February is Black History Month. Throughout this month we celebrate the heritage, traditions, achievements, and culture of people of African descent and diaspora. It’s been officially recognized by the federal government since 1995. Each year CUPW honours an individual, place or story of African heritage.
These stories and accomplishments are too neglected in our history books and museums. This year’s poster sheds light on the often-erased stories of African Americans who left the United States to settle in the Canadian Prairies.