Event Posters – 2015
Event Posters – 2014
Fourth Friday at the Guelph Museum– Friday, February 25, 2022
In collaboration with Guelph Museums, GBHS presented a musical performance by Verese Vassell-Bowen on February 25, 2022. Verse is a singer, songwriter and recording artist. She graced the Canadian gospel scene with her debut album “Forever Praise”. Veresse has graced the stage with Third World, Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Juno award winning artists Toronto Mass […]
GBHS Protest and Vigil- Sunday, June 06, 2021
Igniting Change: A Protest and Vigil for Hope and Transformation. Witness this powerful moment from the 2021 protest and vigil organized by the Guelph Black Heritage Society on June 06, 2021. Kween passionately shares her vision of a brighter future, highlighting the small glimmers of hope that grow stronger through collective action. Join us as we […]
Time Capsule – 2021
Emancipation Day Jamboree- Saturday, August 01, 2020
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the GBHS hosted a socially-distanced celebration in Exhibition Park on August 01, 2020. Attendees celebrated with us and enjoyed drumming, dancing, spoken word and cultural foods. Guests learned Caribbean dance movements from Kween, enjoyed African drum performances by Jeffrey Cummings, Gerima Harvey and Emmitt Leacock and danced to the […]
Flag Raising & Open House- Wednesday, February 01, 2023
GBHS Volunteers raised the African Nova Scotia flag at Heritage Hall to celebrate Black Heritage Month. After the flag raising there was a dedication, blessing, and tours of the Heritage Hall on February 01, 2023.
Guelph Film Fest- Thursday, November 10, 2022
In collaboration with the Guelph Film Festival, the GBHS presented a screening of the movie “Dear Jackie” at the Heritage Hall on November 10, 2022.
A Guelph Tribute to the Music of Motown- Saturday, June 25, 2022
On Saturday June 25, 2022, Guelph Black Heritage Society presented “A Guelph Tribute to the Music of MOTOWN at Royal City Church. As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that has become one […]
Centennial CVI First Black Heritage Month event- Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Centennial CVI hosted their first Black Heritage Month event on 8 February 2023. This event was organized by student Ife Odeleye and featured talks by Denise Francis and Kween.
