The College of New Caledonia and the Prince George African Heritage Society celebrates the 17th annual Black History Month in February with many events, including a soccer tournament and dance, a night of song, family day, a caribbean cooking demonstration, a gala dinner and cultural performances.
"Black History Month celebrates the diverse roots of the nation and country we call
Canada," said George Kaweesi, CNC instructor and Black History Month organizer. "These events remind everyone that our community is made up of those from near and far and they share a common goal of trying to make it better."
Schedule of Events
Feb. 1 - Black History Soccer Tournament and Dance. DJ is Kay Kay Obi.
Feb. 8 - Night of Song at First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St., at 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
Feb. 15 - Family Day at CNC from 2 to 5 p.m. Free admission. All children and adults welcome. Contact Jacob Madjitey, 250-564-4820 or e-mail [email protected].
Feb. 18 - Caribbean cooking demonstration 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St. E-mail [email protected]. Tickets are $20 available at CNC Bookstore and Chances Are Consignment Store, above Books & Company, 1685 Third Ave. Call Colleen Dyson at 250-613-6239.
Feb. 22 - Main Event at CNC. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. there is a presentation of Mandela: The Man and His Legacy.
Feb. 25 - South African cooking demonstration at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St. E-mail [email protected]. Tickets are $20 available at CNC Bookstore and Chances Are Consignment Store, above Books & Company, 685 Third Ave. Call Colleen Dyson at 250-613-6239.
Feb. 28 - Cultural performances, music, food at CNC from noon to 2 p.m.
