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Niagara’s Black History: Discovering Early Pioneers, Communities, and Events with Rochelle Bush (VIRTUAL)

Name: Niagara’s Black History: Discovering Early Pioneers, Communities, and Events with Rochelle Bush (VIRTUAL)
Start: 2023-02-11T14:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-02-11T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Virtual (online)

February 11 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Free

Explore early Black history from 1780 to 1865 with freedom seeker descendant, Rochelle Bush, proprietor and primary guide of Tubman Tours Canada.

This event is available virtually on Zoom or in person at the Welland Farmers Market.

The Zoom link will be emailed in advance. Please check your spam.

Please note:

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Details

Date:: February 11
Time:: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Category:: VIRTUAL
Event Tags:: Adult

Venue

: Virtual (online)
: 5020 Serena Drive
Beamsville, ON L3J 0T2 Canada + Google Map
Phone: 905-563-7014
: View Venue Website

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge these are the traditional lands and territories of the Hatiwendaronk, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabeg, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties (No. 3) and by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement.

Lincoln Pelham Public Library recognizes the contributions and stewardship of all Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. We are committed to celebrating and sharing stories from Indigenous communities and creating space for education and dialogue as we collectively acknowledge hard truths and work toward reconciliation.