This February, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to spotlight a wide range of Black History Month events taking place across Canada. From art exhibitions and performances to leadership breakfasts, youth workshops, and community dinners, Black-led organizations nationwide are creating meaningful spaces to celebrate Black history, culture, resilience, and joy.
We invited organizations from across the country to share the events they are hosting during Black History Month 2026. Below is a curated roundup of what’s happening from January 31 through February 28.
Whether you’re looking to learn, reflect, connect, or celebrate, we hope this list helps you find events that resonate with you and your community.
January 31, 2026
Launching of Black History Month Events
Essoka French Bilingual Newcomers Help Center
Description:
We are launching Black History Month events on January 31, 2026. We are inviting the Black community to share their stories and learn why we want to come together to celebrate the month of February. The event will feature stories about our history, personal experiences, challenges, celebrations of our victories, and conversations about the way forward.
Flyers highlighting upcoming events from February 1 to February 25 will be distributed. All information will be delivered in both French and English.
Learn more: https://bilingualnewcomershelp.org/
February 1, 2026
Colour My Story
YouthUnlocked
Description:
This intergenerational storytelling workshop invites participants of all ages (13–29, but not limited to) to explore their identity, upbringing, and personal journey through creative expression in honour of Black History Month. Through guided reflection prompts, participants will consider meaningful moments from their lives—who they are, where they come from, and the values that shape them—while connecting personal stories to the broader legacy of Black history, culture, and resilience.
Participants will then bring their stories to life by creating personalized artwork on tote bags, transforming memories, symbols, words, and colours into wearable expressions of heritage and self-expression. This welcoming, hands-on experience celebrates storytelling as a powerful tool for honouring the past, affirming the present, and carrying our stories forward together.
Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/colour-my-story-tote-bag-paintingtickets-1981259317954
Black Elders – Free Meals-On-Wheels Program
Black Plant-Based Health Network
Description:
Honouring Black history through care: supporting Black Elders today.
As Black History Month begins, we are reminded that Black history is not only about the past—it lives in our Elders today. Many Black Elders, despite a lifetime of contribution, are now facing food insecurity, isolation, and health challenges.
The Black Elders – Free Meals-On-Wheels Program, led by the Black Plant-Based Health Network, is a community-driven response rooted in dignity, care, and collective responsibility. The program is already active, providing culturally appropriate, plant-based meals to Black Elders through partnerships with Black farmers, chefs, and volunteers.
Learn more: https://blackplantbasedhealthnetwork.com/black-elders-freemeals
Black History Month 2026 Kick-Off: Flag Raising & First Celebration
Equity in Justice
Description:
This is the County of Brant’s first official Black History Month kick-off celebration, marked by a flag-raising ceremony to honour Black history, culture, achievement, and community leadership. The event is designed to bring people together to celebrate culture, reflect on history, and inspire future progress.
Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-2026-kickoff-flag-raising-celebration-tickets-1980151389109
Black History Month 2026 Workshops
Afiwi Groove School
Description:
African and Caribbean dance and drumming performances.
AFIWI Black History Month dance and drum workshops are led by dynamic and talented performers and instructors with live, educational experiences rooted in the cultures of Africa and the Caribbean.
On stage, in the classroom, or in the community, Afiwi Groove School is dedicated to sharing and celebrating the unique contributions of African-rooted cultures. Through rhythmic music and movement, the organization connects children to immersive sensory experiences that awaken imagination and cultural appreciation.
Learn more: https://www.afiwigroove.com/black-history-month
February 2, 2026
Black History School Presentations
Youth Stars
Description:
Youth Stars travels across Canada to deliver engaging Black History school presentations, including:
- Pre-Colonial Black History
- The History of Little Burgundy (home of Oliver Jones & Oscar Peterson)
- The Truth About Hip Hop
Learn more: https://www.schooltour.ca/book-a-tour
February 5, 2026
Unspoken Words
Chika Oh Inc.
Description:
Unspoken Words is a body of original work exploring memory, silence, and embodied truth. Step into the vibrant world of Chika Oh, a Toronto-based visual artist, curator, and creative visionary.
This collection explores what lives beneath language—memory held in the body, unresolved emotions, and stories carried quietly over time. Each painting is created as a living surface, layered and intuitive, inviting the viewer into a personal and reflective exchange.
This month-long Black History Month exhibit runs from February 5–28, 6–9 PM at the Royal Rose Gallery in Aurora. Opening night will feature a guest spoken-word performance by poetic artist Rita Cahill.
