Join the Anti-Racism Program in celebrating Emancipation Day, a day honouring Indigenous and Black communities for their legacy of resilience, resistance, as well as an opportunity for us all to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination.

Schedule for the Celebration

11:25am - 11:30am - Drumming Prelude
11:30am - 11:35am - Opening Remarks, Manager, Dr. Linda Kongnetiman
11:35am - 11:37am - Territorial Acknowledgment
11:40am - 11:43am - Song Rendition by Rome IX
11:46am - 11:52am - Remarks, City Manager, David Duckworth
11:52am - 11:57am - Remarks, Senator, Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard
11:57am - 12:00pm - Song Rendition by Rome IX
12:00pm - 12:13pm - Performances by local artists
12:13pm - 12:15pm - Closing Remarks, Org. Stream Lead, Danielle Fermin
12:15pm - 12:30pm - Drumming Workshop, Networking & Open Time

For the first time, The City is proclaiming August 1 as Emancipation Day to recognize the Abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834. 

In celebration of this Emancipation Day, the Anti-Racism Program team is hosting an event on July 28 in the Municipal Atrium at City Hall to provide an opportunity for all to learn, reflect and engage in the fight against racism and its impact on Indigenous and Black communities. More details can be found below but click here to register on Eventbrite.