9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #3 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran's Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Since 1995, the government in has Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month. Each year, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society. This year’s theme: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.

During the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake's Black history. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. Richard Pierpoint is one such Canadian, who lived in the Niagara area. Watch a short video by Historica Canada about his life by opening the link below.

https://youtu.be/UQyPXOHvwEc?si=2ZPGIHDrybxv11f

*Hikers should be prepared for the season: layered clothing, boots, hydration, a snack, hiking poles and icers.  We will stop several times along the way. There is a washroom available at the end of the hike.

This counts as 1 of 3 required for the Black History badge. Check the Hike Schedule on Feb 2nd & 9th for additional hikes. There will be a short break between hikes on the same day.

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.