The Speaker’s Series: A Legacy of Leadership: Black Women in Politics, Past and Present

Tue Feb 17 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

Legislative Assembly of Ontario | Toronto

Ontario's Legislative Building
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The Speaker\u2019s Series: A Legacy of Leadership: Black Women in Politics, Past and Present
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The Speaker’s Series invites attendees to experience Ontario’s rich and diverse history through a collection of engaging, in-person talks that celebrate the people, places, and moments that shape our province. February’s topic recognizes Black History Month with “A Legacy of Leadership: Black Women in Politics, Past and Present.” Join Ontario Speaker Donna Skelly at the Legislative Building, Queen's Park, as she hosts a special roundtable discussion with Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, Hon. Charmaine Williams and history-making politicians Dr. Jean Augustine and Zanana Akande. This program will be 90 minutes in length and includes a 30-minute tour at the end of the roundtable discussion. 


Tuesday, February 17th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Main lobby, Legislative Assembly of Ontario 


Space is limited. Visit the Legislative Assembly of Ontario website to reserve your spot.  


This event is free to the public. Visitors 16 years of age and older must present a piece of government-issued photo ID to enter the building. All visitors must pass through an airport-style security screening to enter the Legislative Building.  


 

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Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2, Canada

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