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  • Black History Month events 2025

    Starts: February 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
    Ends: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
    Event Type: Hospital

    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.