FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2026
@ SOOKE REGION MUSEUM
Calling Sooke residents, Black individuals and families with roots in African, Caribbean, Latin American, and other diasporic communities – Join us for a week-long celebration of Black Heritage in Sooke, aligned with BC Heritage Week and Black History Month.
The theme of BC Heritage Week 2026, “Stir the Pot,” aligns powerfully with theme of Black History Month, “Out of Many Cultures, One People,” by celebrating the richness that emerges when diverse food traditions, stories, cultures, and voices come together.
Throughout the week, the program will highlight the lived experiences of being Black in Sooke through food, music, dance, storytelling, and cultural traditions, while creating a welcoming space for dialogue around Black identity, community connection, and the ongoing fight against racism. Ultimately, the Sooke Black Heritage Week seeks to strengthen community life by valuing diversity and fostering collective action toward greater understanding, equity, and social cohesion.
Registration is required to help track the number of attendees, allowing for a more effective organization of the space and activities. Some events have limited spaces available.
Fees waived for low-income participants on request.
Cultural food sharing, slideshow, music, children's activities, and community resources booths. Families will bring dishes representing their countries of origin. Please share ingredients, recipes, and the stories behind each dish in advance through the event registration form. | Free REGISTER HERE
Registration required to participate in potluck. All welcome to visit Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre and Moss Cottage that will be open with activities throughout the grounds.
Building Generational Wealth: Honouring Our Past, Investing in Our Future - Led by Busola Fagbebe. Participants will gain practical insights into financial literacy, wealth-building strategies, and legacy planning, while reflecting on historical barriers and modern opportunities. The workshop will create an open and supportive space for learning, dialogue, and empowerment, encouraging participants to build confidence in managing finances and to explore pathways toward economic independence and long-term prosperity. | $10 REGISTER HERE
Explore the rich rhythms and movements of Afro-Brazilian dances led by Carla Belas. Participants will be guided through dynamic dance routines that celebrate cultural heritage, storytelling through movement, and the joy of community expression. No prior experience is required—open to all ages and skill levels. | $10 REGISTER HERE
Open mic with featured reading by local author Fatima-Ayan Malika Hirsi: a space for expression, connection, and storytelling. Come share stories and creativity through poetry, spoken word, and personal reflections. This celebratory evening offers a welcoming space for expression, connection, and storytelling, highlighting the diversity and richness of Black experiences in Sooke. Participants of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to perform or listen, fostering dialogue, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation of the power of words in building community and cultural understanding. | Free REGISTER HERE
All events to occur at the
Sooke Region Museum
2070 Phillips Rd.,
Sooke, BC V9Z OY3
Tel: 250-642-6351
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“Global Majority” describes Black, Asian, Indigenous, Latin American, Arab, and mixed-heritage people, who make up about 85% of the Earth’s population. It embraces our collective power and potential to effect change.
Sooke Global Majority is a collective of Sooke residents coming together to help us feel less isolated, to uplift its members, to offer empathetic perspectives through challenges, and to promote connection and joy.