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.
The 2020 theme for Black History Month is: "Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past." This was inspired by the theme of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024).
Black History Month poster
Feet forward, head turned backward, the Sankofa bird reflects on the past to build a successful future.
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)
Topics
About Black History Month
Learn how Black History Month came to be recognized in Canada.
Noteworthy historical figures
Read the biographies of some notable people who have shaped Black Canadian history.
Organizations and educational resources
Explore the organizations and resources that promote awareness of Black history in Canada.
Legacies and institutions
Learn about organizations that Canadians of African and Caribbean descent created to advance equality and human rights.
Historic Black Canadian communities
Learn more about the Black experience in Canada through the events and contributions made by people of African and Caribbean descent to the settlement, growth and development of Canada.
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