Upcoming Events
Black Joy On Ice
Join us on Friday, March 20 for an evening of skating, connection, and community as we celebrate Black joy on the ice! This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone—no exclusive access, just good vibes and great company. We’re excited to partner with the City of Burlington for this special gathering, our first collaboration together and the start of something meaningful. While there’s a registration form available, the event remains open to the public. Warm up with light snacks and refreshments including hot chocolate, tea, coffee, patties, and puff puffs while enjoying a fun night with community members of all ages. ❄️☕
📅 Friday, March 20 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Appleby Ice Centre, Burlington
🎟️ FREE & open to the public
Come skate, connect, and celebrate Black joy in motion. We can’t wait to see you there! 🖤
HBV Book Club: First Meet
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming virtual book club designed to bring community members together through shared reading and thoughtful conversation. This online gathering will take place from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM and offers a space to connect, reflect, and engage with others in meaningful dialogue.
Participants will help shape the direction of the book club. During our first meeting, attendees will collaborate to select the books we will read together for future sessions.
This initiative is intended to grow beyond the monthly meeting into an ongoing online community, with the possibility of a WhatsApp group where participants can continue conversations, share reflections, and stay connected between sessions.
If you’re interested in joining, please register through our Programs Form. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details before the event.
We look forward to reading and learning together. 📚
A Community Conversation with Dalton Higgins
Halton Black Voices is proud to welcome Dalton Higgins — Toronto-based author, journalist, cultural critic, and educator — for a special community event celebrating basketball, storytelling, and Black excellence.
Centered around Dalton’s new book, 101 Fascinating Basketball Facts, this engaging and interactive evening will explore basketball as more than just a sport. Through stories, history, and cultural insight, Dalton will take participants on a journey that connects the game to global culture, media, education, and Black excellence across generations.
With a background that spans sports journalism, book authorship, media production, and post-secondary teaching at Toronto Metropolitan University, Dalton brings a dynamic and accessible approach that resonates with youth, families, and lifelong learners alike. Participants can expect thoughtful conversation, surprising facts, and meaningful dialogue that bridges sports, literacy, and leadership.
Speaker Highlights:
Author of 101 Fascinating Basketball Facts (Dundurn Press), an engaging and accessible book that explores basketball through history, culture, and global impact
Author of Drake’s book: Practice Makes Perfect, one of the earliest books to document Drake’s rise and cultural influence
Post-secondary educator at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where he created and taught a course examining the cultural impact of Drake and The Weeknd
Veteran sports journalist and cultural commentator with experience covering the Toronto Raptors and major NBA events, including Michael Jordan’s final NBA All-Star Game
Media producer and publicist, including work on Anyone’s Game, a documentary series spotlighting Canada’s elite basketball pipeline
This event is designed to engage youth from Halton Black Voices’ Deep Roots Basketball & Leadership programs alongside families and participants from our Look Like Me, Read Like Me reading program, creating an intergenerational space for learning, connection, and inspiration.
Whether you love basketball, enjoy great storytelling, or are curious about the cultural impact of the game, this event offers something for everyone.
Location: St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School | 2405 Rebecca St, Oakville, ON L6L 2B1
Sweet Water at Conservation Halton
🌿✨ Sweet Water at Crawford Lake ✨🌿
Step back in time and explore the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring at the First Harvest: Celebrating Sweet Water exhibit in a replica 15th-century Longhouse Village.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Crawford Lake, 3115 Conservation Rd, Milton, ON
905 Circle: Creative Wellness Night: Art Wellness Workshop + Cozy Movie Night (20+)
Slow down, create, and connect. A 20+ art wellness workshop and cozy movie night in Oakville.
The 905 Circle is excited to partner with Halton Black Voices for an evening of creativity, reflection, and community care at their Third Space located inside St. Paul’s United Church in Oakville (454 Rebecca Street).
