Each year in February, Canada observes Black History Month—a time to honor the significant achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. It also serves as a moment to reflect on the historical injustices faced by Black people in Canada, while reaffirming our commitment to dismantling the power structures that perpetuate anti-Black racism.
The 2026 theme for Black History Month in Canada, “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,” honours the Black Canadians who have shaped our past and present, and the inspiration they provide to future generations.
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee invites you to celebrate Black History Month as we highlight the contributions of our colleagues to healthcare, and build our capacity to provide inclusive and equitable healthcare services.
Tune into the Daily Informed Newsletter throughout the month of February to learn more about how TBRHSC is honoring Black History Month. For more information on Black History Month, click here.
Have you ever wondered about the significance of the colours used during Black History Month?
You may have noticed that Black History Month often features black, red, green, and gold/yellow. These colours are derived from the Pan-African Flag, a black, green, and red flag that was created by Marcus Garvey in 1920, and the red, green, and yellow of the Ethiopian flag. These colours symbolize the resilience and liberation of Black people, and each colour holds special significance:
- Black Represents Black skin, and the resilience of Black people
- Red Represents the blood of those who have been lost throughout history to enslavement, colonization, and other forms of violence
- Green Represents the rich greenery of Africa
- Yellow Represents Ethiopia, the only African country that evaded colonization. Yellow therefore denotes optimism, justice, and equality
Black History Month: Staff Features Callout:
We are currently seeking staff members or learners who identify as Black (for example, African, Caribbean, African Canadian, Afro-Caribbean, and Black Canadian) who are interested in sharing about their learning and/or work experiences in healthcare, and what Black History Month means to them.
Submissions will be featured on the Daily Informed Newsletter and TBRHSC social media pages.
If you would like to participate, or have any questions, we invite you to email the EDI Steering Committee by February 9, 2026 at 4 p.m. at: TBRHSC.EDISteeringCommittee@tbh.net.