These women have made history – are making history.Activist, Abolitionist, Athlete, Civic Leader, Community Leader, Creative Artist, Educator, Historian, Judge, Lawyer, Pastor, Pianist, Pioneer, Politician, Teacher, Trailblazer … This year’s theme, Women at Work: Economic Growth Past, Present and Future, highlights the significant contributions women have made to the workforce […]
BC Black History Awareness Society
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August 1 1834 is important in Canadian history because the Slavery Abolition Act affected the lives of those enslaved and the lives of their descendants. March 24, 2021: Canada’s House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the […]
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 […]
She fostered the values of equality and acceptance; is recognized as a civic leader and pioneer in the development of British Columbia’s music industry. She will always be celebrated for her extensive career as a jazz singer. Not only is she the first black artist in North America to host […]
For 30 years 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 descent. This year we are hosting 5 public events! More details coming. We also want to thank and acknowledge our […]
Learn about these places, spaces, and landscapes that underscore the achievements and contributions of the first 1858 pioneers, their descendants, and the incomers and immigrants of African heritage who have chosen to make their home here.
Saturday, Feb 10th; 1:00 to 4:00 pm at RBCM. Exhibits include images, artifacts, and archival documents.
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 musical performance by the talented Caleb […]
This bakery business offered an extraordinary variety of biscuits, fancy breads and baked goods for many decades. Moses Rowe Smith arrived in Victoria in 1858 from London, Ontario. He had been engaged in the bakery business there. He set up his bakery on the south side of Johnson Street, but […]
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/person In-person ticket sales only at the door BC Black History Awareness Society is thrilled to stage these two exciting performances, ADDENA SUMTER-FREITAG and to […]
Thursday, Feb 1st 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Join BCBHAS President Silvia Mangue Alene and BCBHAS Board Members
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. Charles and Nancy were part of the earliest settlers, arriving in […]
It’s here! – a 52-page illustrated publication, BC Black History Timeline, to purchase by donation We launched a BC Black History digital timeline in 2021; and then began receiving requests for a print version. Working with a graphic design firm, we are now offering an illustrated 52-page publication to purchase […]
The Youth Dialogue is a series of three virtual youth dialogues curated to engage 40 young people between ages 15 and 19 with the contents of Worlds Within report. Participants40 youth, between 15 and 19 years of age, as follows:• 20 Black youth• 20 youths of Indigenous, Asian, and other […]
Suffragist, abolitionist, devoted daughter, wife, mother; and property owner. While Sydna’s grave at Ross Bay Cemetery is unmarked; her life’s work is indeed remarkable. Our hope is you will consider helping us raise funds to install a grave marker for Sydna Francis. This is her gravesite at Ross Bay Cemetery, […]