Being Black In Canada

• Halifax Black Film Festival returns with record-breaking number of films

  The Halifax Black Film Festival is celebrating its sixth anniversary online from Feb. 24 to 27.

  Perspectives

  Feb 17, 2022
  
• Toronto Black Film Festival celebrates 10th year with stellar lineup

  This year's film festival has been dedicated to the late actor Sidney Poitier, and his achievements and contributions will be celebrated throughout.

  Entertainment

  Feb 16, 2022
  
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• UBC student spearheads effort to create Black library in Vancouver

  Maya Preshyon said she was inspired to create the facility after realizing Vancouver lacked cultural spaces for the Black community that other big cities have.

  Perspectives

  Feb 4, 2022
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• Using film to shatter mental health barriers in the Black community: ‘My feelings are valid’

  Mental health advocate and filmmaker, Tyler Simmonds, explores mental health stigmas in his film 'In Search of Healing,' screening at the Halifax Black Film Festival.

  Perspectives

  Feb 25, 2021
• Bahamian artist makes her debut at Halifax Black Film Festival

  Lily Nottage's short film 'Farrin' will premiere on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Halifax Black Film Festival.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
• Netflix signs on to program that supports emerging Black filmmakers in Canada

  Netflix, National Bank and Canada Media Fund have signed on to support the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
• Black in small-town Canada: From racism to building inclusive communities

  From dealing with microaggressions to addressing stereotypes, small-town living can be isolating when you're Black.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 5, 2020
• Global News to air TV special ‘Living in Colour: Being Black in Canada’

  The series explores how Canadians, institutions, businesses and government can actively support anti-racism.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020