Share, celebrate, understand, participate... February is Black History Month (BHM) in Canada, a time to increase awareness of the issues and difficulties that have been historically faced, and continue to be faced, by Black people and communities, while honouring the achievements of Black people in Canada and around the world.

This year, in particular, as we see a rise in racism and anti-immigrant sentiment in Canada,  the U.S. and in many other countries, we need to renew our efforts to work to oppose it in all forms. 

Start learning by checking out the BC Black History Awareness Society - lots of resources to learn about history, events, stories of pioneers and how Black Canadians contribute to business and the economy, science, medicine, technological innovation, community service. 

Join us for an inspiring author talk with Valerie Jerome, co-hosted by Resilience Allyship and the Whistler Public Library! Valerie, the author of "Races: The Trials and Triumphs of Canada’s Fastest Family", will be visiting on Tuesday, February 25, at 7 p.m.

This event will feature selected readings from Valerie's powerful book, a dialogue between her and the event host, and a chance for audience Q&A. Races explores themes of resilience, race, and triumph, making this an unmissable opportunity to engage with a story that resonates deeply with our community’s values.

We encourage everyone to read the book beforehand and join us for this thought-provoking evening. Let’s come together to celebrate storytelling and foster meaningful conversations.

Register HERE - we hope to see you there!

We’re thrilled to announce the next Allyship Gathering happening on February 20th at the Alpine Café from 4–6 PM.

This informal networking event is a space for community members to connect, engage in meaningful conversations, and share ideas without the obligations of committee membership.

Following the success of our first Gathering in November, we’re excited to continue fostering transparency, involvement, and collaboration around resilience and anti-racism initiatives. Whether you’re looking to stay informed about the Allyship’s ongoing efforts or simply want to share your experiences, this gathering is for you.

Let’s come together to celebrate Black history, build stronger connections, and keep the dialogue going. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

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