Past Event
August 1, 2021
National Emancipation Day
Aug
1
Sun
Annual
Date & Time
Aug. 1, 2021
All day
This event occurs in the past.
Price
FREE
August 1 marks the date in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act 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 and celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.
Featuring Performances By
Motown & Marley
2-4pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Blackburn
6-9pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Featuring Performances By
Motown & Marley
2-4pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Blackburn
6-9pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Aug
1
Sun
Annual
Past Event
August 1, 2021
National Emancipation Day
Date & Time
Aug. 1, 2021
All day
This event occurs in the past.
Price
FREE
August 1 marks the date in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act 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 and celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.
Featuring Performances By
Motown & Marley
2-4pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Blackburn
6-9pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Featuring Performances By
Motown & Marley
2-4pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage
Blackburn
6-9pm, Coca-Cola Floating Stage