WELCOME TO CENTRE WELLINGTON BLACK COMMITTEE
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) commemorative bronze plaque unveiling ceremony for Richard Pierpoint in October 2023. From left to right: Dr. Richard Alway, O.C., O. Ont., Chair of HSMBC; Mr. Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, ON; Ms. Millicent Gordon, President, Centre Wellington Black Committee; Ms. Rosemary Sadlier, former President, Ontario Black History Society and Mr. Clifton Joseph, Spoken Word Poet***.
Mission
Our mission is built on a strong ethical and transparent foundation of inclusivity for everyone and to build interrelationships within the greater Centre Wellington Community.
Richard Pierpoint plaque at John Black Public School in Fergus, Ontario.
Federal commemorative bronze and and Municipality plaques honours Richard Pierpoint at Pierport Park in Fergus.
Our Objectives
To re-establish the historical contributions and impact of the first Black settlers and their descendants in the Centre Wellington and environs.
To educate The Centre Wellington Community and the Canadian society at large of the historical significance of Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve that has been lost through hidden history (for example the contributions of the loyalist and land owner, Richard Pierpoint).
To be an advocate for Black students and youths that are facing discrimination.
To be a support system and connection to resources to the Black Committee.
