Black History Month
Black History Month at Heritage Park is a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the stories, contributions, and legacies of Black communities who helped shape the Prairies and Canada. Through events, storytelling, and community collaboration, Heritage Park is committed to honouring Black history.
What Black History Month Means at Heritage Park
Heritage Park is committed to sharing history in all its richness and complexity. Black History Month provides an opportunity to spotlight the stories of Black pioneers, leaders, and communities whose contributions have long been part of Prairie history, yet have too often gone untold.
Throughout the month, Heritage Park invites guests to learn more about the lives, legacies, and everyday experiences of Black individuals who helped shape Alberta and Western Canada. These stories challenge long-standing narratives and deepen our understanding of the region’s past by recognizing the diversity, resilience, and leadership that have always existed here.
While Black History Month is recognized each February, this work extends far beyond a single month. Through research, interpretation, exhibits, and collaboration with community partners, Heritage Park continues to amplify Black voices and ensure that Black history is shared in meaningful, accurate, and respectful ways for future generations.
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Year-Round Commitment | Beyond Black History Month
While Black History Month provides a focused time for reflection and learning, Heritage Park’s commitment to inclusive storytelling continues throughout the year. Honouring Black history is not limited to a single moment on the calendar but is an ongoing responsibility rooted in research, collaboration, and community relationships.
Through events, programming, and partnerships, Heritage Park works to ensure that Black histories are woven into the broader story of the Prairies. This includes recognizing the contributions of Black pioneers, families, and leaders whose lives are connected to the Park’s buildings, landscapes, and collections.
By continuing this work year-round, Heritage Park aims to create a more complete and representative understanding of history that supports learning, dialogue, and connection for generations to come.
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