TORONTO, February 6, 2026 — The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario is pleased to announce a special in-suite exhibit in celebration of Black History Month, featuring collections from the Canada Black Music Archives, Black Diasporas Tkaronto, and the Archives of Ontario. It will showcase the rich contributions of diverse Black communities to Ontario’s cultural heritage.
Featured Exhibitions:
Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) will be sharing materials from its collection and from its exhibit B’LACK THEN: Muted Melodies, which highlight the untold stories of 23 Black artists through photographs, albums, newspaper clippings, films, artifacts, and other materials.
Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto traces life journeys of people of African ancestry through a multifaceted, immersive, and interactive installation that brings together a curated set of short community-led films and oral history narratives, exemplifying the diversity of experiences of the 265,000+ people from the African diaspora living in TkarontoToronto.
The Archives of Ontario will share a selection of images from its forthcoming on-site exhibition Illuminate Black: Shining Light on the Black Presence in Ontario, which explores the rich and complex histories of Black communities in Ontario from the earliest arrivals to the present day. The collection highlights themes including Black joy, Black culture and Black resilience.
“During Black History Month, this cultural gathering offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and honour the lasting contributions of Black communities that have shaped Ontario’s history and social fabric”, stated the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
The exhibit will take place in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite at Queen’s Park from February 11 to 13, 2026.
Exhibit Schedule:
- Wednesday, February 11 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 12 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, February 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. To plan your visit: https://www.ola.org/en/visit-learn
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