What to Expect
The night will begin with a guided poetry wellness workshop facilitated by Ilana McCullough (@ilanamcculloughpoetry), a Scarborough-based poet and spoken word artist whose work explores themes of self-discovery, nature, and wellness. Ilana will lead us through grounding exercises, reflective writing prompts, and gentle creative exploration designed to help us slow down and reconnect with ourselves.
After a short break, we’ll transition into a cozy movie night. We’ll choose from the film options available in the Third Space and settle in together for a relaxed, community-centered viewing.
Whether you're coming solo or with friends, this space is designed to feel welcoming and accesible. This is meant to be an intentional yet low-pressure evening – come ready to meet, reflect, create and mingle with us.
Tickets: $10
DOORS OPEN: 5:30PM
TIME: 6PM - 9PM
🍕 Food & Refreshments
Pizza, snacks, and refreshments will be available to keep us fueled as we create and unwind together!
What to bring
Just yourself and possibly a journal; all other materials will be provided.
Who It’s For: This event is designed for adults aged 20+ seeking creative community and meaningful third spaces.
🎟️ Ticket Policy
Please note that tickets for this event are non-refundable. As our events are intentionally intimate with limited capacity, we are unable to accommodate refunds or transfers. Your ticket directly supports the continuation of community-based creative programming. Thank you for understanding.
Follow @the905circle and @haltonblackvoices to stay updated on future gatherings, workshops and community events!
Afro-Marketplace - Burlington
Join us for a vibrant day of culture, community, and connection at our AfroMarketplace! Come out and support incredible Black-owned businesses, discover unique products, enjoy great vibes, and celebrate the richness of our community right here in Halton.
From handcrafted goods and cultural items to sweet treats and must-have finds — there’s something for everyone. Bring your family, invite a friend, and experience the energy of AfroMarketplace!
📍 Florence Meares Public School
📅 4 PM - 8 PM
Let’s shop local, support Black entrepreneurs, and build community together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Black Excellence Symposium 2026
The Black Excellence Symposium is a powerful, student-focused learning experience created for HCDSB students to celebrate Black identity, achievement, and leadership. Taking place on February 12, the symposium will bring together students, educators, and community leaders for a full day of inspiration, learning, and connection.
The day will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, interactive workshops, and facilitated conversations designed to engage students in meaningful dialogue around identity, confidence, leadership, creativity, and future pathways. Through hands-on sessions and real-world storytelling, students will gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a deeper understanding of what Black excellence looks like across different fields and lived experiences.
Rooted in representation and empowerment, the Black Excellence Symposium creates space for students to see themselves reflected in success, ask important questions, and connect with mentors and peers. More than an event, it is an opportunity for students to explore their potential, strengthen their sense of belonging, and leave inspired to lead with purpose in their schools and communities.
WINTERLIT (FEB 7th)
✨❄️ Celebrate Black History Month with us at Winterlit 2026! ❄️✨
Join Halton Black Voices and Conservation Halton for a magical, family-friendly evening at Mountsberg Conservation Area. Enjoy a moonlit stroll through two twinkling trails—the Illuminated Sugar Bush and the Winterlit Trail—and experience the beauty of winter, nature, and community together.
What to expect:
🌟 Illuminated art installations
🔥 Cozy fireside lounges
📚 A ‘Book Nook’ for book swaps, board games, and quiet moments
🦉 The Den — learn about the animals that call Mountsberg home
☕ Hot food, drinks, and snacks available for purchase
📅 Dates: Friday, February 6 & Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
🎟 Admission: FREE for Black families - All ages welcome
WINTERLIT (FEB 6th)
✨❄️ Celebrate Black History Month with us at Winterlit 2026! ❄️✨
Join Halton Black Voices and Conservation Halton for a magical, family-friendly evening at Mountsberg Conservation Area. Enjoy a moonlit stroll through two twinkling trails—the Illuminated Sugar Bush and the Winterlit Trail—and experience the beauty of winter, nature, and community together.
