Black History Month

Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.

View the Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Black History Month.

View the Statement by Minister Joly on Black History Month.

Black History Month poster

Download the Black History Month poster.

Rollcall – A poem by George Elliot Clarke

Canada's Parliamentary Poet Laureate created this poem in honour of Black History Month and Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.

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About Black History Month

Learn how Black History Month came to be recognized in Canada.

Anniversaries of significance in 2017

Discover important days and anniversaries in Black Canadian history.

Noteworthy historical figures

Read the biographies of some notable people who have shaped Black Canadian history.

Key events in Black Canadian history

Learn about key historic events that occurred in Canada since the 1600s.

Organizations and educational resources

Explore the organizations and resources that promote awareness of Black history in Canada.

Watch videos about Black history

Proud of our History (Transcript)

Wade in the Water (Transcript)

Harriet Tubman: Humanitarian. Leader. Hero. (Transcript)

Construction Battalion (Transcript)

Elijah "The Real" McCoy (Transcript)

Victoria Rifles (Transcript)

The Contribution of Black Soldiers in the Fight for Canada (Transcript)

William Hall (Transcript)

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