Guelph Black Heritage Society


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225 Responses to “Guelph Black Heritage Society”

  1. Ayushi Shah Avatar
    Ayushi Shah

    I loved their ideas for a travelling library crate and the youth mentorship program! I believe that this will have a great impact on the community, especially given the current social climate.

  2. Rebecca Childs Avatar
    Rebecca Childs

    The judge Erin Doherty made a comment in her post-pitch evaluation, about the combination of not just one pandemic but two — one pandemic are the injustices that the Black community has faced for nearly four hundred years in terms of discrimination and racism, and the second pandemic is the injustice that has been highlighted during this COVID-19 pandemic in terms of social inequalities and police brutality. With the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement this year, funding educational initiatives signal the start of uprooting racism and teaching youth that everyone matters.

  3. Sam Solomon Avatar
    Sam Solomon

    I love what the GBHS is proposing and creating in Guelph. They are lifting up voices of those who are underrepresented and giving opportunity to those who will continue that tradition for generations to come.

  4. Brittany Schaefer Avatar
    Brittany Schaefer

    Amazing ideas!

  5. Davaleen Boyd Avatar
    Davaleen Boyd

    There is an urgent need to finally start making significant progress in the war against racism in our community. We need to seize this time in history in which the issue has been highlighted by the recent horrible events published in the media. As the awareness has begun to be raised, so also does the opportunity to educate and move forward towards equality. Guelph Black Heritage is working tirelessly to achieve progress in this area. They deserve an award of funds to help them to achieve their goals on behalf of the BIPOC community.

  6. Andrew Wright Avatar
    Andrew Wright

    So many good pitches! Hard to choose, but I am choosing « hope »

  7. Hazel Wheeler Avatar
    Hazel Wheeler

    GBHS is doing great things for our community, and I wholeheartedly support their initiatives.

  8. Jade Ferguson Avatar
    Jade Ferguson

    GBHS is doing such amazing work. It’s a great organization bringing attention and awareness to Black experiences in Guelph. Denise and Kween are tremendous leaders!

  9. Jazmyn Pettigrew Avatar
    Jazmyn Pettigrew

    I love their clear objectives to provide mentorship for youth within the Black community and to expand the #ChangeStartsNow campaign which is so so important at this pivotal time in the social justice movement. The change starts now.

  10. Micheal Depaola Avatar
    Micheal Depaola

    I strongly believe that the youth of our black community is going to pave the way for our future.

  11. Mike depaola Avatar
    Mike depaola

    I strongly believe that the youth of our black community is going to pave the way of the future.

  12. Lauren Chang Avatar
    Lauren Chang

    Change starts with us recognizing that we have so much to learn, and it can begin with our schools!

  13. Tianyu Lu Avatar
    Tianyu Lu

    Donald Trump as called BLM a “very racist movement” and this message has propagated in conservative media. This necessitates the need for us to be more aware of black history to respond, without resorting to identity politics, to such attacks against BLM.

  14. Amazing projects!

  15. Isabella Espino Avatar
    Isabella Espino

    Love the idea!!

  16. Clear objectives, love it!

  17. Daniel Abood Avatar
    Daniel Abood

    Amazingg!!

  18. Taylor Brown Avatar
    Taylor Brown

    The GBHS does excellent work in educating the residents of Guelph through educational resources and events.

  19. Incredible ideas

  20. Veryy good!!

  21. GBHS needs the opportunity to showcase their mission and foster education … our community should identify this as a top priority, the change starts now campaign is crucial to this development and such initiatives cannot be overlooked any longer. The staff work tirelessly and Guelph needs to amplify their voices/platforms 🙂

  22. Samiya Khan Avatar
    Samiya Khan

    GBHS is an amazing organization and is doing excellent work!

  23. I support their ideas to help the youngsters in the black community; This help is very much needed.
    They’re also giving a platform and a voice to those who were not represented well enough.

  24. Adriana Wilson Avatar
    Adriana Wilson

    Thank you GBHS for doing incredible things for the community, and having endless ideas.

