Stories
Juneteenth – June 19th, 1865 in the United States
While Juneteenth is mostly considered an American holiday, those of African heritage in Canada and...
Why They Came and the Pioneer Committee
The arrival of these settlers begins with this Pioneer Committee, formed by the Black community in...
An Event of National Historic Significance
The arrival of the Black Pioneers to B.C. in 1858 was designated as a National Historic Event by...
BC Black History “Firsts”
Artist, Artisan, Athlete, Community Leader, Dentist, Educator, Judge, Juror, Lawyer, Musician,...
March On
Four International observance days in March are a call to action for global, sustainable change.
No. 2 Construction Battalion Legacy in BC
We are honoured to present the twelve brave Black men from British Columbia, who enlisted in No. 2...
Gravesite Restoration Project
Preservation and Conservation
Fathers and Sons
Businessmen, Craftsmen, Entrepreneurs, Farmers, Soldiers, and Community Leaders
An Evening with Wayde Compton, Author
Thursday, February 22nd 6-9pm, doors open at 5:30 St. Ann's Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt...
Lincoln Alexander and Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 20th and Jan 21st we honour Martin Luther King Jr. and Lincoln Alexander
BC Black History Timeline Publication
It's here! - a 52-page illustrated publication, BC Black History Timeline, to purchase by donation...
Black History Month Church Service
Sunday, February 4th Central Saanich United Church (formerly Shady Creek Church)7180 East Saanich...
BHM: Power and Joy – Words and Music
Celebrate the Power and Joy of Words and Music Monday, February 19th 7-9pm, doors open at...
Ross Bay Cemetery Guided Tour
Sunday, February 25th – 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Black History and Heritage Day
Saturday, Feb 10th; 1:00 to 4:00 pm at RBCM. Exhibits include images, artifacts, and archival documents.
BHM Launch and Reception
Thursday, Feb 1st 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Join BCBHAS President Silvia Mangue Alene and BCBHAS Board Members
We honour and remember
the men and women who served, and continue to serve in war, conflict, and peace.
African Ancestry Project Youth Dialogue
The Youth Dialogue is a series of three virtual youth dialogues curated to engage 40 young people...
October is Women’s History Month in Canada
Each One Teach One
An African Proverb
Influencing the Vision of Canada
A Community Story: Partnering with Digital Museums Canada provides a unique opportunity to further...
Hope Meets Action
is now a travelling exhibition at GVPL, Central Branch
Mothers and Daughters
building remarkable lives for themselves and their children
Emancipation Day in Canada: Past, Present and Future
Canada’s collective history