February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day
Image credit: Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
February is Black History Month in Canada. We invite you to join us in commemorating the 2022 theme: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day”, which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada.
The House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada in December 1995. The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first African Canadian woman elected to Parliament, introduced the motion that the House of Commons carried unanimously. We continue to use this opportunity to recognize and amplify the achievements and importance of Black Canadians and their communities.
Watch, Learn, Connect
Watch the documentary Ninth Floor here
See what’s happening for Black History Month at UBC here
Watch previous talks from UBC’s Where are all the Black People? series here
Find events and resources from Canadian Heritage here
Attend events from the BC Black History Awareness Society here
History and Timelines
Explore the timeline of Black History in Canada here
Learn about significant events that have contributed to the story of Black Canadians and their communities here
Discover the legacy and impact of Black Canadian women’s organizations, including midwives in African Nova Scotian Communities, here
Notable Figures
Read the biographies of some notable Black Canadians here
Explore “British Columbia’s Black Pioneers: Their Industry and Character Influenced the Vision of Canada“. This exhibit features 20 stories, 9 videos and 86 gallery items that include images, photographs, maps, and archival documents; all are bilingual
Learn about Anderson Ruffin Abbott: the first Canadian-born Black person to graduate from medical school