    #changestartsnow

  25. Eden Griffin Avatar
    Eden Griffin

    I think the Guelph Black Heritage Society is an organization dealing with very relevant issues both in the Guelph/Wellington community and also globally. The ideas presented in the video seem effective in reaching the charity’s desired audience. Additionally, ideas such as the “Travelling Library” seem quite unique and the list of resources that are to be implemented would greatly help in educating the community on Guelph’s Black heritage.

  26. So nice

  27. Fraser Lyon Avatar
    Fraser Lyon

    The ideas around mentorship and education are so valuable. Also strengthening partnerships and creating new ones. Change Starts Now program is a great way to engage the community. Good work GBHS!

  28. Sana Naeem Avatar
    Sana Naeem

    Black Heritage Society

  29. she’s amazing

  30. Melissa Tanti Avatar
    Melissa Tanti

    I love GBHS’s plan to build networks, connections and resources to create and strengthen bonds across generations ! Their work is so important!

  31. Heena Mistry Avatar
    Heena Mistry

    This work is so important and necessary. It addresses programming and knowledge gaps in our community.

  32. Janelle Zwarych Avatar
    Janelle Zwarych

    I am happy to cast my vote for this important initiative!

  33. Alice Figueiredo Avatar
    Alice Figueiredo

    #ChangeStartsNow campaign is a vital project that will education, connect and foster conversations in our community needed to fight racism and discrimination that continues to impact so many lives.

  34. Basmah Hashmi Avatar
    Basmah Hashmi

    It’s such a great initiative on coming from GBHS as they are making sure that a minority is being brought forth and raising their voice.

  35. Shadia Kulla Staebler Avatar
    Shadia Kulla Staebler

    GBHS is a place where the experiences of the black community are valued and amplified. Kween works hard at educating and trying make this world a better place for People of colour.
    I whole heartily support this organization. Black Lives Matter.

  36. Alysha Marie Avatar
    Alysha Marie

    The GBHS in general is doing ground breaking work for their city, specifically making a tremendous difference in the lives of youth. The #ChangeStartsNow campaign is encouraging youths both inside and outside of the BIPoC community to act with empathy and compassion, to honour their differences, and to draw strength from diversity. The key to further success and happiness for youths is an inclusive and kind environment and the GBHS honors and exhibits this at the highest standards.

  37. Ariana Labib Avatar
    Ariana Labib

    This is an important initiative that needs to be addressed, especially considering the current political climate. This is a great idea that starts change in the classroom and in the minds of our community’s future.

  38. Chris Simon Avatar
    Chris Simon

    Great project and pitch. This organization absolutely deserves to win.

  39. Sonia Mann Avatar
    Sonia Mann

    I’m happy to cast my vote for this extremely important project.

  40. Teresa Nguyen Avatar
    Teresa Nguyen

    Amazing project and initiative!

  41. Farhad Labib Avatar
    Farhad Labib

    A very important project that will help conserve Black heritage and culture in the community.

  42. Jennifer Vu Avatar
    Jennifer Vu

    Great project!

  43. Saieda M Avatar
    Saieda M

    GBHS is an amazing organization that is doing great work!

  44. Ely Halway Avatar
    Ely Halway

    Change starts NOW!

  45. #BlackLivesMatter

  46. Fantastic initiative !!

  47. These sound like great ideas. I hope it goes through, this is important work.

  48. Nicole Resendes Avatar
    Nicole Resendes

    This project will be wonderful for the community! Keep up the good work GBHS!

  49. Change starts now

  50. Amar Mann Avatar
    Amar Mann

    I support this message and organization.

  51. Well done!

  52. So, so important.

  53. Dawn Nguyen Avatar
    Dawn Nguyen

    Progressive and amazing ideas!

  54. Nicole L Avatar
    Nicole L

    Amazing!

  55. Thomas Nestico Avatar
    Thomas Nestico

    Keep up the excellent work!

  56. Nasteha Abdullahi Avatar
    Nasteha Abdullahi

    The GBHS’s initiatives for mentorship and the engagement of youth along with resources will make an immensely positive change in our community.

