Gala and Awards Night · February 26, 2027
Individual ticket
- Regular
- $165
- Early-bird
- $150
Black History Month 2027
February 2027Saskatchewan, Canada
BlackAwakening
February 2027
Black Awakening in Saskatchewan: Reclaiming History, Advancing Justice, Enhancing Wellbeing.
The 4th Annual Saskatchewan Afrocentric Symposium is free of cost to participants! Registration opens November 16, 2026.
- Celebrating Our Heritage.
- Inspiring Today.
- Building Tomorrow Together.
Join Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI) throughout February 2027 as we commemorate Black History Month through education, dialogue, cultural celebration, professional development, community engagement and recognition.
Three programs — the Afrocentric Symposium, the Black Heritage Education Program and the Gala and Awards Night — invite our communities to reclaim history, advance justice and enhance well-being.
About the Event
The 2027 Annual Black History Month Commemoration hosted by the Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI) will bring together community members, professionals, students, educators, researchers, organizations, government representatives and allies to explore Black history, celebrate Black achievements and address issues affecting Black communities in Saskatchewan.
Heritage · Justice · Wellbeing
Black History Month 2027
I · Heritage
Reclaiming History
Recognizing, preserving and celebrating Black history, identity, culture and contributions.
II · Justice
Advancing Justice
Addressing historical and contemporary inequalities, systemic barriers, institutional harm and the advancement of equity.
III · Wellbeing
Enhancing Wellbeing
Strengthening families, communities, inclusion, healing, professional opportunities and collective prosperity.
The 2027 Campaign
Black History Month 2027
The official campaign artwork for Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc.’s 2027 Black History Month commemoration in Saskatchewan.
Enlarge artworkThe 2027 Program
2027 Black History Month Series — at a glance
- Confirmed dates
- Proposed dates
February 2027
- 10–12Feb
- 15–24Feb
Program 03
5th Annual Black History Month Gala and Awards Night
Friday, February 26, 2027
Venue and time to be announced26Feb
Program 01
February 10–12, 2027
4th Annual Saskatchewan Afrocentric Symposium
“Black Awakening in Saskatchewan: Reclaiming History, Advancing Justice, Enhancing Wellbeing”
Event details
- Dates
- February 10–12, 2027
- Day 1
February 10 · Wednesday
5:00–7:00 pm
Venue to be announced
- Days 2 & 3
February 11–12 · Thursday–Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue to be announced
- Cost
- Registration and attendance FREE
The 4th Annual Saskatchewan Afrocentric Symposium is a three-day forum for learning, professional development, knowledge exchange and meaningful community dialogue. It will examine the history, experiences and present-day realities of Black communities in Saskatchewan and identify practical opportunities for healing, collaboration, inclusion, institutional change and improved community well-being.
The Symposium will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, facilitated breakout sessions, academic and community poster presentations, networking opportunities and engagement with researchers, professionals, students, community leaders, service providers and decision-makers.
- Community members and leaders
- Students, educators, researchers and academics
- Health, justice, policing and correctional professionals
- Settlement, employment and social-service providers
- Government and institutional representatives
- Employers, nonprofit organizations and community partners
- Allies committed to equity and stronger communities
The 2027 Black History Month will focus on key areas of learning engagement shown below:
- 01Black history, heritage and identity in Saskatchewan
- 02Health equity and Black community well-being
- 03Black experiences within justice, policing and correctional systems
- 04Racial trauma, healing and community resilience
- 05Immigration, settlement and belonging
- 06Family well-being and intergenerational resilience
- 07Education, employment and workforce advancement
- 08Leadership, professional development and economic opportunity
- 09Community-led responses to systemic and institutional barriers
Featured panel
Confronting Institutional Harm: Black Experiences in Health Care and Justice.
4th Annual Saskatchewan Afrocentric Symposium · February 10–12, 2027
Announcements coming soon
Keynote speakers and panelists
Our speakers and esteemed panelists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, each contributing unique perspectives to the symposium's diverse and enriching discussions. Speaker and panelist announcements are coming soon.
Each approved speaker’s name, title, organization, photograph and short biography will be added after approval and acceptance are confirmed.
Symposium registration
Participation is free, but advance registration is required.
- Registration opens
- November 16, 2026
- Registration closes
- February 1, 2027
Registration to open November 16, 2026 and close February 1, 2027, or earlier if capacity is reached. Participants should register only for the days and sessions they reasonably expect to attend so that seating, catering and other event resources can be planned responsibly.
Travel and accommodation information
Participants travelling from outside Saskatoon may indicate their accommodation needs during registration. Hotel information and instructions will be shared after the venue, and room arrangements are confirmed. Registration does not guarantee accommodation, transportation, or reimbursement support. Any approved assistance will be limited, eligibility-based and communicated directly to eligible participants.
Program 01Call for presentations
Call for academic and community poster presentations
Application deadline
January 10, 2027
Applicant notification: January 15, 2027
TAYFFI invites researchers, scholars, post-secondary students, emerging researchers, community-based researchers, authors and practitioners to submit an expression of interest to present a poster during the 2027 Saskatchewan Afrocentric Symposium.
Poster themes may include Black history and heritage; culture and identity; Black contributions and achievements; health and well-being; justice and community safety; education and employment; immigration, settlement and belonging; anti-Black racism and systemic barriers; economic inclusion and community development; and other issues affecting Black communities in Saskatchewan and Canada.