Learn more: https://www.createwithchikaoh.com/rsvppaintnight/unspokenwords
February 6, 2026
Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast
Federation of Black Canadians
Description:
FBC is proud to lead this signature Black History Month kickoff event, continuing a tradition of celebrating Black leadership, amplifying local changemakers, and bringing communities together to shape a better future.
The morning will feature thought-provoking conversations, a leadership panel, community recognition, and bold dialogue on how Black-led initiatives across Canada are driving change in education, the economy, public policy, and beyond.
Learn more: https://fbcfcn.ca/news-events/black-leadership-breakfast/
The Tea About Being a Black Law Student
Black Law Students’ Association, Lincoln Alexander School of Law
Description:
“The Tea About Being a Black Law Student” is a flagship event designed to demystify the pathway to law for Black pre-law students, including high school students and undergraduates across the Greater Toronto Area.
Hosted by the Black Law Students’ Association at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, the event provides early, transparent, and affirming access to information, mentorship, and community. The conference breaks down barriers to understanding the law school journey—from preparation and LSAT strategies to admissions, financing, and navigating life as a Black law student in Canada.
Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-tea-about-being-a-black-lawstudent-tickets-1979810944831
Boots to Broadway: A Black History Month Fundraising Concert
Osunkoya
Description:
Join us on February 6 at The Cultch Historic Theatre for Boots to Broadway, a Black History Month concert fundraiser presented by Hogan’s Alley Society and the Junior Black Achievement Awards Society, starring acclaimed actress, recording artist, and two-time Juno Award winner Lovena B. Fox.
This genre-spanning musical journey—from country and soul to rock ’n’ roll—pays tribute to legends such as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and Patsy Cline, alongside iconic selections from Porgy and Bess, Evita, Jersey Boys, and Broadway favourites.
In Boots to Broadway, Lovena’s powerful homecoming performance celebrates legacy, reclamation, and the return of Black brilliance to Hogan’s Alley, the neighbourhood that shaped her family’s history.
Proceeds support Black-led youth empowerment, housing justice, and community programs.
Learn more: https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/events/boots-to-broadway
February 13, 2026
Voices on Stage
Ubuntu Afro-Caribbean Performance Association
Description:
Showcasing Black creatives on stage through an intersection of poetry, music, storytelling, and dramatic reading.
Learn more: https://tix.belfry.bc.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=5801
February 14, 2026
Rhythms and Cultural Expressions
Milton Fashion Week
Description:
A celebration of Black History Month featuring a first-time Black-owned pop-up marketplace, guest speakers, drumming, storytelling, DJs, and food. This family-friendly event is free and open to the community.
Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-popupmarket-milton-tickets-1980266478344
February 17, 2026
ESU Crossing the Middle Passage: Play & Workshops
Black Theatre School
Description:
Watah Theatre presents the 10-year anniversary production of esu crossing the middle passage by d’bi.young anitafrika, running February 17 – March 8, 2026 at Watah Studio Theatre in Tkaronto.
Set aboard a slave ship and embodied by Esu—the Orisha of crossroads and transformation—the performance blends poetry, ritual movement, sound, and multimedia to trace a women’s journey through the Transatlantic enslavement system. This anniversary presentation supports the continued growth of the Black Theatre School.
Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/esu-crossing-the-middle-passageby-dbiyoung-anitafrika-tickets-1978701201559
February 20, 2026
Reflections of Vancouver’s Black History
Fade to Black Entertainment
Description:
Reflections of Vancouver’s Black History — The Art of Resilience is a Black History Month 2026 celebration led by Fade to Black Entertainment Society (FTBE). The event highlights the visual arts, music, literature, and film that have shaped Vancouver’s Black cultural landscape, while creating space for dialogue, reflection, and healing within the creative community.
Building on FTBE’s long-standing work elevating Black voices through film and music, this event brings Afrofuturist dialogue to the forefront, reminding us that the arts are both mirror and medicine for the Black experience in Canada.
Event Programming:
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Art Exhibition – The Art of Resilience: Featuring established and emerging Black artists, with a focus on creatives who have contributed to Vancouver’s art scene yet remain underrecognized.
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Keynote Speakers – Then and Now: A listening circle and sharing session amplifying past, present, and future Black-led voices in the community.
