Black History Month was officially recognized in Canada after a motion was introduced by the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament. This February, learn more about Black history in Canada.
On January 7, 2026, Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, unveiled this year’s theme: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.
The Town of Georgina recognizes and celebrates the month of February as ‘Black History Month’. The Town joins communities across the country in honouring Black excellence in Canada and celebrating the remarkable contributions that Black Canadians make to Canadian society every day.
- Video - Proud of our history
- Women in Canadian History: Rosemary Brown
- Alberta Teachers' Association Videos
Noteworthy figures
Read the biographies of some notable Black people in Canada who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity, and who have made and continue to make enormous contributions to the wellbeing, and prosperity of our country.
Programming and event schedule
Stephen Leacock Theatre
Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography
As part of the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts Education Series, a limited number of tickets are now available to the public for a special Black History Month presentation on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Award winning TEDx speaker, Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography Series is a high-energy, documentary-style hip hop performance that brings the stories of influential figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Serena Williams and Muhammad Ali to life through spoken word, music and storytelling. The performance runs approximately 50 to 55 minutes, followed by a short Q and A.
Tickets are $18 plus HST. Quantities are limited.
Georgina Public Library
Steelpan Music with Pan Fyah
Steelpan Music with Pan Fyah
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Keswick Branch | For all ages
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the history and cultural legacy of the steelpan through a live musical performance with Pan Fyah. Discover how this symbol of resilience and creativity became a global icon of Afro-Caribbean identity and musical innovation.
Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.