Emancipation Day is observed annually across Canada on Aug. 1.
The City of Kingston will mark Emancipation Day on Friday, Aug. 1, with a flag-raising ceremony and community services fair in Confederation Park.
Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery across most of the British Empire in 1834. It has since become a day to reflect on the legacy of slavery, the fight for human rights and the work still needed to eliminate racism and discrimination in Canada.
The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with a flag raising involving Mayor Bryan Paterson, city councillors and local community leaders. A community services fair will follow from 12:30 to 3 p.m., offering residents the opportunity to engage with local organizations focused on equity, inclusion and social support.
The event is free and open to the public.
Emancipation Day is observed annually across Canada on Aug. 1.
Story by Alyssa Brush
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