Emancipation Day – August 1st
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.
Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada. Those who fought enslavement were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.
Therefore, each August 1, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination.
Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.
The province will be live-streaming the Emancipation Day ceremony. Monday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.
Live-stream on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noxWINotTuM
For more information on Emancipation Day Events visit: http://emancipationdayns.ca/events/
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