Black History Month Kickoff
**Lunch with the Mayor at City Hall**
Location: 2nd floor - City Hall, 510 Main Street
Light lunch provided. By invitation only
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Contact: bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com or Mavis McLaren 204-257-9665
Sunday, February 2, 2020
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY and DR MLK JR. MEMORIAL SERVICE
Location: New Anointing Christian Fellowship, 1425 Manitoba Avenue
Time: 6:00pm **Refreshments provided**
Contact: Pastor Brian Archer 204-269-1411
Wednesday February 5, 2020
UM Black Alliance in partnership with Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA) University of Manitoba’s Black History Month Event Time: 9am – 12 noon Location: Marshall McLuhan at the University of Manitoba Topic: “Where We Live Now: Black Liberation Struggles and the University as White Property” featuring Keynote Speaker Delia Douglas, Ph.D., Anti-Racism Practice Lead,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Please register here: https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/ist/event/um-black-history-month-event/
Wednesday February 5, 2020
Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class at Sobey's
Location: Sobey's Extra, 2850 Pembina Highway
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - THIS EVENT IS FULL! PLEASE REGISTER FOR FEB 19 CLASS
Friday February 7, 2020
2nd Annual Black/African History Month event - RISE AND SHINE
Location: University of Winnipeg - Bulman Center Time: 5:00pm
Sponsored by: UW African Students Association assisted by the Golden Lions of Winnipeg (GLOW)
Friday, February 7, 2020
Bob Marley Celebration
Location: Le Garage, Provencher Blvd
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Admission: $10.00 Contact: bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com
Sunday, February 9, 2020
BHM ANNUAL LUNCHEON
"Celebrating the Life of Gerry Atwell"
Time: 1:30-4pm
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Tickets: Adults, $15 Children $8
Contact: Mavis McLaren at 204-257-9665
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bhm-luncheon-tickets-91451065599
Saturday, February 15, 2020
BHM YOUTH DEBATE and RESEARCH CHALLENGE
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: West Kildonan Collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2V 2A6
Come on out and hear a fruitful debate on the topic of "Media". This conversation in debate style will strive to give attendees facts and stories of this very important topic. Join us!
**FREE EVENT**
**lunch provided**
Saturday, February 15, 2020 <<< UPDATED!
SOUS LE BAOBAB YOUTH DAY
Presented by: Sous Le Baobab
11:00am-1:30pm at Club Traverse, 267 Traverse Street
2:00pm-6:00pm at École Précieux-Sang, 206 Kenny Street
7:00pm-10:30pm at Club Traverse, 267 Traverse Street
Contact: Rene 204-231-2145, Email: info@souslebaobab.com for more info on activities
Saturday, February 15, 2020
FAMILY STORY TIME with WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Munroe Library
489 London Street, Winnipeg MB
FREE EVENT
Saturday, February 15, 2020
TLWC VALENTINE'S DINNER BANQUET
Presented by:Truth and Life Worship Centre
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Tickets: Adults, $40.00 Contact: Pastor Layne at 204-792-2292
Monday, February 17, 2020
HISTORY LESSON & HEALTH FORUM
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre, 1098 Winnipeg Avenue
Cooking, Music, Arts and Crafts…
Fun for all ages! Lunch provided! Contact: Mavis @ 257-9665
**FREE EVENT**
Wednesday February 19, 2020
Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class at Sobey's
Location: Sobey's Extra, 2850 Pembina Highway
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - please contact Sobey's Extra at 204-261-5047
Wednesday February 19 - Sunday February 23, 2020
Afro Prairie Film Fest
Presented by Black Space Winnipeg and The Winnipeg Film Group
Location: Cinematheque
Time: see website for specific details
Check out https://www.blackspacewpg.ca/afro-prairie-film-festival for all details
Friday, February 21, 2020
BHM MOVIE NIGHT
Feature film: Harriet
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield Avenue, Winnipeg MB
**FREE EVENT** JUST BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN (OR CASH DONATION)FOR WINNIPEG HARVEST
Saturday, February 22, 2020
ACAM JOB FAIR
Presented by: ACAM
Location: Elmwood High School
505 Chalmers Avenue
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, February 22, 2020
FAMILY STORY TIME with WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Millenium Library
251 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB
FREE EVENT
Saturday, February 22, 2020
HEART SPIRIT AND SOUL - 39TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT
Featuring: local groups and soloists
Time: 6:30pm (DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm)
Location: New Beginnings Church Church
1073 St Mary's Road, Winnipeg MB
Advance Tickets: Adults $10.00 Seniors/Youth $5.00
TICKET LINK BELOW!!!
Contact: Rhonda at 204-509-7726 or Nadia at 204-798-7352 or email bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com
Tuesday February 25, 2020
ANNUAL BASKETBALL CLINIC
Location: Marion School
619 Des Meurons
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
FREE EVENT and Open to all ages!!!
Contact: Lori Todd 204-798-7908
Saturday, February 29, 2020
FAMILY STORY TIME with WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Time: 2:00pm
Location: St Boniface Library
#100 - 131 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg MB
featuring French and English readings! FREE EVENT
Saturday, February 29, 2020
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET and CLOSING CEREMONY
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave
Time: 6:00pm
Tickets: $40.00 (adults) $30.00(w/ student ID) Children 12 and under $15.00
Purchase event tickets online here!
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