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This February, Barnes Management Group proudly celebrates Black History Month 2026, a time to honour and learn from the remarkable contributions of Black communities throughout Canada.

This year’s national theme, “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,” celebrates three decades of recognizing the leadership, creativity and resilience of Black Canadians. It invites us to reflect on the legacy of those who helped shape our history and to celebrate the innovators who continue to inspire our future.

Black Canadians have enriched this country in many ways, not only through community leadership but also through cultural expression, education, and unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Their stories remind us that progress takes courage, vision, and collective effort.

At BMG, we know that meaningful progress begins with inclusion. We strive to create spaces where people feel seen, respected, and supported to succeed. We believe that when diverse voices are welcomed and heard, our workplace and our communities are stronger.

As we honour the achievements of Black individuals and communities this month, we are also reminded of the resilience it takes to overcome obstacles and build lasting change. These stories encourage us to keep listening, learning, and working together.

📢 We kicked off 2026 with our first BMG Associates Meeting, and it was a great success!

It was inspiring to see so many of our associates, consultants, and trainers come together from across our network. The session gave us a chance to share important updates, exchange fresh ideas, and learn from one another’s diverse experiences.
These monthly meetings continue to remind us how powerful collaboration can be — every conversation helps us grow stronger as a team and increase our collective impact.

Here’s to more shared learning, innovation, and connection throughout 2026!

Fiona Douglas is a Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate with an Honours BASc in Community and Social Services and a Social Service Worker diploma. For more than ten years, Fiona has focused her work on supporting children, youth, and women, particularly those impacted by gender-based violence and human trafficking.

She has experience working in child and adolescent mental health, frontline advocacy, and program leadership. She has planned and facilitated trainings on sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Canada. Most recently, she moved into Program Management, overseeing six programs, including residential, outreach, case management, and clinical supports.

Fiona has truly enjoyed working in both frontline and management roles, as they allow her to stay grounded in lived experience while contributing to stronger programs, teams, and systems. She has a strong interest in community-based research, policy development, and ethical storytelling that centres lived experience, and is excited to contribute these interests to Barnes Management Group’s work in social development and equity.
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🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Today, we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and spirit of our nation. From coast to coast to coast, Canada stands strong, built on the values of inclusion, respect, and shared responsibility.

As we celebrate this day, we also honour the resilience of the communities who have shaped this land, including Indigenous Peoples, newcomers, and generations of Canadians working toward a more just and unified future.

Let’s come together in the true Canadian spirit—stronger, kinder, and more united than ever.

🍁 Happy Canada Day – united in diversity, resilient in spirit. 🍁