Starts: February 1, 2025 at 12:01 AMEnds: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PMEvent Type: Hospital
Black History Month events 2025

These events are presented by our Network for Black Employees (NBE).
Market
The market will happen February 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us in the lower link lobby at Markham Stouffville Hospital for a market showcasing Black-owned small businesses.
If you identify as Black and would like to participate as a vendor in the market, please email nbe@oakvalleyhealth.ca. for details.
Student art competition
Who is the contest open to?
- Elementary and secondary school students in York and Durham Regions that self-identify as Black
What is the criteria of the art piece?
- You can submit a wide range of art, including drawings, digital artwork, photography, or poetry, centred around the themes of Black history and mental health
How to enter
- Please email nbe@oakvalleyhealth.ca to arrange digital submission or drop-off of your art
- Submissions need to be received by February 12
Prizes!
- By participating, you’ll be entered to win a prize. One prize will be allocated to each age group (elementary and secondary)
- Beats by Dre headphones (elementary category)
- Apple AirPods (secondary category)
- Winners will be selected by Oak Valley Health staff via online voting
- Students will be notified about their winning submission on February 26
- Winners will be formally announced on February 27 at the wrap-up event
Wrap-up event
The wrap-up event will happen February 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Join us in the lower link lobby at Markham Stouffville Hospital to hear from NBE members and enjoy a taste of African/Caribbean cuisine.
You will also be able to view the student art submissions, hear about the inspiration behind their work, and be part of the winning submission announcement.