops
THEME: Celebrating the history of Black communities today and every day
Time: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: Tel.: 613-742-8960
Réseau du patrimoine franco-ontarien
Feb 1-12
ACTIVITY: Series of public consultations
THEME: Including the heritage of Black communities in Franco-Ontarian heritage.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: Cell: 613-447-4437
CFGT: Centre francophone du Grand Toronto
Feb 6
ACTIVITY: Afro-Caribbean cultural evening
THEME: In the footsteps of our HEROES
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. / Format: In person
Contact: [email protected] / Tel: 416-922-2672
OACAS: Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
Feb 8 / 24
ACTIVITY: Conference and workshop / PowerUp Symposium
THEME: One Vision – One Voice
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: Cell: 416-987-7725 | 1-800-718-1797 / [email protected]
MOFIF: Mouvement ontarien des femmes immigrantes francophones
Feb 8 – Mar 31
ACTIVITY: Series of training sessions, talks and networking opportunities
THEME: The rise of Black women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: Cell: (647) 907-0327
Auberge Francophone
Feb 10
ACTIVITY: Virtual employment information session
THEME: Jobs in the correctional sector (Government of Ontario)
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: 647-572-9000 / 416-540-7450 / [email protected]
CICA – Centre for African Identity and Culture
Feb 12
ACTIVITY: Discovering the history and culture of people of African descent. Children aged 4 to 12
THEME: Discover Afro-descendant treasures, for children
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: contact us: [email protected]
CEPAP: Coopérative Enseignant Pas à Pas
Feb 13
ACTIVITY: Social activities for Black parents in Ottawa
THEME: Between Parents: Social evening!!!
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: Cell: 613-869-7831
REPFO: Regroupement ethnoculturel des parents francophones de l'Ontario
Feb 16
ACTIVITY: Virtual awareness session
THEME: Culture from here, parents from elsewhere: How do we understand our children?
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: Cell: 613-710-2485
Hamilton/Niagara Community Health Centre
Feb 16 – Feb 25
ACTIVITY: 9th edition – Unique celebration days
THEME: In February and always: Celebrating BHM today and every day
Time: 6 p.m. Format: Virtual
Contact: Cell: 905-528-0163 ext. 3330 / 1-866-437-7606 ext. 3330
Auberge Francophone
Feb 17
ACTIVITY: Virtual employment information session in partnership with the Solicitor General
THEME: Job fair
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / Format: In person
Contact: 647-572-9000 / 416-540-7450 / [email protected]
LA CITÉ in collaboration with the Student Association
Feb 17
Activity: Testimonials, guests' journeys, student talent showcase
THEME: Let's celebrate Black History Month together at La Cité.
Time: 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: www.collegelacite.ca / (613) 742-2483
COLLÈGE BORÉAL – Toronto
Feb 18
ACTIVITY: Evening celebrating Afro-Caribbean cultural richness
THEME: Celebrating Black History Month: Africa and the Caribbean
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: [email protected] / Tel: 416-289-5130 ext. 5186
Kay Créole d’Entraide et de Services Professionnels (KCESP)
Feb 21
ACTIVITY: Celebrating and showcasing families of Black origin
In collaboration with: CEHAH, CGAC Canada (Toronto), CHFESDI (London) and
the Francophone Church of God of Prophecy in Toronto
THEME: Health is a family matter: let's stay united to get through the pandemic…
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: Cell: 647.551.7007 / [email protected]
MOFIF: Mouvement ontarien des femmes immigrantes francophones
Feb 24
ACTIVITY: Special activity as part of the Black History Month celebration.
THEME: How to talk to your children about racism?
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: mofif.ca / mofif2022.eventbrite.ca
CEPAP: Coopérative Enseignant Pas à Pas
Feb 26
ACTIVITY: Discussion, training and inspiration workshops between young Black leaders and mentors.
THEME: Youth Forum
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] / Cell: 613-261-0780
Association of Africans, Caribbeans and Internationals of Eastern Ontario (ACIAEO)
Feb 26
ACTIVITY: Promoting African culture and fostering diversity and inclusion
THEME: Closing of BHM activities
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: [email protected]
ACIRT – Association of the Ivorian Community of the Toronto Region
Feb 26
ACTIVITY: The activity will focus on the richness and diversity of Ivorian culture
THEME: Cultural evening
Time: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. / Format: In person
Contact: [email protected]
CCF: Canadian Centre for Family Unity
Feb 26
ACTIVITY: "Rythmes & Cultures" is a space for learning and entertainment
THEME: Rhythms and Cultures: Together We Rise
Time: 7:00 p.m. / Format: Virtual
Contact: [email protected] / +1 (647) 679-5391
CFGT: Centre francophone du Grand Toronto
Feb 26
ACTIVITY: Talk with two guests followed by a Q&A period
THEME: Renaissance and diversity
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. / Format: Virtual / YouTube
Contact: [email protected] / Tel: 416-922-2672
SOFIFRAN – FESTIV’ÉBENE 2022
Feb 26
THEME: Living Memories
Time: 7 p.m. / Format: Virtual.
Contact: [email protected] / Cell: (905) 714-7333
