Somerset West CHC hosts Black History Month 2026, Feb 4/Feb 18/Feb 28

Schedule

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Somerset West CHC | Ottawa, ON

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About this Event

Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) will be hosting three amazing events during February 2026 to celebrate the milestones achieved with the Black Health Plan, have a transparent dialogue on intimate partner violence, and share innovative ways to build economic empowerment.




Opening Ceremony- FEB 4

đź•‘: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Black History Month 2026 - Opening Ceremony - February 4, 2026
Host: Somerset West CHC

Info: Our opening ceremony will focus on the milestones of the Black Health Plan
a. Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
b. Time: 5-7 pm
c. Locations: 55 Eccles Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3 & 30 Rosemount Avenue Ottawa, ON K1Y 1P4


Community Engagement

đź•‘: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Black History Month 2026- Community Engagement, February 18, 2026
Host: Somerset West CHC

Info: This event will engage community members to have an honest discussion on Intimate Partner Violence, gain resources and support
a. Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
b. Time: 5-7pm
c. Location: To be determined


Closing Ceremony -FEB 28

đź•‘: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Black History Month 2026 - Closing Ceremony - February 28, 2026
Host: Somerset West CHC

Info: Our closing ceremony will engage with leaders with expertise in entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, music, and dancing for the entire family
a. Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
b. Time: 6-8 pm
c. Location: To be determined


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Somerset West CHC, 55 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Canada

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