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 2019 38th Annual Celebration

Friday, February 1, 2019
Black History Month Kickoff
**Lunch with the Mayor at City Hall**
Location: 2nd floor - City Hall, 510 Main Street
Light lunch provided. By invitation only
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Contact: bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com or Mavis McLaren 204-257-9665


Sunday, February 3, 2019
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY and DR MLK JR. MEMORIAL SERVICE
Location: New Anointing Christian Fellowship, 1425 Manitoba Avenue
Time: 6:00pm **Refreshments provided**
Contact: Pastor Brian Archer 204-269-1411

Friday, February 8, 2019
DIVERSIFY 2019 - BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Location: Vincent Massey Collegiate, 975 Dowker Ave
Food for sale catered by Miss Tiny's Food Truck (pre-orders required)
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
**FREE EVENT** Contact: diversifyvmc@gmail.com









Saturday, February 9, 2019
SOUS LE BAOBAB YOUTH DAY
Presented by: Sous Le Baobab
Time: 8:30AM-12PM(Sat) and 1:00pm-5:00pm(Sun)
Venue: Club Traverse, 267 Traverse (am and eve) & Ecole Precieux-Sang (afternoon), 209 Kenny Street
Contact: Rene 204-231-2145, Email: info@souslebaobab.com for more info on activities
(Youth Forum, Basketball, Soccer Tourney, Dinner, and more!)

Saturday, February 9, 2019
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, $40.00 Contact: Pastor Layne at 204-792-2292


Sunday, February 10, 2019
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


Saturday, February 16, 2019
BHM YOUTH DEBATE
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre, 51 Richfield Avenue
Come on out and hear a fruitful debate on the topic of "Privilege". This conversation in debate style will strive to give attendees facts and stories of this very important topic. join us!
**FREE EVENT**
**lunch provided**


Monday, February 18, 2019
HISTORY LESSON & HEALTH FORUM
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**


Friday, February 22, 2019
BHM MOVIE NIGHT
Feature film: Queen of Katwe
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 23, 2019
ACAM JOB FAIR
Presented by: ACAM
Location: Elmwood High School
505 Chalmers Avenue
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm


Saturday, February 23, 2019
HEART SPIRIT AND SOUL - 38TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT
Featuring: local choirs, groups, and soloists
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


Tuesday February 26, 2019
ANNUAL BASKETBALL CLINIC
Location: Ecole Provencher
320 Avenue De La Cathedrale
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
FREE EVENT and Open to all ages!!!
Contact: Lori Todd 204-798-7908


Saturday, March 2, 2019
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET and CLOSING CEREMONY
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave
Time: 6:00pm
Tickets: $40.00 (adults) $30.00(w/ student ID) Children 12 and under $15.00




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