FEBRUARY 2, 2026—During the month of February, Regina Public Schools proudly recognizes African Heritage/Black History Month. It is an occasion to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of people with African heritage and their communities. This month also provides an opportunity to continue learning about the wide range of African Canadian experiences, including dealing with racism, and the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history.
The 2026 theme for African-Canadian Black History Month is "30 Years of Black History: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations—From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries."
“The role of Black Canadians and their communities has largely been ignored as a key part of Canada’s history. There is little mention that some of the Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution and settled in the Maritimes were people of African descent, nor the fact that many soldiers of African descent made many sacrifices in wartime as far back as the War of 1812.”
“Few people in Canada are aware of the fact that African people were once enslaved in the territory that is now known as Canada, or of how those who fought enslavement helped to lay the foundation of Canada’s diverse and inclusive society.” (Government of Canada)
The Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum (SACHM) in Regina provides speakers for schools and works to enhance awareness of African-Canadian history and improved understanding of equity, equality and human dignity. Their virtual museum (https://sachm.org/) is a collection of the heritage, contributions and journeys of people of African ancestry who have lived or who currently live in Saskatchewan.
On the occasion of African-Canadian Black History month last year, Ted Jaleta, Regina Board of Education Trustee for Subdivision 1, participated in the making of a video for African-Canadian Black History Month.
