Event Info
Black History Month World Drum & Dances Festival Canada 150:
In the spirit of Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation celebration, VACCS ...
1:30pm Doors at: 1:00pm
Event Description
In the spirit of Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation celebration, VACCS will host the Black History Month Canada 150, a Drum and Dance Festival focused on diversity and inclusion. This special event which launches the 2017 Black History Month, is also an opportunity for the Victoria Black Community and all Canadians to come together and celebrate our shared values, our achievements, our beautiful mosaic and the 150th Anniversary of our majestic nation.
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"Dans l'esprit du 150ieme anniversaire des confédérations du Canada, VAACS aura le privilège de vous présenter le Festival de Rythmes et Danses du Monde afin de souligner le Mois de l'Histoire des Noirs du Canada 150.
Cette commémoration concentrée sur l'inclusion et la diversité et qui lancera les festivités du Mois de l'Histoire des Noirs 2017 est l'opportunité parfaite de rassembler la communauté noire et tout le reste du Canada. Ensemble, nous pouvons célébrer nos valeurs partagées, nos accomplissements et nos différences qui créent cette magnifique mosaïque qu'e le Canada.
February 4th, 2017
THE DAVE DUNNET COMMUNITY THEATRE
2121 Cadboro Road; Victoria, BC
https://bhmdrum-dance.eventbrite.ca/
DRESS CODE: DASHIKI OUTFIT
Pre-register early to attend the event, as seats are limited. Tickets are free and can be obtained through Eventbrite in advance.
Month Program:
February 4th, 2017
BLACK HISTORY MONTH, Drum & Dance Fest Canada 150
THE DAVE DUNNET COMMUNITY THEATRE
Oak Bay High School
2121 Cadboro Road; Victoria, BC
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
e.i (La Tête/Couleur de l'Emploi- Look/Colour the Part)
our choice of the topic is not definitive
February 18th, 2017
École Victor- Brodeur, 637 Head Street
3pm - 8pm
We will screen a movie and host a panel discussion based on that movie. The event takes place in Victor-Brodeur school and is open to the public. Light Dinner is provided after the panel discussion
https://bhm-screening-panel.eventbrite.ca/
February 25, 2017
Black History Month Community Recognition Awards
Cedar Hill Recreation Center, Victoria
6:30 pm - 12:30 am
https://victoriablackhistorymonthgala.eventbrite.ca/
DRESS CODE: GALA OUTFIT
In-Person Event
Sat. February 4th 2017 + Add to Calendar
Dave Dunnet Theatre
