CCOM - Caribbean Heritage Month - Picnic in the Park
2026-07-12 12:30 - 18:30 UTC | Crescent Drive Park, 781 Crescent Dr, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 1X3, Canada
4th Annual Caribbean Heritage Month 2026 – Event Schedule
Celebrate Caribbean culture, heritage, and community with The Council of Caribbean Organizations of Manitoba. Mark your calendars for these three exciting upcoming events!
1. Opening Ceremony
Kick off Caribbean Heritage Month with an evening of community, music, and official guest speakers.

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Legislative Building – 450 Broadway

What to Expect: A special guest speaker, live entertainment, music by Jedi Sounds, and light refreshments.

2. Picnic in the Park
Gather your family and friends for a vibrant outdoor afternoon celebrating community spirit.

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Time: 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Crescent Drive Park – Picnic Site 1-ID

What to Expect: A relaxed, fun-filled park day surrounded by food, community, and culture.

3. Art & Cultural Display
Immerse yourself in the rich artistic traditions of the Caribbean through music, dance, and creative displays.

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Jamaica Hall – 1098 Winnipeg Ave

What to Expect: Cultural song and dance performances, special musical acts, music by DJ Vibesman, and refreshments.

Theme of the Year: “Our Heritage, Our Strength, Our Future.”

CCOM - Caribbean Heritage Month - Art & Cultural Display
2026-08-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Jamaican Association-Manitoba, 1098 Winnipeg Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0S3, Canada

Honourable Michaëlle Jean Fondation - Pan-Canadian Summit of Black Communities
2026-09-18 09:00 - 2026-09-20 12:00 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The 5th National Black Canadians Summit
The National Black Canadians Summit is more than a conference (Pan-Canadian Summit of Black Communities) it is a national movement. Over three days, Black communities and allies from across Canada come together to engage in meaningful dialogue, share powerful stories, and explore solutions to the systemic challenges facing Black communities.
Through keynote conversations, workshops, artistic performances, and community gatherings, the National Black Canadians Summit fosters connection, inspiration, and collective action.
Event Details

Date: September 18 – September 20, 2026

Time: Starts Friday, Sept 18 at 9:00 am – Ends Sunday, Sept 20 at 12:00 pm

Location: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Cost: Free admission for everyone under 30 (Registration required)

Organizer Contact Info

Organizer: Fondation Michaëlle Jean (Honourable, 27th Governor General of Canada)

Phone: 613-562-9393

Email: info@fmjf.ca

Note: This is a major three-day mobilization event bringing together leaders, artists, youth, and change-makers to build a more inclusive future.
