Talk/Panel (virtual)–Historical Considerations on Nursing Education across Canada| Free but register for Zoom Link fhttps://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Urdumhrz4sEtarZyK6eoPEXNHseaj8-k3k , Thursday, February 23, 2023 @ 10:00am– 11:00am – [UBC SCHOOL OF NURSING]

For more information: https://nursing.ubc.ca/news-events/events/01-feb-2023/black-history-month-2023 Event Description: Black History Month 2023 Historical Considerations on Nursing Education across Canada Date: 23 Feb 2023 The UBC Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry will present the following activities to celebrate Black nurses throughout February 2023. Online Event: The Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry welcomes all who are interested to join …

Workshop – Anti racism black liberation through the art of dreaming – An interactive workshop welcoming community members, friends and allies| $20, Thursday, February 23, 2023 @ 5:30pm– 7:00pm – The Garden Strathcona, 868 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC [ODIHI]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anti-racism-black-liberation-through-the-art-of-dreaming-and-resting-tickets-528591640827?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: An anti-racism, black liberation through the art of dreaming and resting. An interactive workshop welcoming community members, friends and allies. As we celebrate Black History Month, we must remember that it goes beyond February, a black frame IG post and speaking without action. We invite our community members and …

Community Event: Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence | Free but register, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 @ 4:00pm– 8:00pm -Surrey City Hall -13450 104 Avenue Surrey, BC V3T 1V8 [DIVERSECITY COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-in-bc-celebrating-black-excellence-tickets-531070765957?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: This Black History Month, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, with support from the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, is launching the first annual Black in BC event to celebrate Black excellence in Surrey and Metro Vancouver. The empowering event will connect Black professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and youth, along with individual and …

Workshop (virtual): Bridging the Cultural Divide (Black History Month 2023)- Support System for Black Immigrant Families on parenting and relationship| Free but register, Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 4:00pm– 7:00pm – register to obtain link [HEADHEARTHAND FOUNDATION]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bridging-the-cultural-divide-black-history-month-2023-tickets-523919285687?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete Event Description: To observe February 2023 Black History Month, HeadHeartHand Foundation (3H Foundation) is organizing an interactive session on "Bridging the Cultural Divide", an online interactive session to provide awareness and resolution to parenting conflicts attributable to culture, generational and language gaps between parents and children (youths/young adults). This program is …

Talk/Panel: Writers Showcase feat. Rasie Bamigbade, Shelley-Anne Vidal, Joy Walcott-Francis and Lisa Rumpel | Wednesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Free but register, Montalbano Family Theatre, Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC [VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY]

For more information: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6398efe4bdd26c41009a7936 Event Description: Writers Showcase Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Central Library Description With only a few minutes to grab your attention, a talented line-up of established and emerging local writers showcase their works and bring you into their world. Rasie Bamigbade Lisa Rumpel Shelley-Anne Vidal Joy Walcott-Francis …

Social/Performance: VISIBLE hosted by Kendall Gender | $18.18, Monday, February 20, 2023 @ 9:00pm– Junction, 1138 Davie Street Vancouver, BC [TFD PRESENTS]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/visible-tickets-530887738517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: VISIBLE RETURNS and with its biggest cast ever 👀 During Black History month, we must remember that Black Love, Celebration and Art is just as valuable as Learning and Educating. We must always remember that our biggest successes come from uplifting and inspiring others. Thank you to all the …

Workshop: Camp Mamadou Diabaté – Join our Day Camp of African drumming with the MASTER OF THE TALKING BALAFON! – MAMADOU DIABATÉ | Monday, February 20, 2023 @ 12:00pm – 10:00pm | $27.54 – Victoria Edelweiss Club,108 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC [AFRICAN ARTS & CULTURAL SOCIETY – ISSAMBA CENTRE]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/camp-mamadou-diabate-tickets-478153789857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: Mamadou Diabate is an award winning balafon master and composer born in Burkina Faso. His formation “Percussion Mania” is worldwide the only one with two Balafon as lead instruments. Their music is a journey deep into the heritage of West Africa on the highest musical level of arrangements. Mamadou …

Social: AFROBEATS SUNDAYS WITH JAY BLING!| $17.31, Sunday, February 19, 2023 @ 10:00pm– 2:00am – Cabana Lounge, 1163 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC [SESE WORLD ENTERTAINMENT]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afrobeats-sundays-with-jay-bling-tickets-517258071817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: JOIN US FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND SUNDAY FEB 19 TO CELEBRATE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH HENNESSY! It’s going be a big night! We have our resident DJ’s : DJ ROCKSTAR AND DJ CHELSEA AND GUEST DJ: WORLDWIDE DJ JAY BLING with THE MONEY TEAM (FLOYD MAYWEATHER's DJ) It will be …

Community Event: The History of Hogan’s Alley with Wayde Compton and John Atkin | $20.50, Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 4:30pm– 6:00pm Vancouver Police Museum & Archives 240 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC [THE VANCOUVER POLICE MUSEUM]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-history-of-hogans-alley-with-wayde-compton-and-john-atkin-tickets-526196998387?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Event Description: The Downtown Eastside was one of the first places in Vancouver settled by European, African, and Asian people. This historic neighbourhood, which includes Gastown, Strathcona, and Chinatown, was once the thriving business and cultural centre of Vancouver. Over the decades, gentrification, a lack of affordable housing, and the forced …

Performance: Abande – Winter event in West Vancouver 2023 February 18. Jazz music, Afro Pop, Afro traditional music, Rock music, Iranian traditional music, drumming by a South African percussionist Mbuyiselo | $38.15, Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 6:00pm– 11:00pm -100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver, BC [JABULILE DLADLA, ALANA BENIC & ABDUL SAID]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/abande-tickets-433432737987?aff=ebdsbeac Event Description: Winter event in West Vancouver 2023 February 18. Jazz music, Afro Pop, Afro traditional music, Rock music, Iranian traditional music, drumming by a South African percussionist Mbuyiselo. From east, west & South of Africa to Iran, and Canadian musicians. Don't let the winter isolate you, come and enjoy fabulous night with great …