Community Listings

OBHS Conference

The Ontario Black History Society and the Equity Studies department at New College will present its first annual Leaders of Tomorrow Conference, themed "The Time is Now!" on Friday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William Doo Auditorium, New College, 45 Willcocks Street. The event will feature a reading, a film excerpt and several speakers. The keynote speaker will be Dr. George J. Sefa Dei, who will discuss the gaps and bridges of learning Black culture in the education system. Registration is free. Refreshments and lunch will be provided with confirmed registration.

To register, call 416-867-9420 or email: admin@blackhistorysociety.ca.

Shouters Celebration

Caribbean Diabetes Chapter Meeting

The Caribbean Diabetes Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 24, at the Anglican Church of the Nativity, 10 Sewells Road (east of Neilson, north of Sheppard Ave.) at 6:30 p.m. The topic is "Diabetes & High Blood Pressure." Dr. Tobe of Sunnybrook Hospital will be the guest speaker. Admission and parking is free. The Anglican Church of the Nativity can be accessed by taking the Neilson bus #133 or Nugget bus #131.

Lecture on Indigeneity in T&T

CBW-Scarborough Meeting Dates

The Congress of Black Women of Canada, Scarborough Chapter, will hold monthly meetings every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 3530 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, on the following dates: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, and June 24.

Scholarship Presentation Seminar

The Anglican Church of the Nativity, located at 10 Sewells Road, will host a scholarship presentation seminar on Friday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature panel discussions and displays. Parents, youth between Grades 8-12, college and university students are invited.

For more information, call 416-284-2728.

Share the Blessings Day

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Canada Medhane Alem is inviting all to take part in "Share the Blessings Day", on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 at 23 Denison Road East, (South of Lawrence, East of Weston Rd., next to CP Rail train tracks) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event is being held to share blessings with neighbours, friends and the less fortunate. During the event, church members will give away 500 cups of soup. After 4 p.m., attendees can stay and enjoy food, games, music and camaraderie.

For more information, call 416-248-2835 or 647-248-2481.

Kwanzaa Lecture Series