Virtual Tour of the Mohawk Residential School

For anyone who has not had the opportunity to tour the Mohawk Residential School in Brantford, Ontario. Although the residential school has been closed to the public during renovations, this virtual tour provides the history of the school, often called the Mush Hole by survivors (because of the poor quality food that was served there).  … Read more

Two Resources with Canadian Content

A New Newsletter from the Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association Check this out, a very rich resource with lots of local information:  Griot Community Newsletter – February Edition (mailchi.mp) . A Challenging New Resource about Black History in CanadaJohnson, Michele A. and Aladejebi, Funke’ (2022) Unsettling the Great White North: Black Canadian History Although this text may appear … Read more

A Conversation with Pauline Kajiura

The 8th principle Working Group is holding an evening of conversation between Pauline Kajiura and people in our church  who have experienced systematic racism; i.e., BIPOC, along with 2SLGBTOI+, and those with hearing, vision and physical concerns. This conversation, which is being held in the church sanctuary on Monday, March 11th, 7-9 pm, will focus … Read more

New Information from Indigenous Voices Book Study Group 

Book Club Schedule: March-June, 2024 The Book Club is held on ZOOM, 7-8:30 pm on the first Monday of the month (except Tues., April 2nd). The schedule is as follows (also attached). To get notice and zoom links for these book club discussions, it is necessary to register at  concernedlaycatholics@gmail.com   Mon., March 4th, Alanis Oboamsawin, Indigenous … Read more

Check out these Free Events Honouring Black History Month in Hamilton.

Hamilton Public Library Black History Month Events A variety of musical and literary events, all free.  Check out the calendar at the link below. https://www.hpl.ca/events/all/Black%20History%20Month . Reclaiming Black Joy Through Togetherness, Wed., Feb. 21st, 5-7:30 pm, Central Pubic Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton. A night of food, music, performances and art to celebrate Black History Month … Read more