  57. Hailey Wettlaufer Avatar
    Hailey Wettlaufer

    I think there’s an urgent need for programs of this nature in our communities. There is a lack of programming targeted at BIPOC youth and this addresses that lack. Love to see it

  58. Moses Resendes Avatar
    Moses Resendes

    Good luck

  59. Aimee Sham Avatar
    Aimee Sham

    Creating a future that is filled with acceptance of diversity, difference, and equality amongst all starts with educating the community on the importance of empathy, compassion, and open-mindedness. The GBHS is spearheading this movement by doing crucial work in our public schools and starting youth councils!

  60. Dougleshia Redman Avatar
    Dougleshia Redman

    Amazing

  61. Jo Bains Avatar
    Jo Bains

    Awesome idea

  62. Megan Milton Avatar
    Megan Milton

    Our community has more steps to go to be truly inclusive – We need to give GBHS all the support they need as they lead these initiatives to educate and improve Guelph!

  63. Karen Paquette Avatar
    Karen Paquette

    great work!

  64. Daniela Mendivil Avatar
    Daniela Mendivil

    We need their work, it is outstanding and they do so much for the Guelph black community.

  65. Great ideas for a great organization

  66. #blacklivesmatter

  67. Connie Resendes Avatar
    Connie Resendes

    Great work and Great Initiative for the community!

  68. Amazing job

  69. Kathleen Payne Avatar
    Kathleen Payne

    Showcasing programs, mentorship and education is a wonderful way to open dialogue and celebrate diversity. It is a great addition to the community. #changestartsnow

  70. Creating a black youth council will give voice, power, and esteem to so many young people. We need this and all the work of the GBHS.

  71. Kelsey Dano Avatar
    Kelsey Dano

    Creating a black youth council will give voice, power, and esteem to so many young people. We need this and all the work of the GBHS.

  72. Skyler Barclay Avatar
    Skyler Barclay

    Fantastic initiative

  73. Very happy to cast my vote!

  74. Would love to see this happen!

  75. All the plans presented are an amazing idea. GBHS does so much to educate and create equity

  76. Olivia Mann Avatar
    Olivia Mann

    GBHS has endured so many hurdles while still maintaining their vision for the BIPOC community. I support this organization with my vote, please do the same for this endlessly hard working group, especially Kween who continues to give her heart and soul into GBHS’ work.

  77. Michelle Chapeskie Avatar
    Michelle Chapeskie

    Amazing

  78. GBHS has taken on a role all of us privileged enough should take. They have great initiatives that support the minority long term, and will help amplify their voices and make them heard after years of injustices and discrimination towards their community. #ChangeStartsNow!

  79. Joy Walker Avatar
    Joy Walker

    A well-deserved award for this team.

  80. Incredible!

  81. Love the idea!

  82. Alan Snow Avatar
    Alan Snow

    Amazing work! We need to continue to do more and do better

  83. Incredible!

  84. Would love to see these projects come to life

  85. Mhine Cabuhat-Espadero Avatar
    Mhine Cabuhat-Espadero

    Love their initiative and their project’s agenda.

  86. Lovely

  87. Chelsey Hern Avatar
    Chelsey Hern

    These programs will not only help the mentorees, but the community as a whole. One step at a time, this proposed mentoring program and the initiatives it has in place will create a better world for not only today’s communities, but for tomorrow’s as well. Great ideas, and best of luck!

  88. Alexis Charles Avatar
    Alexis Charles

    A much-needed resource in our community!!

  89. Asia Murphy Avatar
    Asia Murphy

    The Change Starts Now initiative will change our community for the better. Connection is more important now than ever. This is important work that must continue!

  90. This is an incredibly important cause, now more than ever.

  91. Katherine Avatar
    Katherine

    This presentation tackles 2 issues at the same time. Recently there have been different messages out there with protests and police violence. For youth to navigate these messages alone when there is an ability to give them support and community to work through these challenges should never happen.

  92. We need this kind of projectsto improve our lives style.❣

  93. Heather Reid Avatar
    Heather Reid

    Fully appreciate and commend GBHS’ astounding amount of work, energy, and dedication on their many existing and proposed projects. We all benefit immensely from their leadership in Guelph.

