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Black History Month

An Opportunity for Celebration

Each year, the Trent community comes together to celebrate the deep heritage, culture, and influence of Black people in Canada and within Trent. From popular culture to academia, February is a month to celebrate the Black experience. This year’s Black History Month theme is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” Throughout February, we invite the Trent community to learn about and celebrate the diversity and accomplishments of Black Canadians. You can join our Durham Black History Month Opening and our Peterborough Black History Month Opening as we kick off the celebrations. Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on Canada’s history, acknowledge ongoing systemic barriers, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to support Black communities.

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Events

Events are listed by campus below. Select a campus to view details!

DURHAM CAMPUS

February 1 - 28: BHM Research Exhibition
February 1 - 28: BHM Community Highlights 
February 1 - 28: Celebrating Black Voices: A Library Showcase 
February 2: Black History Month Launch Celebration
February 2: Black History Month 2026 Vendor’s Market
February 3 & 12: Community Drum Circle
February 10: Black Resilience Panel: The Power of Advocacy and Action
February 10: Confronting Anti-Black Racism: Learning, Acting, and Collaborating (YouthREX) - Staff & Faculty
February 13: Black History Month Karaoke Night
February 23: Black History Month: Healing & Community | In Partnership with City of Oshawa & CMHA Durham
February 23 & March 2: EVERYbody Project: Black History Month Series 

February 24: Online Workshop: The Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action - Students

February 26: Black History Month Panel - Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations 
February 27: BHM Talent Night Showcase & Dance Party
 
PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS

February 1 - 28: Celebrating Black Voices: A Library Showcase 
February 3: Black History Month Cultural Opening: Celebrating Black Heritage Through Music
February 4: BHM Movie Night
February 7: TACSU LinkUp Party: Music, Community, and Connection 
February 10: Confronting Anti-Black Racism: Learning, Acting, and Collaborating (YouthREX) - Staff & Faculty
February 10: Out on Campus & BSS Movie Night: Pariah
February 12: A Black Hair Care Affair presented by TACSU, TCSA and BSS
February 13: AFROBANA 2026: A Black History Month Celebration of African and Caribbean Culture
February 13 & 27: Free Range Listening (A Black Peer Support Space) 
February 23: DJ 101 Wellness Workshop
February 23: Turning Pages: A Black History Month Book Club
February 24: Online Workshop: The Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action - Students
February 25: ‘Meet’ Pies (Community Cooking Night)
February 26: Culture Jam with Black Student Success
February 26: Black History Month Panel - Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations 

Trent Resources 

  • Student Wellness - Resources for Black, Racialized, and POC Students
  • Trent Durham Counselling Services
  • Trent Library & Archives - Books, Films & Resources List
  • First Peoples House of Learning
  • Resources from Trent School of Education
  • Otterly Inclusive Library - Book Recommendations
  • Education & Training - Equity & Human Rights Office - Trent University
  • Black History Month - School of Education - Trent University

Trent Services & Supports

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Student Groups

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  • Trent African and Caribbean Student Union (TACSU)
  • Trent Association of Black Students
  • Urithi Black Academic Mentorship Program

Community Groups

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