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Mapping Black Calgary: the Atlas Project Launch

Hosted by a member of the Calgary Community Group
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Thu 05 Mar 18:00 - 20:00

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Join me at the Esker Foundation to celebrate the launch and unveiling of the Calgary Atlas Project's newest map: Making Place: A Map of Black Calgary.

This event is FREE but they ask that you register in case it fills up:
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This will be an engaging evening of dialogue, art, history and music with Cheryl Foggo and Simone Elizabeth Saunders for the unveiling of Making Place: A Map of Black Calgary, part of the Calgary Atlas Project.

SPEAKERS:
Cheryl Foggo is a playwright, author, and filmmaker telling stories of Western Canadians of African descent.

Simone Elizabeth Saunders is an award-winning artist celebrating Black womanhood and resilience.

This is a presentation in partnership with the Calgary Institute for the Humanities at the University of Calgary.

The Calgary Atlas Project Maps are available online and can be purchased during and after the event.