{"id":23623,"date":"2026-02-19T14:39:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/?p=23623"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:59:29","slug":"idc-celebrates-black-history-month-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/fr\/idc-celebrates-black-history-month-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IDC Celebrates Black History Month 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Canada\u2019s 2026 theme for Black History Month is: \u201c30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations \u2014 From Nation Builders to Tomorrow\u2019s Visionaries,\u201d highlighting three decades of Black History Month in Canada by celebrating the enduring contributions of Black Canadians across time.<\/p>\n

In recognition of Black History Month, IDC is shining a spotlight on upcoming events, accounts to follow, and recently published articles about the work, talent, and contributions of Black interior designers in Canada.<\/p>\n

Black History, Told Through Design<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nneka McGuire, IIDA | Feb. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

AD Editors Share 45 of Their Favorite Black-Owned Businesses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Audrey Lee and Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest<\/em> | Feb. 9, 2026<\/p>\n

George Brown kicks off Black Futures Month with a celebration of legacy, leadership, and imagination<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

George Brown College | Feb. 2, 2026<\/p>\n

Black History Month 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Construction Association of Nova Scotia | Feb. 2026<\/p>\n

2026 is a special year \u2014 it marks the 35th annual Black History Month in Montreal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Aysha White, Cult MTL<\/em> | Feb.5, 2026<\/p>\n

Promoting Black flourishing at UM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

University of Manitoba | Feb. 1, 2026<\/p>\n

Events:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Halifax Public Libraries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Halifax, NS<\/p>\n

Jan. 20 \u2013 Feb. 28, 2026<\/p>\n

KUUMBA Festival 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Harbourfront Centre (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 1 \u2013 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Black Heritage Month 365<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Humber College (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 3 \u2013 26, 2026<\/p>\n

Black History Month 2026: Full Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mount Royal University Students\u2019 Association (Calgary, AB)<\/p>\n

Feb. 5 \u2013 Mar. 5, 2026<\/p>\n

Black History Month 2026<\/strong><\/a>
\nSheridan Student Union (Oakville, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 5 \u2013 Mar. 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Toronto Black Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Various locations (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 10 \u2013 16, 2026<\/p>\n

Black History Month: Book club<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, BC)<\/p>\n

Feb. 19, 2026 | 12:00 \u2013 2:00 pm<\/p>\n

Halifax Black Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Various locations (Halifax, NS)<\/p>\n

Feb. 20 \u2013 24, 2026<\/p>\n

African Textile Collaging Workshop<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hart House, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 26, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Annual Black History Month Luncheon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hart House, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 26, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Black Excellence Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto Metropolitan University (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 26, 2026 | 3:00 \u2013 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Various locations (Calgary, AB)<\/p>\n

Feb. 27 \u2013 Mar. 1, 2026<\/p>\n

African Heritage Month hosted by Lieutenant Governor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Government House (Regina, SK)<\/p>\n

Feb. 27, 2026<\/p>\n

The Trending Table<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Scarborough Town Centre (Scarborough, ON)<\/p>\n

Feb. 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Canada Black Music Archives: Black History Month Showcase<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Museum of Vancouver (Vancouver, BC)<\/p>\n

Feb. 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Montr\u00e9al celebrates Black History Month<\/a><\/strong>
\nVarious locations (Montr\u00e9al, QC)<\/p>\n

Feb. 2026<\/p>\n

Black Wellness Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

University of Toronto Scarborough (Scarborough, ON)<\/p>\n

Mar. 12, 2026 | 5:30 \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Accounts to follow:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Black Canadian Interior Designers<\/strong>
\nConnecting Black Canadian Interior Designers (Decorators) \u2013 Promoting diversity in the Design Industry
\nInstagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackcanadianinteriordesigners<\/a><\/p>\n

Black Architects and Interior Designers Association (BAIDA)
\n<\/strong>BAIDA supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the profession of architecture and interior design.
\nInstagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/baida.to\/<\/a>
\nWeb:\u00a0https:\/\/www.baida.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Decanthropy<\/strong>
\nInclusive design consultancy based in Toronto, Ont.
\nInstagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/decanthropy\/<\/a>
\nWeb:\u00a0https:\/\/decanthropy.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Black Designers of Canada<\/strong>
\nExists to highlight and amplify black designers across Canada. The first-ever comprehensive Canadian index celebrating black excellence in design.
\nInstagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackdesignersofcanada<\/a>
\nWeb:\u00a0https:\/\/blackdesignersofcanada.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Building Equality in Architecture (BEA)<\/strong>
\nIndependent organization dedicated to supporting equality and diversity in the profession.
\nInstagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beat_to\/<\/a>
\nWeb:\u00a0http:\/\/www.beatoronto.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you want to highlight an event or news item in your area? Send us an email at\u00a0communications@idcanada.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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