  94. Jesse Ronan Avatar
    Jesse Ronan

    Phenomenal! Keep up the amazing work!

  95. A Elizabeth Avatar
    A Elizabeth

    Incredible!

  96. Love this

  97. <3

  98. Alayah Mann Avatar
    Alayah Mann

    A wonderful organization

  99. These are great ideas

  100. Incredible

  101. Great job GBHS

  102. Kristen Cairney Avatar
    Kristen Cairney

    I am so excited to vote for GBHS. They have a well designed plan to address the service gaps for BIPOC people in this community.

  103. Jessica Nelson Avatar
    Jessica Nelson

    The urgency of the initiative by the GBHS gets my vote. I love the multifaceted approach. I like the education boxes that can be shared in schools (slide mid-way into the presentation) to further provide good, GBHS-backed resources for instructors and teachers to use in their classrooms. Positive mentors/role models can have such a great impact on young people and their ability to succeed, and having a program specific to BIPOC communities is, in my opinion, more likely to be successful than a blanket, one-size-fits-all program that may not be equally accessible or attractive for all.

  104. Awesome pitch!

  105. Great ideas

  106. Trisha O'Shea Avatar
    Trisha O’Shea

    Great job. Proud to know one of these girls personally.

  107. Marny M Mason Avatar
    Marny M Mason

    GBHS is an outstanding example of how resilience and connection work together to build a stronger community. Great work you amazing people at GBHS for making Guelph a better place to live.

  108. Marcel Pruski Avatar
    Marcel Pruski

    Great idea to use the GBHS library to educate youth! Great work GBHS.

  109. Scott Gillingham Avatar
    Scott Gillingham

    Incredible passion and vision

  110. Martin Bosch Avatar
    Martin Bosch

    I was one of the first to promote the purchase of the church along with Marva Wisdom before it became a reality. A reality it became. The works of Heritage Hall and all of those associated with it’s progress is commendable. Our culture is enhanced by the works of Heritage Hall. Carry on, I am with you.
    Martin Bosch

  111. The work that GBHS does is absolutely essential for a healthy and just society – not just for now but for future generations also

  112. Ian O'Keefe Avatar
    Ian O’Keefe

    great idea

  113. J. Harris Avatar
    J. Harris

    GBHS provides great education, services and events for the Black community and the community as a whole. We need more organizations that focus on Black specific needs, and this is one of them. Black Lives Matter!

  114. Lauris DaCosta Avatar
    Lauris DaCosta

    I absolutely love the creativity of GBHS and applaud the hard work of it’s members. What they have achieved with the support of the community and friends of GBHS is nothing but remarkable.

  115. I love the youth initiative and the fact that it would be uplifting BIPOC voices.

  116. Emma Kelly Avatar
    Emma Kelly

    GBHS is doing such essential work for the Guelph-Wellington community.

  117. EVITA SCHVALLBE Avatar
    EVITA SCHVALLBE

    Great dedication, great spirit, great path.

  118. As a teacher in Guelph, I can’t wait for GBHS to develop more resources!

  119. Kelly Boone Avatar
    Kelly Boone

    Awesome!!

  120. Shirley Hunt Avatar
    Shirley Hunt

    Very excited to cast my vote for GBHS and their #ChangeStartsNow education initiative! I’ve always admired the work of GBHS and their commitment to building a strong, just community. This multi-faceted initiative is an example of that commitment, and is needed now more than ever. Let’s make it happen!

  121. Juli Amoah Avatar
    Juli Amoah

    Valuable learning opportunities and experiences would be given to this community and the surrounding areas through the “Guelph Black Heritage Society” moving forward!

  122. Helen Robinson Avatar
    Helen Robinson

    I am impressed by the vision of the Black Heritage Society. Their recommendation to preserve Heritage Hall is well overdue. Also, their values of education and accessiblility are laudable. We have an important tradition to preserve here in Guelph!

  123. Jean Jackson Avatar
    Jean Jackson

    The clarity of the plan, the passion of the speaker, reflecting the organization, and above all the “four hundred years”. It is time.

  124. Megan C Wolters Avatar
    Megan C Wolters

    Great initiative!

