February is Black History Month
Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.
The 2022 theme for Black History Month is: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada.
No matter where you live, we invite all Canadians to learn more about these communities, and how they continue to help shape the story of Canada.
Black History Month toolkit
Use our digital toolkit to promote Black History Month all month long. Posters, social media images, a virtual background, and much more!
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)
Black History Month 2022... by the numbers
Obtain data related to Black communities in Canada.
Topics
About Black History Month
Learn how Black History Month came to be recognized in Canada.
Noteworthy historical figures
Read the biographies of notable Black Canadians who helped shape Canada.
Black history organizations and educational resources
Explore the organizations and resources that promote awareness of Black history in Canada.
The legacy and impact of Black Canadian women’s organizations
Learn about the impact that Black Canadian women organizations have had on their communities, and how they advanced equality and human rights.
Significant events in Black Canadian history
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 story of Canada.
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