2026 Black History Month Gala

The Grande Prairie Intercultural Association

Our Gala is an inspiring and celebratory evening marking the culmination of Black History Month!

KMSC Law Performing Arts Theatre

Our Gala is an inspiring and celebratory evening marking the culmination of <a href="https://www.gpiaca.com/bhm" title="https://www.gpiaca.com/bhm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black History Month</a> (BHM) sponsored by <a href="https://grandeprairie.albertacf.com/" title="https://grandeprairie.albertacf.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Community Futures Grande Prairie &amp; Region</a> and the <a href="https://grandeprairie.albertacf.com/empowrise/apply-now-2" title="https://grandeprairie.albertacf.com/empowrise/apply-now-2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EmpowRise: Entrepreneur Training Program</a>. This reflective yet vibrant event brings community members together to honour and experience Black culture, reflect on the past month of Black History Month programming, celebrate achievements and our collective progress, and build meaningful connections in a welcoming and engaging space. Doors open at 4pm and will include a mix-and-mingle kick-off, programming begins at 5pm. Dinner by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580405925222#" title="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580405925222#" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Abie Kreations</a>, a Black-owned Business Panel, the Black Excellence Awards ceremony, live performances, an educational history presentation, highlights from the month, a silent auction, and more. All ages are welcome! A designated space for childcare will be made available for families in attendance. History PresentationTopic: Black History in Alberta and this year's theme: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's VisionariesAbout the presenter, <a href="https://why.edmonton.ca/stories/donna-coombs-montrose/" title="https://why.edmonton.ca/stories/donna-coombs-montrose/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ms. Donna Coombs-Montrose</a> is a storyteller, a community activist and a history advocate who lives in Edmonton, Alberta. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, she moved to Toronto to study library science in the late 1960s, was involved in the Black Power Movement in the 70s, and then relocated to Edmonton with her family in 1998. Months later, she started volunteering for Cariwest, Western Canada’s largest Caribbean arts festival, and eventually became its president for ten years. She’s been involved in organizations such as the Alberta Labour History Institute, Caribbean Women Network, the Congress of Black Women (Edmonton Chapter), and several others.As the City of Edmonton’s Historian Laureate, she tries to take a unique approach to telling the stories of the migration, history and experience of Black Canadians. Performances Black-owned Business PanelModerated by the emcee, Kofi Kwarteng, and Community Futures Grande Prairie &amp; Region Executive Director, Holly Sorgen.Panelists:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kibrom-afework-4a0969a1/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kibrom-afework-4a0969a1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kibrom Afework</a> - <a href="https://www.mrpretzels.ca/" title="https://www.mrpretzels.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Pretzels</a>, Franchisee</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/demar-s-anderson-4489a785/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/demar-s-anderson-4489a785/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Demar Anderson </a>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DiAndersons?themeRefresh=1" title="https://www.youtube.com/@DiAndersons?themeRefresh=1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DiAndersons Family</a> + <a href="https://mj-squared.ca/" title="https://mj-squared.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MJ Squared</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-g-81bb2816/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-g-81bb2816/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Georgia Greenwood-Duncan</a> - <a href="https://www.atasteofthetropicseatery.com/" title="https://www.atasteofthetropicseatery.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Taste of the Tropics Eatery</a> + <a href="https://www.missfullerwomancompetition.com/" title="https://www.missfullerwomancompetition.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Miss Fuller Woman Competition</a></li><li><a href="https://northwestwellnesscentre.com/about-us/" title="https://northwestwellnesscentre.com/about-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Jennifer Adams-Hessel DC</a> - <a href="https://northwestwellnesscentre.com/" title="https://northwestwellnesscentre.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Northwest Wellness Centre</a></li></ul> 2026 Black Excellence Awards:An award ceremony recognizing individuals and organizations whose contributions have uplifted and empowered the community.<ul><li>Black Youth Award - Sponsored by <a href="https://hayesfrylaw.ca/" title="https://hayesfrylaw.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hayes Fry Law</a></li><li>Black Community Impact Award - Sponsored by <a href="https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon/" title="https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Horizon Co-op</a></li><li>Black Business of the Year - Sponsored by <a href="https://marybrowns.com/" title="https://marybrowns.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mary Brown's Chicken Grande Prairie</a></li><li>Community Ally Award - Sponsored by <a href="https://www.bipanmag.ca/" title="https://www.bipanmag.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BIPAN Support Services</a></li></ul> The <a href="https://www.gpiaca.com/" title="https://www.gpiaca.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Grande Prairie Intercultural Association</a> and the Black History Month planning committee invite the local community to the 2026 Black History Month Gala to come together to recognize, learn, and experience this annual event. The dress code for the evening is semi-formal to formal. Pre-registration is required.

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