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Performances & Celebration: Live performances by local musicians, poets, and influencers connecting themes of Black art, resistance, and renewal. Artists from FTBE’s network — including participants from BMMV and Da LuV James — will deliver a multi-sensory experience of rhythm and reflection.
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Special Guest DJ: DJ Earl The Pearl will close out the night.
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Cultural Dinner Experience: A catered light dinner by the chefs at the long-standing Riddim & Spice restaurant, celebrating the culinary legacy of the Black community. The meal will serve as a shared table of gratitude, connecting culture through food, conversation, and storytelling.
Cash and card bar available throughout the evening.
Why This Matters:
FTBE has spent years building platforms for Black storytelling through film, music, and cultural events — often without adequate funding or widespread support. Despite ongoing financial and systemic challenges, the organization continues to create meaningful opportunities for expression, connection, and cultural preservation.
Location: Riddim & Spice Restaurant, 1945 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
Date & Time: February 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM PST
Learn more: http://ftbe.eventive.org
Rest as Resilience Community Dinner
The Coil Care Project
Description:
The Coil Care Project is a culturally rooted initiative dedicated to supporting Black youth — especially those who are fostered, adopted into non-Black families, or navigating displacement — by providing education, tools, and affirmation to care for and love their natural hair.
This event is about more than hair; it is about restoring identity, reclaiming dignity, and nurturing community. Rest as Resilience offers an evening featuring a runway showcase of protective hairstyles, interactive reflection booths, opportunities to ask questions and learn new perspectives, and a shared meal that includes potluck-style desserts from bakeries across the Kitchener–Waterloo region.
At its core, the event invites participants to learn, eat, rest, and reconnect in a space grounded in community care.
Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rest-as-resilience-communitydinner-tickets-1980156491370?aff=earlysignup
BPPC Annual Summit: Cultivating Leaders & Elevating Excellence
Black Pharmacy Professionals of Canada
Description:
Taking place from February 20–22, 2026, at the University of Waterloo, the BPPC Excellence Summit celebrates Black pharmacy professionals while fostering leadership development and professional growth.
This national conference brings together pharmacy professionals, students, and leaders from across Canada to advance professional development, advocacy, and community health outcomes for Black Canadians.
Event Highlights:
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Educational sessions covering hospital, community, industry, and academic pharmacy practice
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Black health topics supporting culturally responsive care
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Panel discussions on Black representation in pharmacy leadership and the relicensing journeys of International Pharmacy Graduates
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Poster presentations showcasing research and innovation
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Networking opportunities through exhibitor booths and an exhibition hall
Learn more: https://www.bppcan.com/
February 21, 2026
Grand Re-Opening of TMFC for BHM
The Morgridge Foundation Center
Description:
The Morgridge Foundation Center (TMFC) has moved into a new 1,400 sq. ft. space designed to provide youth with a safe, creative environment to build life skills through on-site and community-based programs.
The grand re-opening celebration will include a mural unveiling, music, games, raffles, entertainment, prizes, and more. Community members are invited to tour the new facility and celebrate this milestone in the heart of Golden Mile.
Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/themorgridgefoundation_ca/
Black Joy Through Food & Storytelling
Thrive Together Inclusion Hub (TTIH)
Description:
Black Joy Through Food & Storytelling is an intimate cooking workshop designed to foster community connection and celebrate the joy of being Black through food, family, and shared experiences.
Hosted in a fully equipped commercial kitchen, participants will engage in hands-on preparation of traditional West African (Nigerian) or Caribbean dishes while building relationships and strengthening community bonds. The gathering is limited to 20 participants to encourage meaningful interaction.
The evening concludes with a shared meal and storytelling led by community elders and members of the TTIH team, reflecting on cultural identity, community care, and belonging through food.
Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Our Kitchen Brantford, 20 Roy Blvd, Brantford, ON N3R 7K2
Tickets: $30 | Limited spaces available
February 22, 2026
Creating Black Youth Excellence
Ubora Women’s Initiative
Description:
Creating Black Youth Excellence is a bilingual Black History Month celebration dedicated to empowering and uplifting Black youth across Alberta. Hosted by Ubora Women’s Initiative (Initiative Féminine Ubora), the event brings together youth of African, Caribbean, and Black descent for an evening of leadership development, mentorship, cultural pride, and community connection.
Held at the Highland Park Community Association in Calgary, the program features a keynote address, leadership panel, artistic performances, a visual exhibit highlighting influential Black leaders, and a structured networking dinner featuring African and Caribbean-inspired cuisine.
