African Canadian Black History Month: Stories of Saskatchewan
Feb 6, 2025
Event Details:
African Canadian Black History Month: Stories of Saskatchewan - Heritage Regina 2025 Lecture Series
Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Doors: 6:30PM
Event: 7:00PM
Carol LaFayette-Boyd from the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Inc. highlights the history of people of African descent since their first documented arrival in Saskatchewan.
Lecture is free to the public! Donations are gratefully accepted – suggested donation of $10 per person to support Heritage Regina’s educational programming.
The Artesian is wheelchair accessible, all-ages, and a proud supporter of positive spaces initiatives with a zero-tolerance policy towards hate, harassment, and/or discrimination. We reserve the right to remove any patron creating an unsafe environment. The accessible entrance is available via a lift, Please ask staff for help if necessary.
About the Speaker
Carol LaFayette-Boyd, a second generation Canadian, was born May 17, 1942 on a farm near McGee, Sask. Carol studied psychiatric nursing at the Saskatchewan Hospital – Weyburn, and after finishing her training worked at The Monroe Clinic in Regina. She ultimately finished her Bachelor’s of Social Work in 1985, after which she worked in Special Foster Homes before retiring in 2005. At the age of 50, Carol participated in the Masters Track Meet held in Regina and has been ‘hooked’ ever since. She holds or held Saskatchewan, Canadian and world Track records for her age groups. Carol was volunteer executive director of Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Inc. (SACHM) and is now treasurer.