What to expect:
🌟 Illuminated art installations
🔥 Cozy fireside lounges
📚 A ‘Book Nook’ for book swaps, board games, and quiet moments
🦉 The Den — learn about the animals that call Mountsberg home
☕ Hot food, drinks, and snacks available for purchase
📅 Dates: Friday, February 6 & Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
🎟 Admission: FREE for Black families - All ages welcome
Look Like Me Read Like Me (ft. Simply Angeline)
Join us for the first Look Like Me, Read Like Me event of 2026! We’re excited to welcome Simply Angeline for a special, engaging storytime designed to celebrate representation, imagination, and community.
Look Like Me, Read Like Me (Dec 13th)
Celebrate the beauty of our community through joyful, drop-in–style storytelling that reflects diverse voices and experiences. 🌍💛
Cozy Creations: A Gingerbread Social
Join us at The Third Space on Thursday, Dec 11th for a festive evening of gingerbread house building, delicious food, and holiday cheer!
After High School, What's Next?: Seminar (In-Person + Virtual)
Planning your next steps after high school? Join Halton Black Voices for our After High School, What’s Next? Seminar Series, a week of informative sessions designed to empower students, parents, and newcomers as they navigate the journey toward post-secondary success.
Wicked for Good: Movie Matinee
We’re bringing the community together for a little magic, music, and storytelling on the big screen! Join us as we watch the final chapter of Wicked and spend an afternoon rooted in connection, joy, and shared experience.
$5 tickets!
Look Like Me, Read Like Me (Nov 22nd)
Celebrate the beauty of our community through joyful, drop-in–style storytelling that reflects diverse voices and experiences. 🌍💛
Puzzles + Games Night 19+
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of puzzles, board games, and good vibes at The Third Space!
This 19+ social is the perfect midweek hangout — bring your own drinks, and we’ll provide the snacks. 🍿
Jamaica Disaster Relief – Halton-wide Emergency Meeting
In response to the recent disaster in Jamaica, Halton Black Voices is calling an emergency community meeting to coordinate local relief efforts.
Holiday Jingle Bazaar
Join us at The Third Space on Saturday, November 1st at 11:00 AM for a festive day filled with holiday cheer, local vendors, and community fun!
Discover unique gifts, indulge in seasonal treats, and celebrate the start of the holiday season with friends, family, and neighbours.
Annual Hike
Join us for our Annual Fall Hike on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Kelso Conservation Area, from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
Spooky Movie Night (All Ages) - Twitches!
Bring the whole fam for a cozy, not-too-scary screening of Disney’s Twitches! We’ll have drinks and snacks ready, comfy vibes, and space to curl up with your blanket while we cheer for twin witches saving the day.
Look Like Me, Read Like Me (Oct 18th)
Celebrate the beauty of our community through joyful, drop-in–style storytelling that reflects diverse voices and experiences. 🌍💛
Spooky Movie 19+ - HIM
We’re taking over Third Space for a cozy–creepy night of community and chills. Pull on those sweatpants, pack a blanket, and roll through with your people for a horror screening, spooky-themed snacks, and drinks. Expect jump scares, laughter, and a vibe that says: we keep each other safe while we scream together.
LOVE NOTES
💌 Love Notes for World Mental Health Day
October 9–10, 2025 | Across Halton Region
In honour of World Mental Health Day (October 10th), Halton Black Voices is launching our Love Notes Initiative — a community action to uplift and support Black men’s mental health.
Over two days, we’ll be travelling to locations across the Halton Region and posting handwritten Love Notes — words of encouragement, hope, and kindness — for the community to discover. These notes are small reminders that mental health matters, and that no one is alone in their journey.
Thursday, October 9 - Burlington + Oakville
Friday, October 10 - Milton + Halton Hills
🌟 Volunteer Opportunity:
We’re calling on community members to help us spread love and positivity! Volunteers will join us in placing Love Notes around town — a simple action that can have a big impact.
