Join Us for the 2025 Emancipation Day Celebration
On August 1st, 2025, Black History Manitoba invites you to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for a powerful and inspiring Emancipation Day Celebration - a day to honour the resilience, culture, and ongoing contributions of Black communities in Canada.
The program will feature:
- Opening Spoken Word by Ralph Bryant
- Anthem Performances by One Voice (TBC)
- Welcome and Reflections from community leaders, including Mrs. Natalie Bell, Mrs. Mavis McLaren, and Maggie Yeboah
- Treaty Acknowledgement and remarks from CMHR’s Segun Olude
- Prayer and Live Performances (TBC)
- Acknowledgements from provincial and municipal representatives
- A moving video presentation on Emancipation Day in Canada
- Guest speakers sharing personal stories through a “Quilt” presentation
- A vibrant crowd drumming experience with Jay Stoller from Drum Café
Come together in community, celebration, and remembrance. This event is free and open to the public.
Let’s honour the past and empower the future - together.