Halton Black
HistoryAwareness Society
ABOUT HBHAS
The HBHAS board is a group of Canadian educators, life coaches, community business leaders; graphics/social media, marketing and technical specialists, event planners, youth representatives, and community contributors with a passion and focus on augmenting cultural appreciation, promotion and celebration through history revelation, cultural/genealogical and hereditary appreciation, self-awareness and development and, social/intellectual growth.​
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​We are a passionate group of multicultural individuals dedicated to implementing cultural education into the public and institutional mindset towards appreciating the values of inclusivity, equality, and self-development while depleting bullying, prejudice and inequality on all levels.
The HBHAS brings diverse cultures together to experience, learn and participate in community integration, and inclusivity.​
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​​Our organizational strength is mentoring individuals with cultural bias— both positive and negative.
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Our goals are building individuals' self-esteem; effectively managing discrimination, racism, and hate crimes; appreciating and managing mixed family politics and non-acceptance; integrating into society and erasing "shadism," while promoting the benefits of inclusivity.
It is our vision to celebrate Halton's Black "Community, Roots & Culture"
as a model to like organizations, educators, contributors and historians.
HBHAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Volunteer With HBHAS
We're a fun group with a serious mission.
Volunteering with a the Halton Black History Awareness Society offers a wealth of benefits: social and professional connections, giving back, and skill development.
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Whether you are a student earning your community hours, a retiree looking to stay active or find yourself somewhere in between, join us.
The Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) is looking for volunteers and members to help with our ongoing activities and programs.
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This works helps to erode racism, prejudice, and stereotyping towards marginalized communities while increasing knowledge of Black Canadian history and its cultural landscape and celebrating “Emancipation.”
HBHAS events include our Annual Halton Emancipation Celebration Festival, Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition, Emancipation Gala, and HBHAS Presents.
HBHAS Presents features-speaking engagements to the public, elementary, secondary, university and college students, businesses, youth mentoring, community groups, and historical/genealogical and heritage organizations.
Sign up here.
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Volunteer Positions
Marketing/Promotions Manager: Oversee all aspects of promotions for our annual art exhibition incorporating social marketing, networking, advertising, artists' collaborations, designing and distributing marketing programs and arranging program and artists’ interviews and promotions.
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Education Administrator: Support our education team which presents speakers, spoken word artists, workshop facilitators and developers and, panel collaborators, in managing participant input, partner collaborations, student volunteer authorizations and documentation.
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Committee Members: Assist with strategic and operational development of HBHAS events and programs and may serve as community, youth and public relations representatives, youth, community and cultural outreach plus administrative services: administration, documentation, and disbursement.