Black History Month Kick-Off “Built For Bob”- Saturday, February 06, 2016
A Celebration of the Music of Bob Marley featuring spoken word, DJ, live music, and cultural foods on February 06, 2016.
Jennifer Harris Talk- “From Paupers to Authors”- Saturday, November 15, 2014
Professor Jennifer Harris, an associate Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo presented a talk, “From Paupers to Authors: Recovering the Lives of 19th Century Black Canadians” at the Heritage Hall on November 15, 2014. Professor Harris’ talk traced some of her work recuperating the lives and/or communities of select 19th […]
Vigil- Saturday, June 20, 2015
The GBHS held a vigil in memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina on June 20, 2015. On June 17, 2015, a mass shooting occurred, in which nine African Americans were killed and a tenth was injured during a Bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Emanuel […]
Fundraising Gala- Thursday, June 04, 2015
GBHS hosted a gala fundraising event at the Delta Hotel & Conference Centre on June 4, 2015. The keynote speaker was Karl Subban, father of NHL hockey players Jordan, Malcolm and P.K. Subban. Guests had a fun and inspiring evening which included a silent auction, an Indigenous Dance by Dr Gerard Roberst and family and […]
Spirit Walk- Saturday, August 09, 2014
Attendees took an “Underground Railroad” walking tour at Woodlawn Memorial Park on August 09, 2014. Attendees learned about members of the historical Black community who have been laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Emancipation Day- Saturday, August 8, 2015
The GBHS held its 3rd Annual Emancipation Day Celebration on August 8, 2015. Guests enjoyed a bbq lunch and were entertained by the music of multi-instrumentalist Gary Diggins and Friends.
Bracelet Making- “Bracelets of Soul”- Saturday, February 14, 2015
Volunteers came together to make beaded African bracelets at Old Quebec Street Shoppes on February 14, 2015. The completed Bracelets of “Soul” are sold for $5 each as a fundraiser for the GBHS. Many thanks to the SheaButterMan Shoppe for donating the materials for the bracelets.
Family Drumming Workshop- Saturday, February 28, 2015
Feel the rhythm! The Heritage Hall was packed as Jamie Andrews and the Funga Drummers led a workshop focused on West African Percussion on February 28, 2015. Participants, including Mayor Cam Guthrie, sang, danced, learned about the history of the djembe and how to play a few rhythms too!
2nd Annual Music, Love & Family- Saturday, February 21, 2015
This event featured Music, Love and Family featuring spoken word and a reggae band paying tribute to Bob Marley in his 70th year.
Heritage Hall Repairs and Renovations