📅 When: October 9–10, 2025
📍 Where: Various locations across Halton Region
💬 How to Help: Sign up through our website or DM us to get involved.
Together, let’s show our community — and especially Black men — that love and support are everywhere. 💜
Deep Roots Basketball - Oct. 8
Join us every Wednesday from 6–10 PM at St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (2405 Rebecca St., Oakville) for co-ed basketball skills, games, and leadership training — all FREE and open to ages 7+. Led by inspiring female coaches, this program focuses on keeping girls in sport, with support from Jumpstart.
Families of Black Children Community Night - P.L. Robertson
Hosted by P.L. Robertson’s Black Family Advisory
Join us for an evening of music, community, connection, and learning. Parents, caregivers, and children are welcome.
Food available to order.
Doors open at 5.30 p.m.
Welcome at 6.30 p.m.
Workshops from 7 to 8 p.m.
Agenda
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Meet and Greet - Gallery Walk/food for those who pre-order.
6:30 p.m. - Welcome (Gym)
7:00 to 7:45 p.m. - Parent breakout sessions.
Dr. Karen Wilson's mind fit
Shalita Walker system principal HDSB Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Department.
7 to 7:45 p.m. - Student breakout sessions.
K - Gr. 2 - Reflections of me + storytime and crafts
Gr. 3 - 5 - Steel pan lessons with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton.
Gr. 6 - 8 - I-STEM design challenge with Elise MacGill I-STEM team
7:45 p.m. - Parents to pick up student from break session
Deep Roots Basketball - Oct. 1
Join us every Wednesday from 6–10 PM at St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (2405 Rebecca St., Oakville) for co-ed basketball skills, games, and leadership training — all FREE and open to ages 7+. Led by inspiring female coaches, this program focuses on keeping girls in sport, with support from Jumpstart.
Yoga Night (Monday)
It’s time to pause, breathe, and move with purpose. Halton Black Voices is offering FREE yoga and wellness sessions for Black youth (16+) in Halton, and we’re inviting you to join us in this space of resistance, rest, and rejuvenation.
Yoga Night (Friday)
It’s time to pause, breathe, and move with purpose. Halton Black Voices is offering FREE yoga and wellness sessions for Black youth (16+) in Halton, and we’re inviting you to join us in this space of resistance, rest, and rejuvenation.
Deep Roots Basketball - Sept. 24
Join us every Wednesday from 6–10 PM at St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (2405 Rebecca St., Oakville) for co-ed basketball skills, games, and leadership training — all FREE and open to ages 7+. Led by inspiring female coaches, this program focuses on keeping girls in sport, with support from Jumpstart.
Yoga Night (Monday)
It’s time to pause, breathe, and move with purpose. Halton Black Voices is offering FREE yoga and wellness sessions for Black youth (16+) in Halton, and we’re inviting you to join us in this space of resistance, rest, and rejuvenation.
The Skin We’re In - Desmond Cole Film Screening
Join us at HBV Third Space (Located in St. Paul’s United Church) on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 PM for a special screening of The Skin We’re In, a powerful documentary that explores race, identity, and the ongoing fight against systemic racism in Canada.
Yoga Night (Friday)
It’s time to pause, breathe, and move with purpose. Halton Black Voices is offering FREE yoga and wellness sessions for Black youth (16+) in Halton, and we’re inviting you to join us in this space of resistance, rest, and rejuvenation.
Deep Roots Basketball - REGISTRATION
🏀 Deep Roots Basketball Drop-In
Join us every Wednesday from 6–10 PM at St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (2405 Rebecca St., Oakville) for co-ed basketball skills, games, and leadership training — all FREE and open to ages 7+. Led by inspiring female coaches, this program focuses on keeping girls in sport, with support from Jumpstart.
Yoga Night - REGISTERATION
It’s time to pause, breathe, and move with purpose. Halton Black Voices is offering FREE yoga and wellness sessions for Black youth (16+) in Halton, and we’re inviting you to join us in this space of resistance, rest, and rejuvenation.