Black History Month 2022 – BC Black History Awareness Society

Pompey Jackson may be the oldest person buried at Ross Bay Cemetery

Pompey Jackson is thought to be the oldest person buried at Ross Bay Cemetery (Site No. G42 W18). On October 3,1873 the […]

Africville Apology is delivered on February 24, 2010 by the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia for the eviction and eventual destruction of Africville in 1970

On February 24, 2010, Halifax Mayor Kelly delivered the Africville Apology, which begins: “On behalf of the Halifax Regional Municipality, I apologize […]

October 20, 2018: Toni Boot is elected Mayor of Summerland becoming the first Black Mayor in BC, and Sharmarke Dubow is elected as Victoria City Councillor

Toni Boot first served as a councillor in Summerland, BC (2014-2018). On October 20, 2018 she was elected Mayor, serving for four […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers National Apology to the descendants of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, CEF

On July 9, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a National Apology to the No. 2 Construction Battalion and their Descendants, acknowledging […]