Black History Month 2025

Celebrating Black History Month at Niagara Catholic
Posted on 02/04/2025

The Niagara Catholic District School Board proudly recognizes the rich heritage and outstanding contributions of Black Canadians, during Black History Month and throughout the school year.

 

Niagara Catholic believes in honouring and celebrating Black excellence and helping students better understand the Black lived experience at school, with families and in the community.  This commitment aligns with our Mission, Vision, and Values, rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our enduring belief that all are welcome and “called by name.”

 

Throughout Black History Month, students in Niagara Catholic schools are learning about the history of Black Canadians, from the time of the Underground Railroad to today in all sectors such as education, business, science, medicine, law, the arts, athletics, technology, and politics.

 

In observance of Black History Month, Niagara Catholic has provided the Diverse Saints Quilt Kit for every school and the Catholic Education Centre, depicting the many diverse Catholic saints throughout history. These quilts will be displayed as the foundation for learning about the contribution of Black saints to our faith.

 

During February, students will participate in many different events and activities. Lakeshore Catholic High School will unveil its new Diversity Wall, a project that has been more than a year in the making by students and staff.

 

At St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School, students will learn about their patron saint, St. Augustine of Hippo. Other schools are sharing information about Black history and accomplishments on announcements, through projects, and programming.

 

On February 6, Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School will host Patricia DeGuire, Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, to speak to students and staff.

 

All through the month, Niagara Catholic will showcase good news stories coming from schools on our website www.niagaracatholic.ca and on social media, Facebook and Instagram. We encourage you to check often to see the things that are happening in our schools throughout Black History Month and the school year.