Black History Month 2025

Cultural Acknowledgment Series

February 2025

Canada

February is Black History Month. It is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. This year’s theme is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”

At Edwards Creative Law, it’s our privilege to work with black artists across music, film, publishing, and other creative industries have significantly shaped Canada’s cultural landscape, showcasing diverse perspectives and talents that contribute to the country’s rich artistic heritage.

Here are some resources we’d like to share with you about the contributions of Canadian black artists:

10 Defining Moments in Canadian Music History by Black Artists

Explore National Film Board of Canada’s free collection of films by award-winning Black filmmakers, creators, and allies of the Black community

40 books by Black Canadian authors to read

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Sarah Fodey
SandBay Entertainment
Sarah Fodey
SandBay Entertainment

Responsiveness, Professionalism

Highly recommend Edwards Creative Law. Mark, Byron, Ian, Gina, Erin and their wider team are thoughtful, knowledgeable entertainment partners who assist us in navigating the legal complexities of film and television production. They also allow for the process to be enjoyable and collaborative in nature. Five stars.

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Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor
Bronwyn Szabo
Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor

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Edwards Creative Law has been a fierce defender of my project’s rights and interests, and all while working within my needs and comfort. Engaging Byron as my entertainment lawyer has been one of the best decisions I made for my company. Highly recommend.

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Forood Malekzadeh
Career Coach, Startup Mentor

A kind person to work with.

Mark Edwards helped me to copy-write my idea and was very helpful and generous with his time. I was very happy with his work and knowledge. Also a kind person to work with.

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