February is Black History Month.
During Black History Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.
The theme of the Government of Canada's Black History Month campaign this year is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day.
Check out our display in the foyer of the Library featuring books on the history of the Black community in Canada and works of fiction by contemporary Black Canadian authors. Discover your next favourite author!
Explore a selection of the Library’s eBooks collection highlighting Blacks in Canada available through the Library Catalogue.
Looking for movies about Black Canadian communities and lives? Canada's National Film Board (NFB) features Black communities in Canada: A rich history, a 30-film playlist intended to "portray the multi-layered lives of Canada's diverse Black communities."
Curio.ca has a selection of teacher resource guides, videos and audio featuring Black History in Canada. This series celebrates the achievements of Black Canadians and reflects on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Canada's Black community.
The National Film Board and Curio.ca are available from the Library’s video databases.
CBC Gem, CBC's digital free video streaming service, has a collection of over 50 Canadian and international titles celebrating Black history, Black stories, and honouring Black lives. Included in this collection is the documentary Firsthand: The Skin We're In. Acclaimed author, journalist, and activist Desmond Cole explores what it is to be Black in 21st century Canada. Do Black Lives Matter here?
PEI Community Reads and Bookmark are pleased to host a virtual event with Desmond Cole, on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7 pm. This event is free but registration is required. Check out the PEI Community Reads Facebook page for further information.
