Black History Month in Gatineau: a month of celebrating Black history, culture and leadership

Sophie Demers 

The Black Community Council of Gatineau (CCNG) is hosting a wide variety of events this month Black History Month. The organization aims to recognize and celebrate all aspects of the Black experience from the history, achievements, struggles, and contributions of the Black community here in Gatineau and in Canada. 

This year's theme is “Bringing people together, innovating, and shining together”. More information on each event will be posted on the “Conseil de la Communauté noire de Gatineau: Facebook page. 

Upcoming events: 

• February 13: From 5 to 7:30 pm at the Maison du Citoyen in Salle Gatineau there will be a conference and panel discussion on Black women’s health entitled “Let’s talk about uterine fibroids” with Dr. Clémentine Buyoya and Dr. Lionel-Ange Poungui. 

• February 15: Grande Celebration Day “Noire-Si-Sons” will take place from 11 am to 5pm in the Maison du Citoyen in Salle Agora. 

• February 16: Economic Mobilization 2026: Promoting and Structuring Black Entrepreneurship Gatineau-Ottawa from 5 to 7 pm. 

• February 17: An event entitled “People from the Black community in the workplace” will take place from 5 to 7 pm. 

• February 20: from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Cercle Elles evening: talking about menstrual pain among Black women and girls 

• February 21: From 11 am to 1 pm, Health and well-being activities including Djamboola fitness and nutrition workshop 

• February 24: From 5 to 8 pm, the third edition of Black History Month Grand Conference at Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). Heritage and Leadership: Learning from the Journeys of the Black Community

• February 26: From 5 to 8 pm, Black History Month Entrepreneurial Meeting: Entrepreneurs and economic partners in dialogue

• February 28: From 6 to 9:30 pm, Closing ceremony and recognition of the 24th edition of Black History Month in Gatineau