Black History Month
At IKEA Canada, equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. They shape our culture, strengthen our business, and help us build a better IKEA – for our co-workers, customers, and communities.
Reflecting on Africville
This February, to commemorate Black History Month, we reflect on Africville – a historic Black community in Nova Scotia that stood for over a century as a symbol of resilience and belonging. In the 1960s, Africville was demolished under the guise of “urban renewal.” Its story reminds us how systemic injustice has shaped Canadian history, and why equity and the right to belong matter for all.
Africville Exhibit at IKEA Halifax - As part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, IKEA Canada is proud to partner with the Africville Museum to host A Walk Through Africville at IKEA Halifax throughout February 2026. The travelling exhibit will be showcased in the store’s Community Space, offering customers and community members an accessible opportunity to explore curated photos, artifacts, and storytelling developed by the Africville Museum.
More than a chapter in Black Canadian history
The story of Africville is a national story about human rights, dignity, and the meaning of home. At IKEA, we design for life at home because home is more than four walls, it’s where life happens. For nearly 50 years, we have helped Canadians create spaces that inspire connection and nurture a sense of safety and belonging. Africville’s story reminds us that while systemic injustice can strip away the foundations of home; hope, resilience, and community endure. As we honour Black History Month, we reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces and communities that reflect diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels seen, valued and supported.
![Overlooking several Africville houses and Tibby's Pond, [1965], City of Halifax Police Department photograph 102-16N-0065.M – Halifax Municipal Archives](https://www.ikea.com/images/overlooking-several-africville-houses-and-tibbys-pond-1965-c-d9224d38e8ef7846cc538f279e4e5271.jpg?f=s)
![Houses in Africville, [195-?], City of Halifax Fire Department photograph 102-111-4-6.4 – Halifax Municipal Archives](https://www.ikea.com/images/houses-in-africville-195-city-of-halifax-fire-department-pho-6046fa977fb2c9b3438665025a7facce.jpg?f=s)
The larger story
The Africville Heritage Trust and Africville Museum continue to preserve and share the community’s legacy through education, advocacy, and cultural programming.