Every year, Black History Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the heritage and numerous achievements of Afro-descendant Canadians and their communities.
It’s also a chance to strengthen ties and recommit to being a welcoming and inclusive community.
For more on Black History Month, go to the Government of Canada website.
Here are some suggestions for activities presented by the City of Dieppe, in collaboration with the Association Initiatives Afro-Canadiennes du Nouveau Brunswick (AIAC-NB).
Program
| Flag raising |
| February 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. / Coffee chat until 10:30 a.m. Dieppe City Hall (333, Acadie Avenue) Free Attend the raising of the Pan-African flag to pay tribute to Afro-descendant communities. |
| Coffee chat |
| February 1, 2025 until 10:30 a.m. Dieppe City Hall (333 Acadie Avenue) Free Following the raising of the Pan-African flag, join us for a meeting to network and exchange. Free coffee will be served, and a exhibition will be on site for the occasion. |
| Symposium on Black History in New Brunswick |
| February 1, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. École Mathieu-Martin (511 Champlain Street) Free, registration required with AIAC-NB Immerse yourself in the history and contributions of the Black community in New Brunswick, while discussing concrete actions to build a shared future. Discussion workshops, multicultural performances and more! |
| Exhibition |
| February 1 to 4 at 2 p.m., during City Hall opening hours. Dieppe City Hall (333, Acadie Avenue) Free Discover Afro-descendants who have made an impact in New Brunswick and beyond through a series of portraits. |