Black History Month

Officially recognized and celebrated in February 1996, Black History Month honours the histories, contributions, and legacies of people of African descent in Canada. Every February, Canadians are encouraged to take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the various ways that people of African descent have contributed to all facets of Canadian society.

Black History Month is an important time to reflect on both the history and ongoing contributions of Black communities, here on campus and beyond. This year’s Black History Month theme at Durham College will be “Pathways to Excellence: Celebrating and Cultivating Black Brilliance at DC.”

Durham College (DC) is also committed to providing an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment. Here are some resources on and off campus to help all of us connect to and learn more about Black History Month and Black Canadian History, as well as our rights and responsibilities in creating a campus community free of harassment, discrimination and hate:

Internal Durham College Sources:

Harassment, Workplace Sexual Harassment/Misconduct and Discrimination Policy: (https://www.durhamcollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/harassment-and-discrimination-policy.pdf)

Wearing of a Kirpan: (https://durhamcollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Wearing-of-a-Kirpan.pdf)

All-Gender Washroom Policy: (https://durhamcollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/all-gender-washroom.pdf)

DC Library Resources: (https://ocul-it.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01OCUL_IT:DURHAM&collectionId=81265669780005160&lang=en)

External Sources:

About Black History Month: (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html)

February is Black History Month: (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html)

Black Canadians: (https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/black-canadians)