February is African Heritage (Black History) Month. At the TDSB, a motion to recognize African Heritage (Black History) Month was carried in January 2002 and reaffirmed again in January 2004. The year 2026 marks 30 years of celebrating African Heritage Month in Canada. It has been recognized since 1996 through a motion introduced in the House of Commons by The Honourable Jean Augustine. 2026 also marks five years since the opening of TDSB’s Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement.
In celebration of African Heritage, the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement is excited to offer diverse Caregiver and Community sessions in collaboration with community partners. These opportunities are designed to support Black families and families raising Black children with systems navigation, and deepening their engagement and advocacy for their children in TDSB schools.
In addition to the below opportunities, the African Heritage (Black History) Month Volunteer Planning Committee invites you to a Virtual Launch Celebration on February 2 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Join the Microsoft Teams stream here
BFCN Scholarship Navigation & Directory
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in collaboration with the Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) invites Black students in Grades 7-12 and their families to a virtual scholarship application workshop. Learn how to search, prepare and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
February 12
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Registration Link
Webinar Wednesday: Families as First Teachers - Nurturing Early Literacy Strategies
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in collaboration with the Early Years Department welcomes Black families and families raising Black children to Webinar Wednesday: Families as First Teachers - Nurturing Early Literacy Strategies. This virtual session will explore the continuum of early literacy behaviours K-3 including the foundational pillars of literacy development. Learn about practical examples of classroom practices, and strategies to nurture literacy exploration and play at home.
February 18
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration Link
Black Life Untold Stories
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in collaboration with the Black Opportunity Fund are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive screening of episodes of the groundbreaking Black History docu-series – Black Life Untold Stories. This screening will be followed by a curated discussion regarding the development of the series and the educator guide. Join us at Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute for this insightful experience!
February 26
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Link
There are additional opportunities for TDSB students and staff that can be found on the internal website.