
February is Black History Month, an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement, including the many historical and contemporary contributions of Black Canadians and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC. We also reflect on the issues and difficulties that were faced, and continue to be faced, by the Black community. Post-secondary institutions have a unique role in the ongoing process of creating meaningful change. Educating ourselves on our responsibilities and empowering our community to do the work together is important to building a just society.
For more information, please take a moment to see the resources available to you.
Events:
- Cultivating Black Flourishing in K-12 Education: Faculty of Education – Dean’s Community Engagement Series | February 5, 2025 | Virtual
- Advancing Resilience to Anti-Black Racism in Education: A BCBELA Black Educators Symposium | February 15, 2025
- Black History Month events at UBC
- VIFF: Black History Month films
Resources:
- Resources on Black Community Supports, Articles and History (TEO website)
- Teaching for Race and Diversity (Scarfe Digital Sandbox website)
- “To understand BC’s Black history, connect past and present in Canada“ (UBC article)
- BCTF resources
- Vancouver Public Library reading list
- City of Vancouver resources | City of Richmond events
- CBC Kids articles