  125. Scott Ellsworth Avatar
    Scott Ellsworth

    What great idea. These types of programming and ideas that help build a better community for everyone.

  126. Robert M Liptrap Avatar
    Robert M Liptrap

    They are doing important work and the history behind the building is amazing. I Hope they can continue. Bob Liptrap December 03 2020 at 2:00 PM

  127. Henrietta Coole Avatar
    Henrietta Coole

    #ChangeStartsNow

  128. Awesome ideas

  129. Riley Easterbrook Avatar
    Riley Easterbrook

    I think the GBHS is so important for Guelph and the community and I think this would help them continue to do some amazing work!

  130. Bruce Sibbick Avatar
    Bruce Sibbick

    Wow! Well articulated idea for addressing social and racial justice in the community – and starting change now. Particularly love the focus on youth, business, and literacy.

  131. Incredible

  132. Awesome

  133. Cathy Cripps Avatar
    Cathy Cripps

    These initiatives are well thought out & much needed in our community. They are one of the many reasons I fully support GBHS! Keep up the great work! ♥

  134. Organizations like the GBHS are so important to have in our community!

  135. Jordan Delfs Avatar
    Jordan Delfs

    The GBHS is a wonderful organization.

  136. What a wonderful organization!

  137. Joy Sammy Avatar
    Joy Sammy

    The GBHS has been working hard to create a space for the BIPOC community in Guelph and provide and accessible and welcoming space to meet. They deserve all the support!

  138. Sya VanGeest Avatar
    Sya VanGeest

    The Black Heritage Society is doing critical work in Guelph and beyond educating, promoting, and supporting black people. Over the past years I have learned and enjoyed so many great initiatives that have made me, a privileged white person, a better person. It would be so wonderful to see their special project focussing on youth, supported by Oak Tree. It is so important in this day and age that black youth are nurtured so they can live up to their potential.

  139. Proud to live in a community that celebrates Black excellence and allows it to thrive through incredible programming, advocacy and community engagement.

  140. Jaya James Avatar
    Jaya James

    Thanks for your leadership

  141. Amazing work already from the GBHS and this funding will help them continue it!

  142. Tom Hammond Avatar
    Tom Hammond

    The time is now. I love this idea.

  143. Melissa Campbell Avatar
    Melissa Campbell

    Guelph is steeped in white history. It is time to educate and involve the community in our incredible black heritage. This is a vibrant, necessary project and everyone involved at GBHS should be proud of what they have achieved so far!

  144. Awesome idea

  145. Heather Copland Avatar
    Heather Copland

    I attended the march downtown this summer. It was a loving and kind and respectful call to action.

  146. Julie Chambo Avatar
    Julie Chambo

    All choices are worthy, and GBHS has my vote 🙂

  147. Inspiring work that our community needs!!

  148. Yug Malik Avatar
    Yug Malik

    Amazing idea!!

  149. Denise Francis Avatar
    Denise Francis

    GBHS is a vital organization with Guelph. The #ChangeStartsNow initiative will provide essential resources to empower our community to connect our Black history, present and future.

  150. Velma Francis Avatar
    Velma Francis

    The #ChangeStartsNow education initiative and in particular the Youth Council will provide vital programming and resources for our community.

  151. Deanna Clatworthy Avatar
    Deanna Clatworthy

    This is such an important initiative for our community. Thank you GBHS for your great work.

  152. Angus McLellan Avatar
    Angus McLellan

    I think the idea of supporting a youth council is an excellent one.

  153. Marnie Eves Avatar
    Marnie Eves

    I strongly believe in the work and ideas of the GBHS.

  154. Susan G Acheson Avatar
    Susan G Acheson

    Excellent organization!!

  155. Change starts now ❤️

  156. Jennifer Ferron Avatar
    Jennifer Ferron

    Happy to support an organization that is working to educate our community, eradicate ignorance and ensure that BIPOC voices are heard. The work of the GBHS is so critical and so deserving of this funding award.

  157. Jennifer Allen Avatar
    Jennifer Allen

    A truly amazing organization with great ideas of how to continue the important work they are doing in our community.

