123 - Meet February š
Has anybody every really ālikedā February? Turns out, after years of putting up with it, weāve managed to produce a number of annual events and campaigns to make it a month actually worth looking forward to.
Whether youāre embracing Black History month with wider arms this year, taking part in Westernās Indigenous Awareness week for the first time, or eating local for more than the thrill of discovery, Februaryās got a lot of inspiring stuff going on. So jump in.
Indigenous Awareness Week
Westernās 7th annual Indigenous Awareness Week kicked off on Tuesday and runs until Saturday. With a workshop on Land Acknowledgements tonight, a seminar on Global Indigenous Health tomorrow, and more on Saturday, thereās still lots to take in. š»
Black History Month
The London Black History Coordinating Committee is planning a slew of events you can register for this month, including: Opening Ceremonies this weekend; a childrenās celebration on Monday, Feb. 8, and; the annual African Food Festival (going take-out this year) on Friday, Feb. 19. Additionally...
Black London Network is also offering programming via their Facebook page to mark the month. With a weekĀ dedicated to business, another to creatives, ā20 Days of Black Historyā and more, thereās something for everyone. š
ĀIf you didnāt make it to the march itself, Museum London has posted their āBlack Lives Matter, Londonā virtual exhibition tour for you to take in. š
ĀThe London Public š Library is also hosting a āCelebrate Black Voicesā adult reading challenge. Youāre only a few days behind on the contestāso itās not too late to start logging hours!
ĀGrowing Chefsā virtual kids cooking class will feature Guest Chef Maryam Yaro Wright (of @YayasKitchenldnont fame) this month, to tell the story of the Black Experience through food.Ā š±
Londonlicious etc.
Support a local restaurant during this stay-at-home order with Londonlicious šāback with a take-out edition of the annual eventāor try your luck at snagging a pizza from the recently opened Through Thick and Thin šbefore they sell out (as they have been regularly).
ĀLooking to spice up the pantry? Try ordering your groceries from Rebel Remedy ā ļø or Grace restaurantās Grace Pantry š.
ĀIf youāre reading this in a panic on Valentineās Day, small batch icre-creamery Bake Vibes š¦ has put together a stellar list of local dining options hereāwith even more suggestions filling up the comments!
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