Application deadline
January 10, 2027
Applicant notification date
January 15, 2027
Review process
Application close: January 10, 2027; Notification: January 15, 2027
Final accepted poster due
January 29, 2027
Presentation schedule
February 11–12, 2027
A proposed poster title- A brief abstract
- Author and co-author information
- Relevant institutional or community affiliation
- A short biography
- Subject area
- Any accessibility or display requirements
- Abstract
- 250Word limit: 250 words
- Poster title
- 20Maximum: 20 words
- Presenter biography
- 100Maximum: 100 words
Poster format and dimensions
36 × 48 inches
Orientation: Landscape
Program 01Within the Symposium
StatusSubject to management approval
Symposium Marketplace
The Symposium Marketplace will provide space for Black-owned businesses, artisans, entrepreneurs, community organizations and service providers to showcase their products, services and initiatives.
- Participation
Subject to management approval- Vendor fee
- Fee: $200 per day
- Application deadline
- December 18, 2026
- Booth provisions
- Small table, chair, power, and Wi-Fi
- Vendor requirements
- No foods permitted on premises
- Applicant notification
- January 8, 2027
Apply to Become a Marketplace Vendor
Vendor applications will open only if the Symposium Marketplace is approved.
Program 02
Dates with locations being confirmed
Black Heritage Education Program
Proposed delivery period
15–24
February 2027
The Black Heritage Education Program will provide tailored learning opportunities for schools, institutions, workplaces and community organizations interested in expanding their understanding of Black history, heritage and contemporary experiences.
Delivery details
- Proposed delivery period
- February 15–24, 2027
Proposed - Saskatchewan Penitentiary
- February 23–24, 2027 is being explored and remains subject to facility confirmation
Subject to facility confirmation - Other locations
- To be announced
To be announced
- ABlack history on the Prairies
- BBlack contributions to Saskatchewan and Canada
- CCultural humility and inclusive practice
- DRace relations and community belonging
- EEquity, diversity and inclusion
- FAddressing anti-Black racism
- GCreating inclusive workplaces and institutions
- 01Presentations
- 02Workshops
- 03Facilitated discussions
Sessions may be adapted to the audience and delivered through presentations, workshops, and facilitated discussions. Organizations interested in hosting or requesting a session are invited to submit an expression of interest by December 18, 2026.
Expression of interest
By December 18, 2026
Program 03
Friday, February 26, 2027
5th Annual Black History Month Gala and Awards Night
- Date
- Friday, February 26, 2027
- Venue
- To be announced
- Time
- To be announced
Conclude TAYFFI’s 2027 Black History Month commemoration with an evening of culture, recognition, entertainment and community celebration.
The Gala and Awards Night will celebrate individuals, organizations and partners whose leadership, service and contributions positively affect our communities.
Guests can look forward to
- A formal dinner
- Live cultural and musical entertainment
- Community recognition and awards
- Networking and fellowship
- Sponsor and partner recognition
- Opportunities to support TAYFFI’s work
Tickets
Individual tickets and tables of eight
Early-bird offer
November 16, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Gala and Awards Night · February 26, 2027
Table package for eight
- Regular
- $935
- Early-bird
- $850
Ticket sales are proposed to open November 16, 2026. Regular ticket sales will close February 22, 2027, or earlier if tickets are sold out. Tickets will be sold through TAYFFI’s approved online ticketing platform.
Recognition
Award nominations
- Nominations open
- November 16, 2026
- Nominations close
- December 11, 2026
Community members will be invited to nominate themselves or another eligible individual for recognition at the Gala and Awards Night. Nominations will be opened on November 16, 2026 and close December 11, 2026. Award categories, eligibility requirements, supporting document requirements, and the selection process will be announced soon.
Award categories and eligibility to be announced
Participate
Get involved
- 01Attend the Saskatchewan Afrocentric SymposiumRegistration
- 02Submit an academic or community posterCall for posters
- 03Request a Black Heritage Education sessionEducation program
- 04Attend the Gala and Awards NightTickets
- 05Submit an award nomination when nominations openOpens Nov 16, 2026
- 06Become a sponsor or donorSponsorship
- 07Apply for marketplace space if the marketplace is approvedSubject to approval
- 08Volunteer during one or more eventsEmail the team
- 09Join the mailing list and share the program with your networksStay connected
Partnership
Become a 2027 Black History Month sponsor
TAYFFI’s Black History Month program is made possible through the support of corporate sponsors, individual donors, philanthropic organizations, community partners, and in-kind contributors. Sponsorship will support the delivery of the Symposium, Black Heritage Education Program and Gala and Awards Night.
Priority recognition deadline
December 18, 2026
Sponsorship levels
- Platinum$20,000+
- Gold$15,000+
- Silver$10,000+
- Bronze$5,000+
- Community Partner$2,500+
- Community Supporter or Individual Donor$1,000+
- General DonationAny amount
Sponsors seeking priority recognition in printed and digital event materials should confirm their commitment by December 18, 2026. Approved benefits may include website visibility, event signage, social-media promotion, Gala seating, program acknowledgements, exhibit space and other opportunities described in the final sponsorship package. Benefits are subject to availability, approval, and the terms of the confirmed sponsorship agreement.
Accessibility, privacy and media notice
Accessibility
TAYFFI is committed to creating welcoming and accessible events. Participants should identify accessibility, dietary, and communication requirements during registration so that reasonable arrangements can be explored.
Privacy
Personal information collected through registration, applications, nominations and ticket sales will be used for event administration, participant communication, planning and reporting in accordance with TAYFFI’s privacy practices.
Media
Photography, audio recording, video recording, and livestreaming may occur during public events.