Black History Month

It was officially recognized by the House of Commons in 1995, following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. While there are some who critique the idea of consigning the history of a people to a single month, others see it as an opportunity to reflect on the past and present contributions and realities of a profoundly diverse community of people, who have had a presence in what we now call Canada since the 1600s. Please take a few moments to click on the links below to discover more about the history of Black people in BC and beyond - as well as various commemorative events taking place around the province.

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/black-canadians/

http://www.islandnet.com/~bcbhas

http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/290677131.html

http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2015/02/03/where-to-celebrate-black-history-month-in-vancouver/