Black History Month

There’s a lot to enjoy this February as we celebrate Black History Month during NorQuest’s 60th anniversary!

See the schedule of events designed to educate, uplift and inspire community connection.

All are welcome at community events:

February 4

NorQuest International Talent & Fashion Show

• Guest feature: Black History Month Gallery
• Location: SCFL 1-087

February 11

Black History Month Marketplace

• Location: SCFL Atrium
• Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Rice & Roots: African, Black & Caribbean (ACB) Cook-Off

Join a friendly rice dish cook-off at NorQuest, showcasing African, Caribbean and Black traditional dishes on February 11 in the SCFL Atrium. Sign up to participate in the Rice & Roots Cook-Off

• Location: SCFL Atrium
• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm

February 24

Taste of Diversity by SANQC

• Location: SCFL Atrium
• Time: 11:00 am

February 25

Roots & Relations: NorQuest Black Employee Meet-Up

• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm

February 26

Black History Month Symposium

The BHM symposium aims to educate, inspire and add to meaningful dialogue about the unique challenges and triumphs of the African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) communities featuring guest performers and speakers who have impacted Black History in Alberta.

• Location: SCFL Atrium
• Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

If you have any questions, please email bhm@norquest.ca

See a recap of last year’s festivities here.