The history of Black people is often inadequately reflected in the general history of Canada; therefore, there is a need for specific attention to be paid on said history. February (Black History Month) is the month in which we bear witness to the progress, richness, and diversity of the achievements and contributions of Black people in Canada and around the world. It is also a time to reflect on the issues and difficulties that were faced, and continue to be faced within the Black community.

During the 1920s an African American named Carter G. Woodson created and promoted Negro History Week in the USA. In 1976, the month-long celebration was implemented. In 1995, the Government of Canada officially declared February to be Black History Month throughout the country.

Here in Winnipeg, the Annual Black History Month Celebration was launched by the local Chapter of the National Black Coalition of Canada in 1981. The honor and responsibility of organizing these events have passed through different organizations throughout the years so in 2016, the official Black History Month Celebration Committee Inc. was formed. The events are open to the public and we hope to see a varied body of participants, of all communities and ages, in the hope that the linkages between all our histories become evident.

Black History Month 2018 37th Annual Celebration

Sunday, January 28, 2018
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY and DR MLK JR. MEMORIAL SERVICE
Location: New Anointing Christian Fellowship
1425 Manitoba Avenue
Time: 6:00pm


Saturday, February 3, 2018
HEART SPIRIT AND SOUL - 37TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT
Featuring: Scribe, Won By One, New Anointing Christian Fellowship, Revelation Band, and more
Time: 6:30pm (DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm)
Location: Wide World of Faith Church
465 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Advance Tickets: Adults $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, Seniors/Youth $5.00
Contact: Rhonda at 204-509-7726 or Nadia at 204-798-7352 or email bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com


Sunday, February 4, 2018
BHM FREEDOM FLAG PARTY
Presented by: Prosthetics for Foreign Donation
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Avenue
Featuring: Games, Music, Silent Auction
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tickets: $5.00 (parents FREE)



Friday, February 9, 2018
CELEBRATION OF MUSIC - SONGS OF FREEDOM
Location: X-CUES', 551 Sargent Avenue
Featuring: Live Music Showcase and Art Exhibit
Hosted by: Bubba B the MC DJ: Too Fresh
Time: 8:00pm-1:00am
Tickets: $10.00


Saturday, February 10, 2018
SOUS LE BAOBAB YOUTH DAY
Presented by: Sous Le Baobab
Time: 8:30AM-12PM(Sat) and 1:00pm-5:00pm(Sun)
Venue: Various Locations
Contact: Rene 204-231-2145, Email: info@souslebaobab.com for more info on activities
(Youth Forum, Basketball, Soccer Tourney, Dinner, and more!)

Saturday, February 10, 2018
TLWC VALENTINE'S DINNER BANQUET
Presented by:Truth and Life Worship Centre
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Tickets: Adults, $35.00 Contact: Pastor Layne at 204-792-2292


Sunday, February 11, 2018
BHM ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Time: 1:30-4pm
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Tickets: Adults, $15 Children $8
Contact: Mavis McLaren at 204-257-9665


Tuesday, February 13, 2018
VISIONARY CONVERSATIONS
Presented by: University of Manitoba
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg MB
Admission is free but seating is limited, please RSVP to rsvp@umanitoba.ca or 204 474 90715


Friday, February 16, 2018
BHM MOVIE NIGHT
Feature film: HIDDEN FIGURES
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield Avenue, Winnipeg MB
**FREE EVENT** JUST BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN (OR CASH DONATION)FOR WINNIPEG HARVEST


Saturday, February 17, 2018
YOUTH SYMPOSIUM: RESEARCH CHALLENGE!
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre, 51 Richfield Avenue
**FREE EVENT**
**lunch provided**


Monday, February 19, 2018
HISTORY LESSON & WORKSHOP
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre, 1098 Winnipeg Avenue
Cooking, Music, Arts and Crafts…
Fun for all ages! Lunch provided! Contact: Mavis @ 257-9665
**FREE EVENT**


Tuesday, February 20, 2018
CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Presented by: The Congress of Black Women (MB Chapter Inc.)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Viscount Gort – 1670 Portage Ave
Contact: 775-4378 or email cobwmb@gmail.com
*Registration fee $60.00
(*students and seniors $30) complimentary passes available for seniors and students upon request



Wednesday February 21, 2018
ANNUAL BASKETBALL CLINIC
Location: Ecole Varennes
22 Varennes Ave
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
FREE EVENT and Open to all ages!!!
Contact: Lori Todd 204-798-7908


Saturday, February 24, 2018
ACAM JOB FAIR
Presented by: ACAM
Location: Elmwood High School
505 Chalmers Avenue
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm


Saturday, February 24, 2018
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET and CLOSING CEREMONY
Location: Norwood Hotel
112 Marion Street
Time: 6:00pm
Tickets: $45.00 (adults) $35.00(w/ student ID) Children 12 and under $15.00


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