BMCC - 2023 Black History Month

  • 3 Mar 2023
  • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • The Manitoba Museum
  • 244

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  • Jean Augustine made history as the first Black Woman elected to Canada’s Parliament and served from 1993-2006.

    Her legislative successes include the historic Black History Month Motion; and the ground-breaking Famous Five Motion, which authorized the first and still the only statues on Parliament Hill depicting women - - other than Queen Elizabeth.

    It's the Premier of "Steadfast - The Messenger and the Message" documentary film is a heartwarming story of the life and times of Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, capturing her humble beginnings in Grenada and her many achievements and laurels after she immigrated to Canada. We hope that our future young leaders will be inspired by Jean’s story.

    Watch the film trailer for "Steadfast - The Message and the Messenger" below:

    Theatrical Trailer 1
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