  158. Great ideas

  159. Kellie Angerilli Avatar
    Kellie Angerilli

    So excited to see this organization in the finals! Good luck from St. John Bosco!

  160. Murray Short Avatar
    Murray Short

    Definitely an organization worthy of Guelph’s support, especially this year.

  161. Great ideas!

  162. Hannah M Avatar
    Hannah M

    Wonderful organization that does so much incredible work in Guelph!

  163. Wendy Vollans Avatar
    Wendy Vollans

    GBHS is an important part of our community.

  164. Such important work

  165. Essential work to address anti-black racism in Guelph

  166. The GBHS is providing essential services for our community, and I’d love to see the funding go towards something our city urgently needs.

  167. Aveann Busuego Avatar
    Aveann Busuego

    Love this!! <3

  168. Julia Van Ryswyk Avatar
    Julia Van Ryswyk

    Great project.

  169. Julia Busatto Avatar
    Julia Busatto

    GBHS is such an intrinsic and essential service to this community, and their ability to continue their programming, teaching, and coming together is of upmost importance – this money will allow them to do just that!

  170. Laura Paaren Avatar
    Laura Paaren

    Always inspired by the GBHS and their initiatives!

  171. Colleen Pearse Avatar
    Colleen Pearse

    Great ideas

  172. Marlene Pfaff Avatar
    Marlene Pfaff

    WOW! This project will have such an important positive impact on the community!!

  173. Amazing

  174. Jenny Pulling Avatar
    Jenny Pulling

    GBHS is doing vital and important work in the community and I would love to see them get the support and funding they deserve for their education campaign and beyond.

  175. Such great initiatives planned.

    Can’t wait to see all the great things they have planned come to fruition!

  176. Brendan Johnson Avatar
    Brendan Johnson

    Only way to vote!!!!

  177. Sarah Smith Avatar
    Sarah Smith

    GBHS have my vote

  178. Dani Nowosad Avatar
    Dani Nowosad

    Love these ideas!!

  179. Amazing. We love to see it.

  180. Michelle S Avatar
    Michelle S

    GBHS has my vote!

  181. GBHS is an integral part of the Guelph community.

  182. Samm Reynolds Avatar
    Samm Reynolds

    This is a fantastic and much needed service!

  183. Antoinette Duplessis Avatar
    Antoinette Duplessis

    Such important work. I’ve heard Kween speak on these issues and her dedication and passion are so obvious. This project deserves to be funded and supported.

  184. Sarah Nicole Avatar
    Sarah Nicole

    GBHS needs this community support <3

  185. Karen Sweigard Avatar
    Karen Sweigard

    Such an important part of the Guelph community!!!

  186. YES to #CHANGESTARTNOW! GHBS has been doing the hard for 10 years now…. by providing a safe place that enables people to unlearn their biases and often unknown oppressive ways + learn a correct version of history + how as individuals one can contribute to a positive, safe and equitable future for all people of colour. The GBHS provides serious topics for all learning styles in a variety of learning opportunities including speakers, film, music, dance, food and cultural events.
    The proposed project is an amazing opportunity for our community support an important initiative and to continue to grow and be empowered under the great GBHS leadership.

  187. Meeghan Nolasco Avatar
    Meeghan Nolasco

    A wonderful and positive initiative that I hope will bring the changes our community needs.

  188. A wonderful organization that deserves funding to address service gaps for our BIPOC community members!

  189. K. Osborne Avatar
    K. Osborne

    Empowering ideas!

  190. Brilliant initiative !!Good luck!!

  191. GBHS is such an inspiring force in our community, and these projects exemplify their commitment to celebrate, support and strengthen the lives of BIPOC in our area.

  192. Great ideas….

  193. Norah Chaloner Avatar
    Norah Chaloner

    Wonderful ideas! Very timely for getting more community awareness and engagement to this Guelph organization.

  194. Merle Griffin Avatar
    Merle Griffin

    An awakening is happening here in Guelph,thanks to GBHS,their
    Great initiatives for our youth,community and social ideas to create equity for all.

