The Defence Team celebrates Black History Month
February 2, 2024 - Defence Stories
February is Black History Month. It’s a time for us to celebrate and honour the many contributions that Black Canadians have made throughout our history to help make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation that it is today. For the Defence Team, it’s an opportunity to learn more about the important achievements that Black Defence Team members have made, both within our armed forces and throughout the public service.
By bringing forward their own unique perspectives, Black Defence Team members are strengthening our operations, both at home and abroad, and enhancing the work our public service does on behalf of Canadians every day.
We encourage Black Defence Team members to tell their stories and share their voices. We can all do our part to make our organization truly inclusive by embracing culture change and learning how to reinforce positive work environments that respect our diversity.
Black History Month 2024 messages:
- Statement from the Minister of National Defence to mark Black History Month
- DM/CDS/CAF CWO Message on Black History Month
- Defence Team Champion for Visible Minorities Message: Black History Month 2024
Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtags #BHM2024, #OursToTell
Save the date:
Join us for the National Defence Black History Month Event on February 8, 2024. All Defence Team members are invited to join the Deputy Minister, the Defence Champion for Visible Minorities, and special guests for the national event. You can attend in person at the Carling Campus Building 5 rotunda or virtually via MS Teams Stream: Live sound (accessible only on the National Defence network) | English Only (accessible only on the National Defence network).