It will include the presentation of the 2020 Black History Month proclamation by Mayor Jim Watson, the official unveiling of the 2020 Canada Post Black History Month stamp, remarks from dignitaries, as well as live performances by local artists. As well, a number of individuals will receive the Black History Ottawa Community Builder Awards. February is Black History month, which means that every year we remember the African Americans who have made history and made America what it is today — often with little recognition. Collecting material about the history of Brent for over 50 years and we have over 10,000 objects in our collection. Our collections. Search Brent Archives and Brent Museum collections on our online catalogue