The District 6 Human Rights Committee is proud to host its 8th Annual Black History Month event, taking place Feb. 19-21, 2026.

This year’s theme, Gifted and Black: Celebrating Potential and Promise, recognizes Black excellence, resilience and leadership while creating space for meaningful learning, dialogue and celebration.

Event details:

Black History Month Workshops

Date: Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Leo Gerard Hall, 1158 Aerowood Drive, Mississauga, ON

Capacity: 75 participants

Participants must attend both workshop days. Partial attendance is not permitted.

Black History Month Dinner and Dance

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Pearson Convention Centre

2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton, ON

Capacity: 300 participants

Cost:

FREE

Note: Hotel accommodations and lost time are the responsibility of the local union.

Registration information – Please read carefully

  • Attendance at both workshop days (Feb. 19 and 20) is mandatory.
  • Attendance at the Dinner and Dance on Feb. 21 is optional.
  • Workshop capacity is limited to 60 participants.
  • Dinner and Dance capacity is limited to 300 participants.
  • If a local union is registering members, the local must provide each participant’s full name and personal email address.
  • Confirmation emails and event updates will be sent directly to registered participants.
  • Confirmation emails may be sent to junk/spam folders – please check if not received.

Registration closes Feb. 9, 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached.

Register here.

Questions?

For registration questions or support, please contact:

Anita Bryan
USW District 6 Co-ordinator
abryan@usw.ca