AMO Celebrates Black History Month
Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.
The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build.” This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future (Source: Government of Canada - Canadian Heritage).
An example of how some municipalities recognize the past and present contributions that Black Canadians make to their communities:
- Town of Aurora Black History Month
- City of Barrie Black History Month
- City of Brampton Celebrates Black History Month
- City of Brantford Black History Month
- Town of East Gwillimbury Black History Month
- City of Hamilton Black History Month
- City of Kawartha Lakes Black History Month
- City of Kitchener Black History Month
- City of Mississauga Celebrates Black History Month
- Town of Newmarket Black History Month
- City of Orillia Black History Month
- City of Oshawa Black History Month
- Selwyn Township Black History Month
- City of St. Catharines Celebrate Black History Month in February
- City of Toronto Black History Month