Lethbridge Polytechnic closes Black History Month with food and cultural fashion

Although February is almost over and with it, Black History Month, it’s good to continue to remember throughout the year the achievements and events that marked the history of black people. With cultural food and fashion, students and employees of Lethbridge Polytechnic participated in the closing ceremony. Ugonna Lisa, a student at Lethbridge Polytechnic explains their culture.

Notable black figures in Canada include Dr. Dominique Gaspard, who during the First World War, suspended his studies to enlist in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, which was part of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. Gaspard graduated in 1918 and was one of the first generation of doctors of African descent.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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