February is

Black History Month

This year the Diocese will engage with parishes and roll out the Anti-Racism ~ Anti-Bias training. This is mandatory for all parishes to participate in, and why wouldn't it be? After all, we are in the relationship and reconciliation business. We have not yet received dates from the Diocese but we can engage in the work beforehand. 

 

February is Black History Month and I offer the compelling story of a little community named Priceville, right here in Ontario. Priceville was a thriving Black community - until it wasn't. Below are three links to the shameful history of Priceville's demise. I encourage you to read the article and watch the two videos - one is only 5 minutes, and the other is an hour documentary. We have a responsibility to the gospel to ensure that the value of every human person is recognized. 

 

Speakers for the Dead – 1 hour documentary 

https://www.nfb.ca/film/speakers-for-the-dead/

 

Priceville, ON – 5 minute You Tube about Priceville

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to1AoCdbWb4

 

CBC ideas Article - Ontario's Priceville was a small, thriving Black community — until it wasn't

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/priceville-ontario-black-history-1.633396