Film: I Am Not Your Negro
Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough 775 Weller St., Peterborough, OntarioFebruary 1, 7:00-9:30 pm. Unitarian Fellowship of PeterboroughThis acclaimed 2017 film is “a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter,” and “a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using James Baldwin’s original words and flood of rich archival material.” Mature subject matter. Free admission. (Small donations for costs and refreshments accepted.) Followed by discussion, with special guest Rosemary Sadlier, who played a lead role in bringing Black History Month to Ontario.
Many Windows, One Light 2019: Towards a Caring and Welcoming Community
The Mount Community Centre 1545 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, OntarioFebruary 9, 1:00-6:30 pm (including potluck dinner). The Mount Community Centre.Join in an inspired afternoon of story-sharing, community dialogue and connection about the best local, proactive responses to hate. Together we'll discover synergies and next steps among activists, community leaders and groups doing work on these issues. Opening “provocateur”: Bernie Farber, Chair, Canadian Anti-Hate Network. FREE, but come prepared to participate deeply.
Anti-Oppression Workshop
Enhance your understanding of anti-oppression from the perspective of self care. Self care doesn't exist in a vacuum. The effects of oppression and privilege impact how we are able or unable to care for ourselves and this is something we need to be talking about. In this workshop, participants will learn and practice skills needed […]
Going Deep: Leading Conversations about Implicit Bias
Sadleir House 751 George St. N., PeterboroughPublic discourse on equity and race relations is often uncomfortable. However, to be truly transformative we need these conversations to go to a deeper and more authentic place. This workshop will help you lead honest conversations with humility and respect. Join us as we dare to GO DEEP on how: To hold authentic conversations about […]
Film: NINTH FLOOR
The Lecture Hall, Scott House, Traill College 300 London St., Peterborough, OntarioThis free showing of the film NINTH FLOOR marks the 50th anniversary of one of the pivotal events in systemic racism in Canada — the 1969 Computer Riot at Montreal’s Sir George Williams University. Featuring very special guest RODNEY JOHN, one of the major players in the film and 1969 events.
Delicious Diversity Picnic
Nicholls Oval Park
ReFrame and Race
Let's chat about the films we saw, and what they inspire us to do. Co-hosted by CRRC and the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough. Join us on Zoom at: https://tinyurl.com/reframe-and-race
Black History Month Proclamation & Launch
Join us via Zoom or Facebook Live as we kick off Black History Month 2022! Lots of free giveaways from local Peterborough businesses!