A LEGACY WORTH PRESERVING

Black History Ottawa (BHO) is a registered Canadian charity with a mandate to advance education by increasing the public’s knowledge and appreciation of, and carrying out research in the history, culture, traditions and achievements of Canadians of African descent. Through our initiatives, we serve the community by developing and offering programs, open to the public, which focus on areas such as mentorship, youth leadership and health.


To see peoples of African descent uplifted and united with pride and knowledge of their global heritage and legacy.

Make difference in what is known about our history and contributions to Canadian society and in the kind of inheritance we leave our children in the future.

Together we can improve the public’s knowledge and appreciation for history, culture, traditions and achievements of Canadians of African descent by supporting research…

To see peoples of African descent uplifted and united with pride and knowledge of their global heritage and legacy.

Make difference in what is known about our history and contributions to Canadian society and in the kind of inheritance we leave our children in the future.

Together we can improve the public’s knowledge and appreciation for history, culture, traditions and achievements of Canadians of African descent by supporting research…
PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
UPLIFTED & UNITED WITH PRIDE
