Black History Month
February 1 - 29
Lethbridge College celebrates Black History Month throughout the month of February with events and activities to engage, educate and celebrate. This is an opportunity to gain knowledge of Canada’s Black History, to discover the diversity of the Black community at Lethbridge College and around the world, and to honour the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians to Canada and the world.
Movie Night Community Collaboration
New this year! Lethbridge College is excited to partner with the Lethbridge Public Library and Chinook High School to bring three movie nights to the Lethbridge community. The movie screenings will be held at the Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch (Friends Place) and each week a different group will pick the movie. Join us for an evening (or three!) of free, fun film watching. All ages are welcome. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.
- 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 – Black Panther (2018), Lethbridge College movie choice
- 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 – The Color Purple (1985), Lethbridge Public Library movie choice
- 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 – Hidden Figures (2016), Chinook High School movie choice
Feb. 14 and 15: Meal kit pick up
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15
Location: Lethbridge College Students’ Association office (CE1350)
Connect with Kenyan culture through a traditional dish you can make at home. Pick up a meal kit and recipe card to make pilau – you supply the protein, but the rest of the ingredients are included! The recipe card includes recommendations for films and books related to Black history.
Current students and employees can register here.
Alumni can register here.
Ongoing Events
Location: Niitsitapi’ksimpstaan/Buchanan Library
Visit the library in February for book recommendations by Black authors or to learn about Black history.
Location: Niitsitapi’ksimpstaan/Buchanan Library Gallery Space
Visit the gallery to see a collaborative art piece created by students and employees for Black History Month.
Location: Food Court
Watch for special Black History Month foods all month, including black bean soup, sausage gumbo, jollof rice, jerk chicken and peri peri chicken.
Schedule of Events
10 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1
Location: Centre Core
Please attend a brief ceremony to kick off this month-long celebration. Following the ceremony, you can visit an information table in Centre Core for details about other activities and events. Wear attire that represents your culture as we celebrate the diversity at Lethbridge College. Share your culture and your stories!
11 a.m. on Feb. 6 or 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7
Location: Fitness Studio (PE2408)
Elevate your groove! Join our Afro-fusion dance class and immerse yourself in African beats and modern moves. Students, employees and community members are welcome to join one of two free sessions – zero experience needed! Active clothing and footwear are recommended. Theme colours are black, red and green.
Instructors: Sharon Boit and Abdulaziz Sani.
Register here and let’s dance together!
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15
Location: Lethbridge College Students’ Association office (CE1350)
Connect with Kenyan culture through a traditional dish you can make at home. Pick up a meal kit and recipe card to make pilau – you supply the protein, but the rest of the ingredients are included! The recipe card includes recommendations for films and books related to Black history.
Registration details coming soon.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27
Location: Centre Core
Test your knowledge as you play Black History Month Jeopardy!
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28
Location: The Cave (CE1300)
Enjoy a free lunch of traditional African food and hear from a panel of students, alumni and community members. This is the second Cultural Attire Day of the month, so feel free to wear items that represent your culture as we celebrate the diversity at Lethbridge College.
Black History Month at Lethbridge College is organized by a committee of students, employees and the LCSA.