Participants will explore leadership pathways, representation, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on Gender Equality (SDG 5), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Youth will also have opportunities to connect with mentors, expand their professional networks, and receive professional headshots.
As a bilingual organization, Ubora integrates English and French programming to ensure inclusive participation. Building on the success of Ubora’s 2025 Lead-HER-Ship Summit — featured on CBC and attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta — this event expands its impact to Black youth of all genders across the province.
Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/ubora_women
February 25, 2026
Kora Sounds & Ancestral Rhythms: String of Legacy
African Art & Cultural CCC Inc. – ISSAMBA Centre
Description:
Kora Sounds & Ancestral Rhythms: String of Legacy is a Black History Month Closing Gala celebrating the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders, artists, and community members across Canada.
Presented by Productions Pulcherie Mboussi and AACCCS–ISSAMBA Centre, this elegant evening blends tradition, recognition, and African musical heritage to close Black History Month with reflection and celebration.
A Meeting of Kora Masters:
Experience an extraordinary performance by internationally acclaimed artists Senny Camara (Senegal/France) and Zal Sissokho (Senegal/Canada), whose collaboration bridges ancient griot traditions with contemporary artistry through the 21-string kora.
Evening Highlights:
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Awards of Excellence honouring Black leaders and changemakers
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Live Kora performance: A Meeting of Kora Masters
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Soul food buffet featuring African and Caribbean flavours
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Dance celebration with a special guest DJ
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Networking and cultural exchange
Learn more: https://www.issambacentre.ca/event-details/string-of-legacybhm-closing-dinne
February 26, 2026
Black Youth in Healthcare
Be The Change (BTC)
Description:
Thinking about a future in healthcare? This event is for Black, African, and Caribbean students in Grades 9–12 who are interested in medicine, nursing, or health sciences.
Participants will connect with Black healthcare professionals who share real-life experiences, guidance, and insight into navigating post-secondary pathways.
Event Highlights:
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Panel discussions with Black healthcare professionals
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Information on post-secondary pathways and admissions
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Practical advice, mentorship, and inspiration
Learn more: https://forms.gle/ySLXZq6QVKkQhtaz9
February 27, 2026
Black History Month Stage Production
Black Kids in Action Performing Art Group
Description:
The 7th Annual Black History Month stage production, Chains to Changes, is a powerful educational and cultural presentation that traces the journey from historical oppression to empowerment.
Through drama, dance, music, and storytelling, the production educates young audiences while fostering pride, resilience, and hope for the future.
Learn more: https://www.bkia.ca/event-details/black-history-monthproduction-2026
February 28, 2026
The Blueprint Music Business Summit & The Blueprint Experience Concert
Crown Management
Description:
The Blueprint Music Business Summit & Experience Concert is a one-day gathering designed to educate, connect, and empower artists and music professionals. The daytime summit offers expert-led panels, industry insight, and access to funding and career tools, while the evening concert transforms learning into a live, purpose-driven musical experience.
Learn more: https://shorturl.at/YzPpa
Concert: https://rb.gy/dky7zj
Let Your Art “Heart” Out
AmEnough Society
Description:
Let Your Art “Heart” Out is a trauma-informed, community-centred mental health and wellbeing event creating a safe, welcoming space for emotional expression, connection, and healing — particularly for newcomers, migrants, and refugees.
Using creative expression as a therapeutic tool, participants are invited to explore emotions through art in a non-clinical, pressure-free environment with no expectation of artistic skill or outcome. Facilitated by trauma-informed creatives and mental health practitioners, the event operates as an open, drop-in experience, allowing individuals to engage at their own pace.
At its core, the event affirms dignity, belonging, and the belief that healing is most powerful when it happens in community.
Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQ0VW4jFjb
Black History Month is not only a time to reflect on the past — it is an opportunity to actively engage with the living history being created in our communities today. The events highlighted throughout this roundup demonstrate the depth, creativity, leadership, and resilience of Black-led organizations across Canada.
From arts and culture to youth empowerment, wellness, education, and economic development, these initiatives reflect the many ways Black communities continue to shape Canada’s social and cultural landscape. We encourage you to attend, support, and share these events, and to stay connected with the organizations doing this work year-round.
At the Federation of Black Canadians, we remain committed to amplifying Black voices, strengthening community connections, and supporting initiatives that foster equity, belonging, and collective progress — during Black History Month and beyond.
