We are SHEP BSA!

Every year at Ross Sheppard High School during the homecoming months (September-October), we the Black Student Alliance host a school wide cookout and fundraiser for our BSA. We offer food from all regions of the African/Carribean/South American diaspora as well as African American Cuisine. This event is open to all students and staff at Ross Sheppard High School. We offer a live DJ, dance floor, interactive games and a full introduction to our BSA members and staff.

Almost twenty years passed before Canada officially recognized Black History Month. A motion to establish Black History Month in Canada was introduced to the Canadian Parliament by the Honorable Jean Augustine, who had made her own contribution to Black Canadian history as the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament. In December 1995, Ms. Augustine’s motion was carried unanimously by the House of Commons and Black History Month found a new home on the Canadian calendar. Black Canadians have a remarkable history in Canada. More than escaped slaves, athletes, and entertainers, Black Canadians have been explorers, translators, soldiers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and community leaders starting from the time long before Confederation.

Each year we as a BSA try to offer activities and events that allow us to bond as a team, as a school and a community. We have hosted the movie night and we have also been very fortunate to be sponsored by West Edmonton Mall Theatres as well as the Manning Theatres in Edmonton. Students vote on the movies that they would like to see, friends and family are invited as well as our amazing BSA's accross the city and province. Its a collective effort to have a positive event with each other. 

Movies we have attended as a BSA Family:

• Black Panther 1: City Centre Edmonton Theatres
• Wakanda Forever (Black Panther 2): Manning Theatres Edmonton
• Bob Marley: One Love (biography) West Edmonton Mall Theatres
• Spiderman Accross the Spiderverse (Ross Sheppard Theatres Edmonton)

Ross Sheppard Multiculturalism Day is celebrated annually, honoring the diverse cultural communities that contribute to Canada's strength and vibrancy. It's an opportunity to celebrate diversity, reaffirm commitments to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Key aspects of Canadian Multiculturalism Day:

Celebration of Diversity: The day is a time to recognize and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that make up Canadian society. 

Commitment to Inclusion: It encourages Canadians to embrace and respect differences, fostering a more inclusive and understanding society. 

Educational Opportunity: Multiculturalism Day serves as a platform to learn about different cultures and their contributions to Canada. 

Not just a celebration: It also provides an opportunity to reflect on Canada's values, past, and future as a society.