To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting the leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs who are actively shaping our community.
Black History Month in #HamOnt Resources
Black History Month in #HamOnt Resources
Black History Month in #HamOnt
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting the leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs who are actively shaping our community.
Let’s start with the History of Black History Month
“The Hamilton Black History Database is dedicated to making information, resources, and archived materials pertaining to local Black history more accessible to the community.”
Spreading the Word: Who to Follow
Support and learn from these vital organizations throughout the year:
Black Owned Hamilton Ontario @blkownedhamont has teamed up with @TourismHamilton to create A Guide to Celebrating Black Culture and History in Hamilton! Check it out!
Get Outdoors
- Black Canadian Hikers @blackcanadianhikers is a community promoting representation in the outdoors and encouraging Black Canadians to explore nature. This group serves Toronto and is worth the trip from Hamilton! Check out their upcoming events on Eventbrite.
Youth Mentorship:
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Black Youth Mentorship Program by the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, @bymphamilton.
Nurturing the talents and passions of Hamilton’s Black youth through mentorship and collaboration.
"The Black Youth Mentorship Program is focused on providing support to Black youth aged 13-25 in the Hamilton area. We work to bridge the gaps between needed supports and youth that are unable to access them. Supports include providing programming, connection, and resources pertaining to Black mental health, 2SLGBTQIA+ focuses and safe spaces, arts programming, social drop-in sessions, as well as peer mentorship, academic-based workshops, and any other areas where Black youth in Hamilton may feel as though there are disparities or barriers to receiving adequate support."
Entrepreneurs & Businesses
@blkownedhamont Black Owned Hamilton Ontario
@melaninxmarket showcases Black and POC creative entrepreneurs.
Health:
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Hamilton Black Health (HBHCLF): Focuses on improving health outcomes and health equity for Black communities in Hamilton.
https://hbhclf.org/
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@refugehamilton REFUGE Newcomer Health: Primary health care, mental health & navigation services to newcomes & Black populations.
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@accahamilton (Afro Canadian Caribbean Association): A cornerstone of our community that provides cultural programming and advocacy.
Email [email protected] or call 905-385-0925.
Image Source: https://accahamilton.com/black-mental-health-matters/
In the Field: Environmental Education
“Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified (FREED) is a grassroots organization that increases access to field research, outdoor and naturalist experience, community building, and career mentorship for Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized (BIPOC) students. Our focus is on ecology, evolution, and conservation biology with far-ranging impacts across fields. Our aim is to provide students with a rigorous and safe field work foundation to be a competitive candidate to advance in their chosen career.”
Image: FREED Webpage https://freedalgonquin.wordpress.com/about/
Let’s Shop Local (and consignment)
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Bored with your wardrobe or looking to clear out your closet? Check out @the.reloved.boutique! Instead of buying new, embrace consignment. The Reloved Boutique is a Black-owned local run by a mother-daughter trio, on James St. Lateisha, Lex, and Raquel are deeply passionate about sustainable, conscious fashion. It’s the perfect local spot to align your style with your waste-reduction goals!
Resources:
City of Hamilton: https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/black-history-month
BLK Owner: Directory for black-owned businesses: https://blkowned.ca/
A Guide to Celebrating Black Culture and History in Hamilton https://tourismhamilton.com/black-hamilton/
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