Since 1994, one year before BHM was officially recognized by the Government of Canada, BC Black History Awareness Society has hosted a Black History Month program to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African and Caribbean descent.
Details on all events are here!
Sponsors and Partners
BC Black History Awareness Society and Black History Month 2026 is supported in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Other sponsors and partners include Capital Regional District, City of Victoria, KWENCH Work and Culture Club, Maritime Museum of BC, Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria, Open Space Arts Society, Pacific Opera Victoria, REP Here in Canada, Royal BC Museum and Archives, and Saanich Pioneers Society.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCBlackHistoryAwarenessSociety/
This year’s theme announced by the Government of Canada is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.
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Read about the The History of Black History Month
