February is Black History Month

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future.

The theme aligns with the 10th year of the International Decade for People of African Descent and recognizes that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected.

No matter where you live, we invite all Canadians to learn more about Black Canadian communities, and how they continue to help shape Canada.

Black History Month toolkit

Black History Month 2024. Canada.ca/black-history-month. #BHM2024

Use our digital toolkit to promote Black History Month all month long. Posters, social media images, a virtual background, and much more!

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Black History Month 2024... by the numbers

Obtain data related to Black communities in Canada.

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