Honouring the legacy of Black people while recognizing and celebrating Black Women’s Leadership.
2023 BLACK HISTORY MONTH CLOSING CELEBRATION ON PARLIAMENT HILL
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Roda Muse
SECRETARY GENERAL
CANADIAN COMMISSION FOR UNESCO -
Ketty Nivyabandi
SECRETARY GENERAL
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CANADA -
Angela Cassie
INTERIM DIRECTOR & CEO
NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA -
Marjolaine Hudon
REGIONAL PRESIDENT
RBC -
Solange Tuyishime
PRESIDENT & CEO
ELEVATE INTERNATIONAL -
Sarah Onyango
TRANSLATOR, HOST / PRODUCER
COMMUNITY BUILDER
“Uniting ALL members of our society for this historic month to honour the legacy of Black people with an even greater opportunity to recognize and celebrate Black Women’s Leadership.”
Elevate - Black History Month
Held on on Parliament Hill, Elevate International is pleased to invite you Elevate Black History Month.
This event is hosted by Elevate International and supported by our presenting partner RBC
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Parliament Hill - Sir John A Macdonald Building
Background: The legacy and impact of organizations led by Black women in Canada
"Through nearly 4 centuries in what is now Canada, Black women have shaped their own identities while taking decisive actions to advance the survival, preservation, and growth of countless families and communities across the country. As advocates and catalysts for change, Black women have created many important organizations that have advanced equity and human rights." Canadian Heritage
Our Goal: As an organization committed to women's leadership and economic empowerment, we could not imagine a better way to contribute Black History Month than to celebrate black women leaders.
This event is designed to recognize black women leaders and the invaluable contribution their leadership brings in our society.
Ours to Tell
This year Elevate International is in solidarity with the government of Canada’s 2023 theme for Black History Month: “Ours to tell”.
This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue on existing barriers, challenges and opportunities for black women leaders. More importantly, for us at Elevate International, a greater commitment to recognize and celebrate the accomplishment of black women’s leadership, by building a platform that truly shares their stories, successes, sacrifices and triumphs.
Join us for a powerful celebration of Black History Month
Together, we can celebrate and elevate more black women leaders and the contribution they make in our society.
Please join us – all are welcome.
