Black History Month

February is Black History Month in Canada and the United States. While it had been unofficially recognized in Canada for several decades, in December 1995 the House of Commons officially recognized February as Canadian Black History Month.

 

As we continue to respond to the results of the ADSB Student Census & Well-Being Survey, and continue to foster inclusive and welcoming learning and working environments, where all students, staff and families see themselves, the Algoma District School Board is encouraging all schools to recognize Canadian Black History Month in morning announcements and classroom learning activities. While we are encouraging learning activities in the month of February, we also recognize that Black History is Canadian History so the integration of learning about Black Canadians and their contributions to Canadian society should be ongoing throughout the year.