Canada’s 2026 theme for Black History Month is: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,” highlighting three decades of Black History Month in Canada by celebrating the enduring contributions of Black Canadians across time.
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.
Black History, Told Through Design
Nneka McGuire, IIDA | Feb. 12, 2026
AD Editors Share 45 of Their Favorite Black-Owned Businesses
Audrey Lee and Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest | Feb. 9, 2026
George Brown kicks off Black Futures Month with a celebration of legacy, leadership, and imagination
George Brown College | Feb. 2, 2026
Construction Association of Nova Scotia | Feb. 2026
2026 is a special year — it marks the 35th annual Black History Month in Montreal
Aysha White, Cult MTL | Feb.5, 2026
Promoting Black flourishing at UM
University of Manitoba | Feb. 1, 2026
Events:
Halifax, NS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 28, 2026
Harbourfront Centre (Toronto, ON)
Feb. 1 – 21, 2026
Humber College (Toronto, ON)
Feb. 3 – 26, 2026
Black History Month 2026: Full Schedule
Mount Royal University Students’ Association (Calgary, AB)
Feb. 5 – Mar. 5, 2026
Black History Month 2026
Sheridan Student Union (Oakville, ON)
Feb. 5 – Mar. 21, 2026
Various locations (Toronto, ON)
Feb. 10 – 16, 2026
Black History Month: Book club
Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, BC)
Feb. 19, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Various locations (Halifax, NS)
Feb. 20 – 24, 2026
African Textile Collaging Workshop
Hart House, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
Feb. 26, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Annual Black History Month Luncheon
Hart House, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
Feb. 26, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Toronto Metropolitan University (Toronto, ON)
Feb. 26, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture
Various locations (Calgary, AB)
Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2026
African Heritage Month hosted by Lieutenant Governor
Government House (Regina, SK)
Feb. 27, 2026
Scarborough Town Centre (Scarborough, ON)
Feb. 27, 2026
Canada Black Music Archives: Black History Month Showcase
Museum of Vancouver (Vancouver, BC)
Feb. 27, 2026
Montréal celebrates Black History Month
Various locations (Montréal, QC)
Feb. 2026
University of Toronto Scarborough (Scarborough, ON)
Mar. 12, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Accounts to follow:
Black Canadian Interior Designers
Connecting Black Canadian Interior Designers (Decorators) – Promoting diversity in the Design Industry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackcanadianinteriordesigners
Black Architects and Interior Designers Association (BAIDA)
BAIDA supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the profession of architecture and interior design.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baida.to/
Web: https://www.baida.ca/
Decanthropy
Inclusive design consultancy based in Toronto, Ont.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decanthropy/
Web: https://decanthropy.com/
Black Designers of Canada
Exists to highlight and amplify black designers across Canada. The first-ever comprehensive Canadian index celebrating black excellence in design.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdesignersofcanada
Web: https://blackdesignersofcanada.com/
Building Equality in Architecture (BEA)
Independent organization dedicated to supporting equality and diversity in the profession.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beat_to/
Web: http://www.beatoronto.com/
Do you want to highlight an event or news item in your area? Send us an email at communications@idcanada.org.
