Black History Month 2026
Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together
The Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island (BCSPEI) is celebrating Black History Month 2026, taking place from January 31 to February 28, under the theme Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together. This year’s observance marks a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of BCSPEI, the Island’s first Black-led organization dedicated to advocacy, cultural preservation, and community building.
Recognized nationally since 1995, Black History Month honours the heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada. For BCSPEI, the month is both a celebration and a living tribute to Black life on Prince Edward Island—past, present, and future. The 2026 theme reflects the strength of ancestral roots while highlighting collective growth, resilience, and the responsibility to carry this legacy forward together.
Throughout February, BCSPEI will present an Island-wide calendar of programming designed to educate, connect, and celebrate. Highlights include the Black Cultural Society Of PEI Gala (January 31), Pan-African flag-raising ceremonies across PEI (February 2–6), a Community Luncheon Series (February 7, 14 and 21), youth-focused programming like the Black Youth Engaged Luncheon (February 28), film screenings, cultural dance workshops, public lectures, and collaborations with community partners, artists, educators, and organizations.
Each initiative is intentionally designed to honour Black culture and creativity while fostering dialogue, understanding, and meaningful connection. As PEI’s Black population continues to grow, BCSPEI remains committed to creating inclusive platforms that support representation, belonging, and collective progress across Island communities.
The Black Cultural Society of PEI invites all Islanders to participate in this milestone year by attending events, learning, reflecting, and celebrating Black history not only in February, but throughout the year.
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