Anti-racism

If you are concerned about the roots of racism and intolerance in Canada, you owe it to yourself to listen to this 25 minutes podcast of Tanya Talaga from the Aug. 29, 2024 broadcast of CBC’s The Current. . Tanya purports that the racism behind the treatment of Indigenous and Black people in the United … Read more

submission from Nancy Willson   Here is a chance to be an ally around Indigenous issues in Ontario.  Check out the link below for more details about attending this event (Wed., Sept. 18th 12 noon) and how to provide financial support it if you are unable to attend. https://freegrassy.net/grassy-narrows-river-run-2024/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE7YhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb3-dzabqWp9NtzJp5HiIUdXVvML5ovYl8x7YD9FVL09CeHDBp1M5nXsCw_aem_3Qf3qLhXqSRhrWk5h3T_6Q . If you want to be a … Read more

Members and friends of our congregation enjoyed a trip to this museum, an Ontario Heritage Site, that highlights the life of Josiah Henson. Henson was a remarkable enslaved Black man who escaped from the U.S. with his family, eventually making his way to Dresden, where he established a thriving community for other enslaved Black people … Read more

Tim Versteeg has collected nine wonderful resources for all ages to support the Aug. 17th trip to the Josiah Henson museum.  Details about how to access these resources will be announced soon.  Stay tuned! . Titles include: The Life of Josiah Henson: Inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto! … Read more

The Soaring Sisters Powwow will be held at Battlefield Historical Museum and Park at 77 King St W, Stoney Creek.  It’s at the corner of Centennial Parkway and King St. . This free event will feature traditional Indigenous singers and musicians all weekend: Fri., June 21st, 6-9 pm Sat., June 22nd, 10 am-6 pm Sun., … Read more