In the Know 2k23 BE IN

Spring has sprung! And as the weather gets hotter, so does the tea! Here’s what you should know to be in the know:

Ruth E. Carter, Costume Designer for Black Panther becomes the first Black Woman to win 2 Oscars.

4 Ketty Nivyabandi becomes the first Black Woman to serve as secretary General for Amnesty International Canada.

3 Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson becomes the first Black Person to be featured on a commemorative coin by the Canadian Mint.

2 Missy Elliot Becomes the first Female Hip Hop Artist to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame .

1 Kirk Diamond, Angelique Francis, and Dylan Sinclaire are among the many who won Junos during the celebration in Edmonton.

Heritage Festival presents

New Location

Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds

Date

August 5–7, 2023