Black History Month is here!

From: Susan Ruzic <sruzic@bctf.ca>
Date: January 29, 2015 at 11:10:26 AM PST
To: “BCTF Social Justice Contacts” <bctf-sjcontacts@list.bctf.ca>
Subject: Black History Month is almost here!

Hi everyone,

Black History Month is here! Here is the link to our Black History resources.

Lesson plans on antiracism can be found here and all other antiracism resources here.
Public Service Alliance of Canada has a series of 6 posters and bookmarks to download http://www.psacbc.com/human-rights/celebrate-black-history-month.
Listen to Valerie Daure, spokesperson for Black History Month 2015 http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/Quebec/Homerun/ID/2649241409/

You may be interested in a blog called “Pioneers: Blogging the black pioneers of British Columbia.”

African stages exist to promote African storytelling and theatre for entertainment, education and community building. They have posted Black History events happening in BC.
https://www.facebook.com/africanstages/photos/a.195301503906370.27645.194992100603977/548319828604534/
The BC Black History Awareness Society celebrates the achievements of Black pioneers in British Columbia and historical achievements Black people in the arts, education, science, etc. https://www.facebook.com/BCBlackHistoryAwarenessSociety

Below are more events happening on the Island.
Please send us events happening in your communities.
Tourism Victoria Black History Month Kick-Off
http://virl.bc.ca/event/black-history-month-opening-ceremony-2015