(AGENPARL) – mer 06 novembre 2024 City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory
November 6, 2024
City of Toronto to unveil plaque commemorating Canada’s largest all-Black battalion-sized military unit
Tomorrow, the City of Toronto will honour the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. This battalion was the largest all-Black battalion-sized formation in Canadian military history, formed during the First World War, a time when Black volunteers faced systemic anti-Black racism and were often rejected from service.
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Sanctuary of St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St.
Mayor Olivia Chow will be joined by the Hon. Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs, along with members of Toronto City Council, veterans, descendants of the soldiers and community members.
The program will include a traditional African opening, remarks from distinguished guests and the unveiling of the plaque. The Heritage Toronto plaque will be installed at the corner of University Avenue and King Street.