Halton Black History Awareness Society

Site: Mailing Address

Record #: BTN0031
Last Full Update: 02 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-320-0991
E-Mail hbhas2015@gmail.com
Website www.hbhas.ca
Contact Form www.hbhas.ca/contact.php
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Dennis Scott, Chair; Email: drscott@scottassociates.net
Volunteer Coordinator Judy Gibson, Vice Chair

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Mailing Address c/o Halton Black History Awareness Society 
1303 Knights Bridge Court 
Burlington, ON L7P 3K8
Physical Access Unknown - varies by location

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Educates and promotes Canadian Black History and Anti-racism towards a progressive, inclusive future through art, music, theatre, literature, spoken word; educational, historical and genealogical forums; and community collaboration

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2015
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal ; Donations ; Sponsors

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Develops events and programs to erode racism, prejudice and stereotyping towards marginalized communities while increasing knowledge of Canadian Black history and its cultural landscape
 
Programs include:

  • Cultural Dynamics
  • Progressive Mentorship
  • Diversity Integration & Management
  • Canadian Black History
  • Unconscious Bias/Authentic Inclusivity
  • Cultural Program Development & Implementation
  • Speaker Presentations
  • Panel/Workshop Collaboration

Events include:

  • Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition
  • Halton Freedom Celebration Festival
  • HBHAS Gala
  • HBHAS Emancipation Flag Raising (Proclamations)
  • HBHAS Black History Speakers' Forums
Hours

Hours vary

Areas Served Greater Toronto Area ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

See website

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Black Community ; Humanities Activities/Events ~ Black Community
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Cultural Heritage Groups