The Canadian Museum of Civilization marks Black History Month
Gatineau, Quebec, January 21, 2005 — February is Black History Month, and the Canadian Museum of Civilization invites you to discover how Black inventors and intellectuals have helped shape our history. On February 3, come and meet Haitian writer Yves Antoine at the launch of his book Inventeurs et savants noirs (L'Harmattan, Paris).
With this book, lecturer, teacher, poet, scholar and author Yves Antoine raises curiosity and encourages people to learn more about the significant contributions Blacks have made to science and technology. His presentation will reveal some little-known facts from Canadian history, while giving well-earned recognition to men and women who are virtually unknown to the general public.
Yves Antoine has published a dozen works to date, in addition to contributing to several journals and reviews.
Discussion and Book Launch
Inventeurs et savants noirs
February 3 at 7:30 p.m. (in French)
Grand Hall
Free admission
Admission to the Canadian Museum of Civilization is free after 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
On the subject of Black History Month, please note that a new exhibition, Beads of Life: Eastern and Southern African Adornments will open on April 15, 2005 at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The exhibition presents aspects of the history of personal adornment in eastern and southern Africa, through a range of objects drawn from Canadian collections.
For more information, the public can call (819) 776-7000 or 1-800-555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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