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~ - I o 8 The Halton' District § School Board has planned oO a series of events through- & out February in recogni- ® tion of 'Black History Month. : § "February is a time 5s when we formally recog- nize, honour and reflect up- on the invaluable contribu- tions black Canadians have made intellectually, politi- cally, artistically, cultural- ly and so much more to the vibrancy and rich diversity that help define our coun- try," said Stuart Miller, di- rector of education for the Halton public board. "During this month, and all year long, we will high- light the learning in class- rooms to affirm and pro- mote the/ achievements, knowledge, life experienc- es and identities of people of African and Caribbean descent in all curriculum areas," said Miller. Valid For Most Weight Loss Programs District School Board "We are honoured to have named schools after individuals who were inte- gral to the Underground Railroad in bringing free- dom and opportunities to thousands of people escap- ing slavery." To highlight Black'His- tory Month, a board-wide project, which includes the participation of a total of nine elementary and sec- ondary schools, will be un- veiled at the end of Febru- Collaborating with Na- tasha Henry, an African- Canadian historian: and president of the Ontario Black History Society, teachers started develop- ing learning opportunities last fall to help students identify racism while high- lighting black Canadian'ex- periences and contribu- tions. Schools will showcase UR RR TR their learning on Feb. 28, during an event in the Joshua Creek Public School library in Oakville. . Halton board staff mem- . bers are using Black Histo- ry Month as an opportuni- ty to take learning about understanding the contri- butions of black Canadians beyond the classroom. Tonight, Kelly Gray, a teacher from Emily Carr Public School in Oakville, will speak at the Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, at 6:30 p.m. In her presentation, I am Canadian: Reflections Past and Present, Gray will talk about Canada's black explorers, slaves, pioneers and freedom fighters, and nadian life. ; "Celebrating Black His- tory Month aligns with the equity and well-being goals contained in the board's Multi-Year Plan," said Rob Eatough, superintendent of education with the Hal- ton board. "Our goal istoensureev-, ery student learns in a re- spectful culture of high ex- pectations that values- di- versity, and -that students will see themselves reflect- red in their learning, To- their contributions to Ca-/ gether, we inspire every student to learn, grow and succeed." Some of the events tak- ing place at Halton schools : School to celebrate the month in- clude: » Craig Kielburger Sec- ondary School (Milton): Hairstyling and esthetics teachers will engage in a workshop about race and black hair on Feb. 21. + Limehouse Public (Halton Hills): Throughout February, stu- dents will share facts, con- tributions and musical in-_ fluences' of black Canadi- ans" during morning an- nouncements. ~ In addition, the library will house a display to in- crease the school commu- nity's awareness of the month's celebrations. « Munn's Public School (Oakville): Tonight, the school will be hosting two performances to honour Black History Month. Grade 4 and 5 students will view The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, which depicts her Black History Month events at Halton life as an African-Ameri- can abolitionist slave who helped many escape slav- ery through the Under- ground Railroad. Grade 6 to 8 students will view Things - my Fore-Sisters Saw, written and per- formed by Leslie McCurdy. The one-person play will introduce students to four black women who brought | about significant social change in Canadian'histo- ry. ; + Robert Bateman High School (Burlington): The Starlite Steelbagd will per- form traditional and popu- lar calypso as well as reg- gae songs on Feb. 15. Culi- nary program students will prepare and serve Ca- ribbean-inspired appetiz- ers to staff and students, in- cluding jerk chicken wings, mini Jamaican patties, fried salt fish balls and veg- etable rangoon wraps. $2,500 WEIGHT LOSS Do You Have More than 20 lbs to Lose? - Apply Now! ® No Cost or Fee to Apply ¢ Approval within 48 Hours '® Thousands Paid Monthly! * See Website for Application Deadline, ee