In this month we honour our past, and recognize and celebrate the strengths of our community. Explore-Learn-Discover-Share August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada – officially! On March 24, 2021 MPs in the House of Commons voted unanimously to designate August 1 as Emancipation Day across Canada. Check our story […]
Events
6 posts
August 1 is important in Canadian history because the Slavery Abolition Act affected the lives of those enslaved and the lives of their descendants. “Public Auction November 3, 1760. To be sold a boy and girl, about 11 years old.” 30 years later on September 7, 1790 a Halifax newspaper […]
A Community Story: Partnering with Digital Museums Canada provides a unique opportunity to further imprint the stories of these pioneers in a lasting way that reaches beyond the boundaries of our provincial neighborhoods and re-affirms the significance of these pioneers in Canadian history for all Canadians. BC Black History Awareness […]
For 25 years BC Black History Awareness Society has hosted a Black History Month program. So while events will be delivered differently this year, BCBHAS has put together another great month with five online events to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African […]
Mark your calendars and join BCBHAS and our Partners at your favorite events ... January 28 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Black History Month Launch * by invitation in partnership with the City of Victoria 1 Centennial Square Suggested donation:$10.00