Celebrating Black History Month 2026

At Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC), solidarity and equity are at the heart of our work. Paired with respect and trust, these values drive our commitment to uplifting and supporting one another.

Last year, we hosted Durham Region’s first ever Black Health and Wellness Day in collaboration with so many incredible organizations and it was an amazing example of how many impactful events and activities are happening right here in Durham Region, in support of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Communities. These events are a testament to the vibrant, resilient, and inspiring spirit of our community members.

In honour of Black History Month, DCHC is honoured to stand in solidarity with our incredible partners serving the ACB Communities across Durham Region. In this spirit of collaboration, we proudly amplify their efforts as we come together to celebrate and honour the ACB communities in Durham Region.

Active allyship is important to us at DCHC, and we proudly support these events by participating alongside our partners. Below are the events we encourage everyone to take part in.

Together We Rise Durham
Presented by the Region of Durham
Date: February 3
Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Milestone Christian Centre (610 Monarch Avenue, Ajax)

Stand Up & Stand Out
Presented by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce
February 5, 2026
8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tosca Banquet Hall (800 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa)

Looking Back Into the Future Black History Month Conference
Run by the Looking Back Into the Future Black History Project
February 7, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture (78 Church Street South, Ajax)

The Next Ten: Our Village
Presented by Cultural Expressions for Change
February 8, 2026
2:00 p.m.
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate (1355 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax)

Clarington Black Vendor Village
Presented by the The Municipality of Clarington, in partnership with the Region of Durham and Clarington Library, Museums and Archives.
February 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville)

Black Health and Wellness Day
Presented by Durham Community Health Centre
February 28, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Canada Events Centre (300 Water Street, Whitby)