Buxton's Next Generation

04/18/2026

We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible achievements of some amazing individuals tonight!!! 🌟

04/09/2026

Congratulations to this year's Black Excellence Awards & Gala recipients! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

✨ Congratulations to the 2026 Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards Recipients! ✨

We are proud to celebrate this year’s outstanding individuals and organizations who continue to uplift, inspire, and lead within our community. Their dedication, resilience, and impact reflect the very best of Black excellence in Chatham-Kent.

This year’s recipients were carefully selected by a dedicated Selection Committee who thoughtfully reviewed each nomination with care, intention, and a deep respect for the stories shared. We extend our sincere gratitude to the committee for their time, insight, and commitment to ensuring a fair and meaningful process.

We also want to recognize every single nominee. Each nomination represents a story of impact, leadership, and service within our community. While only one recipient is selected per category, every nominee is deserving of recognition and celebration. Your contributions do not go unnoticed, and your work continues to make Chatham-Kent stronger.
Thank you for being part of this powerful celebration of Black excellence. ✨

⭐ 2026 Award Recipients:

• Josiah Henson Legacy of Leadership Award -
Magdiel Hoste

• Dr. Sophie B. Jones Wellness & Resilience Award -
Edna Cornwall-Shadd

• Artis Shreve Lane Creative Excellence Award -
My Carrington

• North Star Emerging Leaders Award (Ages 13–17) -
Anna Koleosho

• North Star Emerging Leaders Award (Ages 18–25) -
Shantoya Brown

• Henry Weaver Black Business Excellence Award -
The Health House – Shawna Regan

• Chatham Coloured All-Stars Athletic Excellence Award -
Arnold Robbins

• Hugh Burnett Social Justice & Changemaker Award -
Adana Fraser

• Mary Ann Shadd Cary Educational Impact Award -
Ed Robbins

Each of these recipients embodies leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to community. We are honoured to recognize their achievements and the lasting impact they continue to make.

✨ Join us as we celebrate them at the Black Excellence Awards & Gala on April 18, 2026.

🎟️ Tickets are still available:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/black-excellence-awards-and-gala

04/08/2026

The North Buxton Community Bursary is geared to assist students in Full- Time, post-secondary schooling and skilled trades programs. Community members, groups, and clubs in North Buxton contributed funds to aid students financially on their road to success! It truly takes a village, and we are privileged to have the opportunity to support our youth.

The North Buxton Community Bursary is now open for 2026 applications. The bursary will be awarded to applicants who have ties to the North Buxton community, through having lived in North Buxton or having an ancestor, close relative, or family member who is or was from our community.
The deadline for bursary applications will be May 10th, 2026 and successful applicants will be contacted by June 15, 2026.
If you would like to support the educational pursuits of the youth of the North Buxton community, donations toward the bursary are welcome and appreciated.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC680g2AjElHku_Pv4DZzazixUIzvtCV-2MaQKQCtfUX_RXw/viewform?usp=header

We thank all applicants!

04/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning for our Easter Egg Hunt—we loved celebrating with you!

A special thank you to Once Upon A Child - Windsor, Ontario, North Raleigh Fire Department, and the North Buxton Community Club for your generous support in making this event possible.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter, and we look forward to seeing you again next year! 🐰

04/02/2026

Congratulations Caleb, Jaxen & CJ!!!

Caleb Roberts, C.J. Roberts and Jaxen Baker helped lead Ridley College’s boys basketball team to the National Preparatory Association (NPA) title on Saturday, The three players from Chatham, played key roles for Ridley College, as they defeated Kings Heights 98-84 in the final played at Humber Col...

03/31/2026

Come on out This Friday April 3rd, at 10:30am for North Buxton Community Park Clean Up Day! The recent weather has left lots of branches to clear, and we can use a few helping hands! Thanks everyone!! 😃 We are also happy to provide any secondary school students with volunteer hours!

03/11/2026

Get Involved in Municipal Government!

Curious about how local decision get made – or how you can help shape them? From tuning in to Council meetings and sharing your ideas, to joining a Committee of Council, casting your vote, or even running in the next municipal election, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact in Chatham-Kent.

Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Clerk and members of Council for an insider’s look at how municipal government works and the many ways you can get involved. Whether your passionate about your neighbourhood, eager to champion a cause, or simply want to understand the process better, this session will show you how to make your voice heard and help build the community you want to live in!

Light refreshments will be shared. Brought to you by Buxton’s Next Generation and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent

03/08/2026

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere.
Today is a time to honour the women who lead, inspire, nurture, and create change in our communities. We recognize the mothers, daughters, educators, leaders, and trailblazers, past and present, whose courage and determination have helped shape a better future.

Today and every day, we celebrate the voices, contributions, and leadership of women.

Happy International Women’s Day.

03/06/2026

Mark this on your calendar!!!! We are so excited to host our Annual Buxton Community Easter Egg hunt!! Join us Saturday, April 4th at 10:30am sharp for 3 Age Group hunts!!! Huge Thanks to our Co- Presenters Once Upon A Child - Windsor, Ontario, & Good Things Grow CK! We are also going to be raffling off 3 bikes for each age group!!!! And, this is YOUR chance to have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny!! 🐰

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVkclKFoMz686GLrk2KlZdN5tiPkpniDTKUzh5PcuEqwMxFA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114826087912628133319

A few things to note:
- This is a rain or shine event, so please dress accordingly
- Please remember to bring a basket or bag to collect your eggs. These will be returned to the "egg exchange" after collection and each participant will then receive a door prize ticket and a goodie bag
- Hunts for each of the 3 age groups start PROMPTLY at 10:30am
- There will be additional activity areas for your children to enjoy!

02/22/2026

The North Buxton Community Bursary is geared to assist students in Full- Time, post-secondary schooling and skilled trades programs. Community members, groups, and clubs in North Buxton contributed funds to aid students financially on their road to success! It truly takes a village, and we are privileged to have the opportunity to support our youth.
The North Buxton Community Bursary is now open for 2026 applications. The bursary will be awarded to applicants who have ties to the North Buxton community, through having lived in North Buxton or having an ancestor, close relative, or family member who is or was from our community.
The deadline for bursary applications will be May 10th, 2026 and successful applicants will be contacted by June 15, 2026.
If you would like to support the educational pursuits of the youth of the North Buxton community, donations toward the bursary are welcome and appreciated.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC680g2AjElHku_Pv4DZzazixUIzvtCV-2MaQKQCtfUX_RXw/viewform?usp=header

We thank all applicants!