Black History Month digital toolkit

We’ve created a digital toolkit to help Canadians including partners and stakeholders promote Black History Month content and activities.

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Black History Month 2023 poster

The primary text version of the poster is presented following the alternate PDF version.

Black History Month 2023 poster

Download the Black History Month 2023 poster [PDF - 13 MB]

Black History Month 2023 poster - text version

English poster with golden yellow background as well as various prints. The poster features 13 individuals from diverse Black communities depicting various forms of storytelling.

English text:

Ours to tell

Black History Month 2023

Canada.ca/Black-History-Month

#BHM2023

Colourable Black History Month 2023 poster

The primary text version of the printable and colourable poster is presented following the alternate PDF version.

printable and colourable Black History Month 2023 poster

Download your free printable and colourable Black History Month 2023 poster [PDF - 4.3 MB]

Colourable Black History Month 2023 poster - text version

English poster in black and white with an outline of various print-inspired designs and images of 13 individuals from diverse Black communities depicting various forms of storytelling.

English text:

Ours to tell

Black History Month 2023

Canada.ca/Black-History-Month

#BHM2023

Virtual background for video conferencing

Use our virtual background to participate in BHM celebrations or to connect with your loved ones throughout the month of February!

Virtual background English (JPG, 966.7 KB)

Text version – Virtual background English

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities.

Text: Black History Month 2023

Virtual background bilingual (JPG, 991 KB)

Text version – Virtual background bilingual

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities.

Text: Mois de l'histoire des Noirs 2023 Black History Month

Social media

On February 1, join us on social media

Kick-off of this year’s BHM campaign by downloading our cover image and set as your personal cover image on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

How to save images to your computer or mobile device

(1) Open the full-sized image

Open the full-sized image by selecting the image you wish to download.

(2) Open the contextual menu

On a PC: Right-click on the image you want to download.
On a Mac: Hold on the Control key (Ctrl) and click on the image you want to download.
On a mobile device: Tap and hold the image you want to save until the menu appears.

(3) Choose “Save as”

The options on the contextual menu will vary, depending on which web browser you’re using. Some browsers may say “Save as” while others may say “Save image as” or “Save picture as”.

(4) Optional: rename the file

A dialogue box will open, allowing you to change the file name or keep it as is.

(5) Choose a destination folder

Specify a location to save the downloaded image and click “Save”.

How to change your cover photo

  1. Head to your social media account and click “Edit Profile”.
  2. Select the "Update Cover Photo" prompt displayed on the current picture.

Facebook (JPG, 253.8 KB)

Text version — Facebook

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities. Text: #BHM2023

Twitter (JPG, 553.3 KB)

Text version — Twitter

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities. Text: #BHM2023

LinkedIn (JPG, 457.9 KB)

Text version — LinkedIn

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities.

Content and visuals for social media

Follow Canadian Heritage on social media as we highlight Black History Month trailblazers and history throughout the month of February.

Share your best BHM memory by using our campaign hashtags:

  • #BHM2023

Follow us on social media:

Complement your social media posts

Download a visual and post to social media.

Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn (JPG, 966.1 KB)

Text version — Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities. Text: Black History Month 2023 - #BHM2023

Instagram (JPG, 596.7 KB)

Text version — Instagram

Picture portraying golden yellow background as well as various print-inspired designs found in black communities. Text: Black History Month 2023 - #BHM2023

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