Black Histroy Manitoba

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Who we are

February (Black History Month) is the month in which we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Blacks in Canada and around the world.



In 1981 the Black History Month Celebration Committee was established to focus on the planning and implementation of the activities during Black History Month.

In 1990, the Committee’s role was expanded to include; programming to create an awareness of the history of Blacks in Manitoba and elsewhere; stimulating interest in the study of the contribution of persons of African ancestry to Manitoba, Canada and elsewhere; and celebrating the historical achievements of Black people in arts, education, government, sports, science, etc. in Manitoba and Canada.



Over the years, the Black History Month celebrations Committee (BHMCC) and other organizations have sponsored activities to promote, celebrate and share our culture and heritage. The highlight of the activities the BHMCC continues to be the Gospel Concert and the Awards Banquet and Closing Ceremony.



BHMCC has been relatively successful in our efforts to encourage schools and organizations in Winnipeg to organize activities during Black History Month. We in the BHMCC remain committed to ensuring that our Black heritage, achievements and contributions to society is celebrated.

Who we are

February (Black History Month) is the month in which we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Blacks in Canada and around the world.



In 1981 the Black History Month Celebration Committee was established to focus on the planning and implementation of the activities during Black History Month.

In 1990, the Committee’s role was expanded to include; programming to create an awareness of the history of Blacks in Manitoba and elsewhere; stimulating interest in the study of the contribution of persons of African ancestry to Manitoba, Canada and elsewhere; and celebrating the historical achievements of Black people in arts, education, government, sports, science, etc. in Manitoba and Canada.



Over the years, the Black History Month celebrations Committee (BHMCC) and other organizations have sponsored activities to promote, celebrate and share our culture and heritage. The highlight of the activities the BHMCC continues to be the Gospel Concert and the Awards Banquet and Closing Ceremony.



BHMCC has been relatively successful in our efforts to encourage schools and organizations in Winnipeg to organize activities during Black History Month. We in the BHMCC remain committed to ensuring that our Black heritage, achievements and contributions to society is celebrated.

Who we are

February (Black History Month) is the month in which we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Blacks in Canada and around the world.



In 1981 the Black History Month Celebration Committee was established to focus on the planning and implementation of the activities during Black History Month.

In 1990, the Committee’s role was expanded to include; programming to create an awareness of the history of Blacks in Manitoba and elsewhere; stimulating interest in the study of the contribution of persons of African ancestry to Manitoba, Canada and elsewhere; and celebrating the historical achievements of Black people in arts, education, government, sports, science, etc. in Manitoba and Canada.



Over the years, the Black History Month celebrations Committee (BHMCC) and other organizations have sponsored activities to promote, celebrate and share our culture and heritage. The highlight of the activities the BHMCC continues to be the Gospel Concert and the Awards Banquet and Closing Ceremony.



BHMCC has been relatively successful in our efforts to encourage schools and organizations in Winnipeg to organize activities during Black History Month. We in the BHMCC remain committed to ensuring that our Black heritage, achievements and contributions to society is celebrated.

What we do

Educate, disseminate and support Black Manitoban's achievements past, present and future
Bring together diverse groups of people who have an interest in promoting, educating and learning about Manitoban and Canadian Black history;
Promote diversity in Manitoba's educational, social, economic and political spectrums
Encourage youth and children to develop an interest in the achievements of peoples in Manitoba and Canada, as well as an interest in their community and the world
Provide a sense of community for people with an interest in Canadian Black History and Black in general;
Provide a means for creating new friendships especially for those new to Manitoba
Organize social and educational activities for families and individuals.


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Standing committees of the Organization:

Opening Ceremony
Youth Symposium
Basketball Clinic
Movie Night
Gospel Concert
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service
BHM Award Nomination Committee
Closing Ceremony and Awards Banquet
History Lesson

There are also opportunities in;

- Social media

- Event reporting

- Web development and maintenance

- Archiving


General meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, or as required


For more information on how you can get involved email: bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com

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