Events

Are you a Black youth in Waterloo Region? Join this free 8-week program hosted by Kind Minds Family Wellness. You will explore wellbeing of the mind, body, and spirit through...

Join the Kitchener Public Library for a special Black history foodways event in celebration of Black History Month. Discover the rich culinary traditions of nineteenth-century Black settlers in our region as we explore a historical artifact from the Library’s collection highlighting the celebratory foodways of the Queen’s Bush settlement — one of Ontario’s most notable...

Join the Waterloo Public Library for a special Black History Month family author event designed to spark open, meaningful conversations. Enjoy a warm and inclusive afternoon with local Community Changemaker, Grace Ibrahima, the author of White Questions, Black Answers. Grace will be “Auntie” for the afternoon, answering respectful questions from young participants about skin colour,...

Join Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo (NIROW) every last Saturday of the month to celebrate storytelling, arts, culture, and community! Book-a-pedia is an inclusive community book club that brings people together through storytelling and creative arts projects. Together, let's explore diverse voices, foster belonging, and actively challenge racism, discrimination, and bullying. Open to families...

Join Guelph Black Heritage Society for an exciting March Break STEM camp – Biology Edition from March 16–20, 2026, in person at Heritage Hall! Kids will enjoy five days of hands-on biology adventures, including: Plant Explorers: dissect flowers, run experiments, and play science games Microscopic World: extract strawberry DNA, explore cells, and discover pond life...

Our Guest Speaker Series is back and better than ever! Join us on Friday, April 10, 2026, as we kick off the series with the one and only Ismail Mohamed. We encourage all members of the community to be part of this engaging conversation. Don’t miss it!

Join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, for our Guest Speaker Series featuring the one and only Mike Morrice. We encourage all members of the community to be part of this engaging conversation. Don’t miss it!

Join Adventure for Change for their Annual Culture Celebration 2026. Come out for an unforgettable evening bringing community members, friends, partners, and supporters together in celebration of culture, connection, and collective growth. This year’s theme, “Rooted and Rising: Grounded in Purpose, Growing Together,” highlights the strength and diversity that make this community so special. Enjoy...

Join the Rohingya Centre of Canada for an employment support information session in partnership with Starling Community Services. This community event is designed to help individuals learn about available job search supports, employment programs, and helpful community resources. The session is especially focused on supporting members of the Rohingya-speaking community through accessible information, guidance, and...

Join Kind Minds Family Wellness this May at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener for a free community cooking session and the launch of their very first Kitchener edition. Guests are invited to cook, connect, and celebrate culture through food in a welcoming community space. This event is open to everyone and offers a fun...