February is Black History Month, and CUPE Ontario encourages all members to take this opportunity to reflect on the contributions people of African heritage have made to our country, our society and our union. African-Canadian workers have a long history of building the Canadian labour movement and fighting for social change.
Click here to read the full statement from CUPE Ontario
Events:
| Date & Time | Event | Location | More information |
| February 3 7:00PM-9:00PM | Celebrating “Bold, Black, Risk-Takers” – An Evening Honouring The Book of Negroes | TIFF Bell Lightbox – 350 King Street West , Cinema 1,Toronto | Click here for website |
| February 5 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Black History Month 2015 Kick Off Celebration | Oakville Town Hall – 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville | Click here for website |
| February 6-8 | Kuumba | Harbourfront Centre, Toronto | Click here for website |
| February 7 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Opening Celebration for Black History Month 2015 | Museum London – 421 Ridout St. North, London | Click here for website |
| February 7 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM |
John Holland Awards | Michelangelo Banquet Centre – 1555 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton | Click here for website |
| February 11 & 25 6:00 PM |
The Colour of Labour | Jane Finch Community & Family Centre – 4400 Jane Street, North York, ON M3N 2K4 | Click here for flyer |
| February 25 6:30 PM-8:00 PM |
CUPE Local 79 presents, Heroes: Seen & Unseen – Celebrating the Life of Muriel Collins | North York Civic Centre – Council Chambers | Click here for flyer |
| Various dates and locations in Feb. | Various | Toronto Libraries | Click here for website |
| Various dates and locations in Feb. | Various | Windsor-Essex | Click here for website |
