Black History Month events
All Saints Service in Celebration of Black History Month:
Sunday, February 11 - 11 am
Join us for this special service, featuring African, Caribbean, and African American music, as we recognize and celebrate the history and future of the black community here at All Saints, and around the world.
Black Anglicans of Canada - Black History Month – Black Celebration Service
Sunday, April 28 - 2 pm
The Parish Church of St. Luke, 130 Nassau St N, Winnipeg
“The national theme for this year’s Black History Month is “ Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build.” As we are all looking forward to another year in the celebration of Black History Month, this February, on behalf of Black Anglicans in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, I send our committee’s message to everyone in the Diocese to pray along with us, engage in conversations in celebrating Black excellence, and for us all to keep telling our success stories and heritage as we join hands in building a future together that supports our shared ministry in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land.” – The Rev. Wilson Akinwale, National Board Chair of Black Anglicans of Canada
Our annual Black Celebration Service will on Sunday, April 28 at the Parish of St Luke at 2pm. Details to follow soon.
From Black History Manitoba:
Winnipeg is set to celebrate Black History Month 2024
Winnipeg is gearing up for its 43rd Annual Black History Month Celebration. We continue to explore new ventures, heightened global awareness, and to celebrate historical firsts! Our 2024 BHM theme is “STRENGTH BEHIND US, GREATNESS AHEAD OF US”.
The history of Black people has been 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.
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 and in 2024, is organized by the Black History Manitoba Celebration Committee (BHMCC) Inc. 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 our histories become evident. Most of our events this year will return to an in-person format unless otherwise specified.
Sunday, January 28, 2024
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY & DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL SERVICE
**FREE EVENT – offering and donations welcomed**
Time: 6:00pm Refreshments Provided
Venue: New Anointing Christian Fellowship, 1425 Manitoba Ave.
Contact: Pastor Brian Archer: 204.269.1411
Thursday, February 1, 2024
BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK-OFF
**Breakfast with the Mayor at City Hall**
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am - GUEST LIST IS FULL(LIMITED EVENT SPACE)
Venue: Second Floor - City Hall, 510 Main Street
Friday, February 2, 2024
MANITOBA MUSEUM FIRST FRIDAY – BHM EDITION
Time: 4:00pm -9:00pm Contact: Nadia 204 798-7352
Venue: Manitoba Museum 190 Rupert Ave. **FREE EVENT**
Vendors market, live music, food and drink for purchase
https://manitobamuseum.ca/event/celebrate-black-history/
Friday, February 9, 2024
DIVERSIFY 2024 – BHM EVENT
Time: 9:00am – 12 noon
Venue: Vincent Massey Collégiate, 975 Dowker Ave.
Contact: The Diversify Committee diversifyvmc@gmail.com
Friday, February 9, 2024
BPM X WAG–QAUMAJUQ
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm **FREE EVENT**
Venue: WAG - Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Boulevard
Contact: Manitoba Music info@manitobamusic.com
Saturday, February 10, 2024
ACAM MOVIE NIGHT
Featured Movie: Rustin **FREE EVENT**
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Afro Caribbean Association of MB, 259 Watt St
Contact: ACAM Email: afro_car@msn.com
Sunday, February 11, 2024
JAMAICAN ASSOCIATION BHM LUNCHEON
Tickets: $20.00 Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Jamaican Cultural Centre, 1098 Winnipeg Ave
Contact: Mavis McLaren 204.257.9665 **Eat in or take out**
Website: jamaicanassociation.org
Saturday, February 17, 2024
ACAM JOB FAIR
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm **FREE EVENT**
Venue: Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Avenue
Contact: ACAM Email: afro_car@msn.com
Saturday, February 17, 2024
TLWC ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DINNER
Tickets: $50.00 Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Truth & Life Worship Centre, 51 Richfield Ave
Contact: Pastor Calvert Layne 204.792.2252
Monday, February 19, 2024
BHM HISTORY LESSON AND FAMILY DAY
Time: 11:00am **FREE EVENT** Lunch Provided
Venue: Jamaican Cultural Centre, 1098 Winnipeg Ave
Contact: Mavis McLaren 204.257.9665
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
BLACK HISTORY NIGHT - WINNIPEG JETS vs MINNESOTA WILD
Time: 7:00pm Venue: Canada Life Centre
Special entertainment, ticket and food specials
Tickets available through Ticket Special - Winnipeg Jets Black History Night - Jets vs Wild
Thursday, February 22, 2024
BHM COOKING CLASS W/ CHEF ROB THOMAS
Time: 7:00pm *check website for more information
Venue: RRC Polytech Paterson Global Food Institute
**FREE EVENT** – hybrid presentation - registration via email required for in-person
Saturday February 24, 2024
VIRTUAL NON-TRIVIAL TRIVIA
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Via Zoom – link will be on BHM website event
Saturday February 24, 2024
TAKE UP SPACE YOUTH NIGHT
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm **FREE EVENT**
Venue: TableSpace 196 Osborne Street
Contact: Tracy K Email: bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com
Sunday February 25, 2024
ZUEIKE BHM NETWORK BRUNCH
Time: 2:00pm Cost: TBD
Venue: Four Crowns Restaurant 1030 McPhillips Street
Contact: Visit our website for more information
Saturday, March 2, 2024
BHM CLOSING CEREMONY AND BANQUET
Tickets: $60 (adult), $40 (student ID), $25 (child)
Reception 6:00pm Dinner Service 7:00pm
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
Tickets will be available via Eventbrite (+ fee), at BHM events (no fee), or via email/ reservation and e-transfer. Contact us via email to bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com
WHERE TO FIND US:
Website: http://www.bhmwinnipeg.com
Facebook: Black History Month - Winnipeg
Twitter/Instagram: @bhmwinnipeg Hashtag: #bhmwinnipeg
