Africans celebrate Black History Month
Saturday 16 February 2019 African Day on the Hill showcases cultural diversity Gala is organized by African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) as part of Ottawa Black History Month…
Trudeau at Black History Month celebration
Monday 4 February 2019 Over 400 people crammed into the salon at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to hear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirm his support for African…
Shiloh Centre receives Governor General’s award
Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots Oral History Project Recipient of the 2018 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming November 8, 2018 The Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots…
BBC showcases Black Canadians
Ten Stories of Black People Living In Canada Black people have been living in Canada for centuries, and are one of the fastest growing demographics in the country today. But…
Viola Desmond featured on $10 bill
Monday, November 19, 2018 Viola Desmond’s sister helps launch new $10 bill Wanda Robson, sister of Viola Desmond, holds the new $10 banknote in Halifax in March. (Darren Calabrese/Canadian Press) …
Join 2019 Ottawa Black History Month
Be a part of Black History Month February 2019 in Ottawa, Canada Are you a member or leader of a national, regional, local social, musical, ethnic or cultural organization? Are you an…
Caesar-Chavannes: Black History Month message
1 February MP’s Black History Month message to all Black sisters Celina Caesar-Chavannes @MPCelina Dear Sisters, I know that it has been a while since I spoke to…
Black History Month in Nunavut
Nunavut Black History Society hosts events to commemorate Black History Month by Stephanie Bernard, Vice President, Nunavut Black History Society The Black History Month School Tour itinerary…
Komi Olaf re-imagines Black History Month logo
Celebrating beauty and culture: Komi Olaf re-imagines the CBC Arts logo for Black History Month The Ottawa-based artist shares the concept behind his design CBC Arts · February 1 Ottawa-based artist…
Ontario Releases First Anti-Black Racism Strategy
Province Releases First Anti-Black Racism Strategy Ontario is taking action to address the intergenerational impacts of slavery, an extended history of racial stigmatization and ongoing systemic racism. The province released…