Black History Month at UVic
Black History Month provides an important opportunity to explore and celebrate the historical and current contributions of Black people in Canada. At UVic, we recognize the many achievements of Black faculty, staff and students. We also acknowledge ongoing work is needed to support racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
In December 2021, UVic signed the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. To help hold ourselves accountable, we have adapted and incorporated a set of action-based commitments into UVic’s new Equity Action Plan.
Stories
Building Black community on campus
Students, staff and faculty are working to centre the Black experience and celebrate Black joy and flourishing at UVic.
Connecting people across disciplines
Writer for Creative Action and Digital Content Thembie Moyo plans to help UVic students use storytelling and art to connect and talk more about different life experiences.
Reframing Black history
"I believe it is important to learn more about the recent achievements and contributions of Black people to the development of our communities, and to shine a spotlight on Black-led projects and initiatives."
— UVic historian Adebisi Alade
Topics on Black history and culture
These UVic community members are available to the media to discuss Black History Month and Black cultures.
Black History Month events
Mylène Dorcé and UVic French & Francophone Studies have partnered with local organizations on cultural activities to celebrate Black History Month.
Resources
- About Black History Month
- Black Inclusion and Flourishing at UVic
- BC Black History Awareness Society events in Victoria celebrating Black History Month
- Reflection and action guides tailored for UVic students, employees, educators, researchers and campus leaders
- Book and film recommendations for Black History Month from UVic librarians
- The 2024 theme for Black History Month: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”.