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African-Canadian Black History Month

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 -- Black History Month, also known as African-Canadian Black History Month to be more inclusive, is held during February every year. This month provides an opportunity to share and learn about the experiences, contributions and achievements of peoples of African ancestry and their communities.

This year's theme is “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada.

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The Art of Beading

JANUARY 31, 2022 -- The art of beading and adorning items has been around for centuries, from pre-historic time to present modern day. The art of beading in North America tends to represent Indigenous People’s culture and ethnicity. One can identify the various Indigenous Peoples simply by their sophisticated designs that they developed in their beading patterns.