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9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End of Black Enslavement in Upper Canada
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-1-of-4-chloe-cooley-and-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-black-enslavement-in-upper-canada/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past tennis courts
Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck, Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Since 1995, the government of Canada has officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. Complete 3 of 4 hikes for the Black History badge.
The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en
**Dress for the weather and for stopping several times. Paths may be icy; hiking poles and icers are recommended.
Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.