Join the Conversation During Black History Month in Vancouver

“View of Hogan’s Alley” (1958): Major Matthews Collection, Bu P508.53 (City of Vancouver Archives); a Black cultural hub in Strathcona

February is Black History Month, making it a particularly important time to raise your awareness and join the discussion about the innumerable contributions that Black Canadians have made to Canada and to Vancouver.

The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “The Future is Now,” a call to recognize and honour the important cultural work and mobilizing initiatives that are being done by Black Canadians to effect positive change.

While many 2021 events are being held virtually in light of the pandemic, the energy is still the same: one premised on education, celebration, and transformation.

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Join the Conversation During Black History Month in Vancouver

Vancouver marks Black History Month with community-led celebration of key voices

The City of Vancouver has launched an interactive photomap, curated by BlackArt Gastown to mark Black History Month. Continue reading:
Vancouver marks Black History Month with community-led celebration of key voices

Cultchivating the Fringe winner, Mx, takes the digital stage this Black History Month!

7. Lili Robinson, Mx, photo by Christache Ross

The Cultch presents Mx, an Off the Corner Productions show streamed live from The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, February 18-24, 2021. Continue reading:
Cultchivating the Fringe winner, Mx, takes the digital stage this Black History Month!

Vancouver Maritime Museum presents Changing the Narrative Workshop


The Vancouver Maritime Museum has partnered with the National Congress of Black Women Foundation (NCBWF) to present Changing the Narrative, a virtual Black History Month workshop that looks at the contributions of Black Canadians to the history of B.C. The two-hour workshop will take place on Friday, February 12. Continue reading:
Vancouver Maritime Museum presents Changing the Narrative Workshop