Events Archives - BC Black History Awareness Society

March On

by Fran | Feb 28, 2023 | Events, Special Recognition

Four International observance days in March are a call to action for global, sustainable change.

No. 2 Construction Battalion Legacy in BC

by Fran | Jul 17, 2025 | Events, Pioneers 1900 -Present, Special Recognition, Stories

We are honoured to present the twelve brave Black men from British Columbia, who enlisted in No. 2 Construction Battalion, CEF. In the fall of 2024 we announced another signature project for the Society – “No. 2 Construction Battalion Legacy in BC and Beyond”. The...

An Evening with Wayde Compton, Author

by Fran | Feb 8, 2024 | Events

Thursday, February 22nd 6-9pm, doors open at 5:30 St. Ann's Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt StreetAn evening with Wayde Compton, Author Join us as we continue to celebrate and honour Black History Month with an evening with author and poet Wayde Compton, along with a...

Lincoln Alexander and Martin Luther King Jr.

by Fran | Jan 1, 2024 | Events, Special Recognition

Jan 20th and Jan 21st we honour Martin Luther King Jr. and Lincoln Alexander

Black History Month Church Service

by Fran | Jan 16, 2023 | Events

Sunday, February 4th Central Saanich United Church (formerly Shady Creek Church)7180 East Saanich RoadService starts at 10:15 am Church offering Karen Hoshal, BCBHAS Board Member and a direct descendant of Charles and Nancy Alexander will speak during the service. ...

BHM: Power and Joy – Words and Music

by Fran | Jan 16, 2023 | Events

Celebrate the Power and Joy of Words and Music Monday, February 19th 7-9pm, doors open at 6:30Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave. TICKETSSuggested minimum donation is $10.00/personIn-person ticket sales only at the door BC Black History Awareness Society is thrilled...