Join the community on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the historic Inglenook School as we unveil three important heritage plaques marking significant moments in Toronto's Black history.
Henry Box Brown Lane, North Star Way, and Cy McLean represent three different aspects of Black history: the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the struggles for emancipation, and the achievements of being Canada's first and only full-scale Black bandleaders during a time of segregation.
We will be joined by Cy McLean's descendants and Heritage Toronto.
Join me on Saturday, February 7, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM as we celebrate Black Excellence in Ward 13, Toronto Centre. This event offers residents and youth of our community the opportunity to meet local leaders who operate our city’s vital services, to gather career advice, and to be part of a network with other community members.
In this panel discussion, we've invited experienced and successful members from the public and non-profit sectors. These leaders, who hold executive roles in various industries, will share their stories of success, challenges, and their journeys to becoming who they are. With much more to accomplish, come and be part of the conversation with a chance to ask questions and meet them up close.
Denise Campbell, Deputy City Manager at the City of Toronto will moderate the panel and will include myself and an esteemed panel of Black leaders, including: Nadia Gouveia - Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation; Dr. Na-Koshi Lamptey - Medical Officer of Health, City of Toronto; and Nigel Barriff - President of Urban Alliance on Race Relations & Vice President of Elementary Teachers of Toronto.
What: Black Excellence Panel
When: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Regent Park Centre for Excellence (Second Floor of Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter Street)
Lace up your skates & join me for a free Family Day Skate in Regent Park! Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:00-6:00 pm at the Regent Park Ice Rink, 480 Shuter Street.
Family Day is an opportunity to come together as neighbours, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy our shared community spaces. The Family Day Skate will be a family-friendly event open to residents of all ages, whether you’re an experienced skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time. Free skates, helmets, and skating aids will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, courtesy of the City of Toronto’s Skate Lending Library. Volunteers will be on the ice to help, and a DJ will be on site to keep the energy up and the music going.
There will also be hot beverages, refreshments, and games, creating a welcoming and fun environment for families and neighbours to enjoy together. Our office will be on site in collaboration with the City of Toronto Parks & Recreation, Friends of Regent Park and more.
I hope you can join us for a fun and inclusive Family Day celebration in Regent Park.