  195. Allan Brown Avatar
    Allan Brown

    GBHS is a unique organization that is making significant contributions to Guelph and Canada. I wholeheartedly support this program for young people

  196. I am a bit biased! But I just hope we are chosen to jump start 2021 in the right direction. Today marks 6 months since the protest and there is still so much work to be done. Thank you to our community.

  197. I absolutely love the GBHS and the work they do.

  198. GBHS will be forever grateful for this opportunity.

  199. GBHS does tireless work. The fact that our police have more support and followers then GBHS is sad to see for our community. Let’s start of 2021 by supporting them!!

  200. Mary Karen Morris Avatar
    Mary Karen Morris

    I vote for the Black Heritage Society

  201. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    I work with a diversity of young adults. Over and over I hear “there is no one that looks like me in that role, the media etc”. So, please read these words as I am a white woman. I mean no offence to the fabulous contenders for this grant who are also doing great work in the community. However, I could not help but notice that 3 of the 4 faces pitching are from the dominant culture. And, therefore, I can only guess that their network of partners and mentors will be primarily from their direct circles. I wonder where some of the young adults I work with now, would be had they had the opportunity to participate in the #ChangeNow initiative. Thus, I believe that the GBHS project will fill a role that these other groups may not be able to and, fill it with the correct people and knowledge. How can I as a member of the dominant culture be sure which resource is telling the true history; is expressing an accurate experience of a person of colour; the obstacles and challenges the youth may encounter? The GBHS is already a well established educational group doing exceptional work. They are directly connected to the community they will mentor; bring together outstanding community members (with lived experience as a person of colour) as mentors, and have an established network of suitable resources. My vote goes to the GBHS!

  202. Richard Alfred Avatar
    Richard Alfred

    The GBHS, through various activities and initiatives, has provided a platform for accessing information and perspective relevant to understanding the particular community it represents. I applaud the efforts of all who are intimately involved in the management of the society and everyone else who engages in support. So much can be achieved when time is spent understanding and getting to know the various communities that constitute the growing and diverse society. Special recognition for investing in the youth is well deserved.

  203. Let’s do this!!

  204. Jasmine McRae Avatar
    Jasmine McRae

    I vote for the Black Heritage Society.

  205. Tim Campbell-Smith Avatar
    Tim Campbell-Smith

    The GBHS has really leaned into modern technologies and methods of communicating an effective message with the masses, and does so in a way that can lead to real change. They’ve demonstrated time and time again racism doesn’t just exist in the far off land of the US – that it happens, and can be tackled, right here at home. The way they involve many stakeholders and community members speaks to a hopeful and collaborative spirit.

  206. It’s time to lift up each other.

  207. Well done!

  208. Such important work to create awareness of racial realities in a good way!

  209. Elizabeth Ivany Avatar
    Elizabeth Ivany

    All worthy causes, but for me right now – it is vital we make a difference in the bipoc community. We need to do EVERYTHING possible to change our system; to lift up the bipoc, and stamp out racism. This may mean, me, as the white person, heading to the back of the line!!

  210. Great work being done by GBHS

  211. Christopher J. Greyson-Gaito Avatar
    Christopher J. Greyson-Gaito

    GBHS is doing incredibly important work in the Guelph community. I vote for GBHS

  212. Emma Tennier-Stuart Avatar
    Emma Tennier-Stuart

    What a fantastic force for good in the community!

  213. Fingers crossed.

  214. Isomi Henry Avatar
    Isomi Henry

    I vote for GBHS!

  215. Jodi Hocken Avatar
    Jodi Hocken

    Important work!

  216. Amazing ideas! Love the work GBHS is doing here

  217. Amazing project!

  218. GBHS is an important part of the Guelph community.

  219. Samantha Staresincic Avatar
    Samantha Staresincic

    Love what they do

  220. Important work that far too often gets skipped over when the funding is rolled out. This needs to be supported.

  221. Thank you GBHS for your incredible work and dedication.

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    Carly Wasserman

    GBHS has been engaging in essential community work to ensure we properly address systemic racism. They have my vote!

  223. Black Lives Matter!

  224. Great work for the community!

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    David Beaton

    An important initiative.