Canadiens celebrate Black History Month

Each February, the Montreal Canadiens proudly celebrate Black History Month by honouring the rich heritage and impactful achievements of the Black community, both in hockey and in today’s society.

This month-long celebration is an opportunity to highlight the work of those who've made their mark not just in our sport, but in the world we live in, by giving visibility to the people and organizations creating positive change in our communities.

In February and beyond, explore this page to find resources that you can support, learn from and engage with.

Les Canadiens célèbrent le mois de l'histoire des Noirs

Local community organizations supporting BIPOC

Several organizations across the province work hard every day to reduce racial disparities and promote the well-being of people from Black and other racialized communities in Quebec. Check out the list below to learn more about their mission and discover the different ways you can support them.

[Social Justice] | Black Coalition of Quebec →

Defends social justice and the rights of members of the Black community.

[Social Justice] | Clinique juridique de Saint-Michel →

Facilitates access to justice for local communities experiencing systemic racism and racial profiling.

[Social Justice] | Hoodstock →

Creates spaces for dialogue and mobilizing initiatives to eliminate systemic inequalities and develop supportive, inclusive, safe, and dynamic communities within the borough of Montreal-North.

[Social Justice] | Montreal in Action →

Encourages Montrealers to take responsibility and action on key issues surrounding racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.

[Youth] | Centre des jeunes L'Escale →

Promotes the empowerment of young North Montrealers aged 15 to 25 by offering psychosocial assistance and telephone counseling support.

[Youth] | Nos Jeunes à coeur →

Provides key resources for youth from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them access to opportunities that promote their overall development.

[Youth] | Centre Lasallien →

Works with underprivileged youth from the Saint-Michel borough and their families to reduce inequalities and increase the chances of academic and social success.

[Sports] | Routes to Rootz →

Empower and destigmatize BIPOC communities by fostering a sense of belonging through outdoor nature-based excursions.

[Sports] | Les Ballons Intensifs →

Contributes to the development of youth from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to help them become engaged citizens capable of bringing about social change in their community.

[Sports] | Pour 3 Points →

By providing support to youth, P3P coaches help them gain the skills needed to succeed in school and in life.

[Sports] | Trevor Williams Kids Foundation →

Empowers Montreal’s youth to become socially conscious members of their community through sports, education, and mentoring.

[Integration] | Bureau de la communauté haïtienne de Montréal (BCHM) →

Contributes to social justice by leading interventions that develop citizenship, family and collective skills, particularly with ethnocultural communities.

[Integration] | Centre communautaire Bon Courage de Place Benoit →

Supports residents of the Hodge-Carré Benoît area and its surroundings by contributing to their personal, social and community development.

[Integration] | Cote-des-Neiges Black Community Association →

Serving the English-speaking Black Community of Montreal for 50 years. Their services are specifically designed to address the needs and enrich the lives of its diverse and vibrant community.

[Integration] | DESTA →

Supports Black youth aged 18 to 35 in reaching their educational, employability, and entrepreneurial goals through a holistic and individualized approach.

[Integration] | La Maison d’Haïti →

Improves the living conditions of Haitians, Afro-descendants and immigrants by encouraging education and integration through active participation in society.

[Integration] | West Island Black Community Association →

Empowers the Black community by promoting the education, health and personal development of youth, adults, and seniors living on the western end of the Island of Montreal.

[Women & girls] | Afrique au Féminin →

Promotes the social and economic integration as well as the living conditions of immigrant women in their community.

[Women & girls] | ForUsGirls →

Provides skills-building, leadership development, empowerment-based mentorships programs for BIPOC young women & girls.