# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Please join us at the CACD Black History Month Event, taking place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Mississauga Valley Community CentreAbout this EventCACD Black History Month 2026 EventEchoes of Greatness: Celebrating Black Canadian Legacy, Arts and FuturesTuesday, 24 February 20264:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Main programme: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.LC Taylor Auditorium, Mississauga Valley Community Centre, MississaugaSince 2005, Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development has proudly brought communities together to honour Black History Month through education, culture, and celebration. In 2026, CACD invites the community to a meaningful and inspiring evening that reflects on our shared history, celebrates artistic excellence, and points toward the futures we are building together.Documentary screening and discussion (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)The evening opens with a documentary screening on the Atlantic Slave Trade, produced by Shelley Jarrett, followed by a Q&A. This reflective and educational segment grounds the celebration in historical truth while honouring resilience, resistance, and legacy.Cultural welcome and reception (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)Guests are welcomed to a vibrant pre-programme reception featuring Caribbean steelpan music, an art exhibition, and a meet-the-artist conversation with Jamaican-Canadian painter Philemon Campbell. Caribbean cultural cuisine will be served, offering rich flavours, aromatic spices, and traditional favourites that celebrate heritage, hospitality, and shared table fellowship.Opening ceremony (6:30 p.m.)The main programme begins with opening remarks and a welcome by Ron Cunningham, Founder and CEO of CACD, followed by a land acknowledgement and the Canadian and Black national anthems performed by Dr Winston Hurlock.Programme highlightsThe evening features a dynamic mix of performances and presentations, including the fashion showcase Threads of Identity: The Story We Wear, presented by designer Tony and Shelley Jarrett; intercultural dance performances by the Oakville Chinese Network; spoken-word hosting by Master of Ceremonies Wali Shah; a keynote address by Dr Kalu, General Secretary of the African Union Sixth Region Global; musical performances by Wes McKenzie and Dr Winston Hurlock; and a featured vocal performance by Christina Smith.Community and legacy momentsGuests will also experience a Canadian Black Trailblazers tribute and an interactive segment, Our Voices, Our Future, inviting attendees to share words of legacy, resilience, and aspiration.This Black History Month celebration is more than an event. It is a gathering of stories, culture, leadership, and community spirit.Spaces are limited.Register now via Eventbrite and join us on 24 February for an evening of reflection, celebration, and connection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mississauga/echoes-of-greatness-celebrating-black-canadian-legacy-arts-and-futures/100001982130761465
- **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mississauga
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Mississauga Valley Community Centre
- **lat**: 43.5971878
- **long**: -79.6239834
- **full address**: Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES being held?
  - **A:** ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES?
  - **A:** ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES is organized by Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mississauga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ECHOES OF GREATNESS: CELEBRATING BLACK CANADIAN LEGACY, ARTS AND FUTURES sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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