Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau

"Today, on the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, we honour and celebrate the diverse and vibrant cultures of the African continent and the ...

I welcome all Canadians to learn more about the richness of these many cultures by engaging in activities celebrating World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture." "In 2018, the Government of Canada adopted the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent to guide federal and international action to advance the economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights of people of African descent. As Canadians, we must continue to fight against anti-Black racism, prejudice, and build a world free of hate and discrimination.