OCV Elementary Library - Black History

Black History is Canadian History

Video by the Ontario Black History Society.

Black history is Canadian history.

It is important to learn about and preserve history, yet much of Black Canadian history has been ignored and erased.

Black History Month, recognized in February, is a great way to remember and preserve black history, but this history and voices should be acknowledged year-round.

But why February? Click here to learn more about the origins of Black History Month. (Opens link to Brittanica).

The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) has played a very important role in the study, preservation, and promotion of black history. OBHS is responsible for initiating the celebration of Black History Month in Canada. Here is their mission:

"The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage. The Society aims to encourage public interest in Black History through the:

Recognition and documentation of the contributions of peoples of African descent and their collective histories, past and present, through education, research and collaboration.

Development and support of educational initiatives and exhibits.

Inclusion of Black History material in school curricula."

CBC Massey Lectures video from 2001 about one of Canada's First Black Settlements - The Story of Priceville Ontario

Learning Resources for Black History in Ottawa

Ontario Specific Black History

Local Organizations

Other Organizations

Learning Resources for Black History