Dawson line-up for Black History Month
CLÉ exposition in front of the cafeteria ends Monday, Feb. 12
Overture with the Arts: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Conrod’s (2F)
Underground Comedy Railroad: Thursday, Feb. 15 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in Conrod’s (2F)
Djamboola Dance Activity hosted by Rich’Art will be taking place in Conrod’s Wednesday, Feb. 21 during the DSU Multicultural Week.
Readings and movies recommended by the Library
Black History Month book display in the Library
From January 29 – February 16, stop by the library (5C.1) to browse our book display for Black History Month. Selections include fiction, monographs, graphic novels, and memoirs. For more reading suggestions, you can browse our Black History booklist.
Streaming content for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Curio’s Black History in Canada collection, a collection of over 50 audiovisual resources which celebrates the achievements of Black Canadians and reflects on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Canada’s Black community. Curio is an online streaming service which contains a wealth of primary-source content in English and French, including the latest from CBC and Radio-Canada’s award-winning documentary, news, drama, and children’s programming. This can be accessed for free by Dawson students and employees.
The National Film Board (NFB) has also put together several collections in recognition of Black History Month:
Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History
Top picks from guest curator ByBlacks.com
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Top Picks from Ella Cooper
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Top Picks from Dalton Higgins
