Local Events

Art From the Heart

Saturday, February 15 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession Rd, Cambridge, ON

Attend Art From the Heart: Our Stories, Our Strength, a special event celebrating 30 years of Black History Month in Canada. This gathering is a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate through art and shared experiences. Enjoy interactive activities like postcard creation, movement therapy, and Walk in Their Shoes, all designed to honour our history and resilience. A free lunch will be provided, and all are welcome!

Local artist Alana Decker will lead you in designing postcards that reflect our personal stories. These postcards will be displayed at Langs Community Health Centre, showcasing the creativity and strength of our community. Alana is a passionate artist who uses her work to foster healing and empowerment, making this hands-on session both meaningful and inspiring. No artistic experience is needed just bring your creativity and an open mind.

Cost:  Free admission      

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Black History Celebration

Saturday, February 22 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cambridge Public Library, Hespeler, 5 Tannery Street E, Cambridge

Attend an unforgettable celebration honouring 30 years of Black History Month in Canada. This milestone event is all about community, culture, and connection. Bringing people together to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.

What to Expect

  • Author Readings with Antonio Michael Downing for both kids and adults.
  • Live Steel Drum Performance by Panwaves.
  • Black History Trivia Games.
  • Collaborative Community Artwork.
  • Free Caribbean Cuisine from Irie Myrie’s food truck.
  • Music & More!

Cost:  Free admission   

REGISTER HERE

City of Waterloo Museum Exhibitions

January 21 – June 13 | Tuesday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM

City of Waterloo Museum, Conestoga Mall (between The Bay and Galaxy Theatre), 550 King Street N, Waterloo

The City of Waterloo Museum is proud to announce the opening of two transformative exhibitions in partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation: Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost and Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth-Telling from the Sixties Scoop. These exhibitions delve into the lasting impacts of the Residential School system and the Sixties Scoop while amplifying Indigenous voices, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward Reconciliation.

Exhibition Details:

  • Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost –January 21 to mid-April 2025
  • Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth-Telling from the Sixties Scoop – Mid-April to June 13, 2025
  • Bead the Tract and Original Graphic Recordings by Dakota Brant – January 21 to June 13, 2025

Cost:  Free admission   

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