Nearly 175,000 people identified as Black on the Prairies during Canada’s 2016 census.
Like all data, this figure may not say much on its own. It is limited to the number of respondents who specifically identified as “Black.” Also, a lot could have changed in the five years since the last census was conducted.
However, when put in context, a closer look at the statistics reveals stories about a rapidly growing Black population with deep roots in the region and branches stretching across the Black diaspora.
Below are 10 graphics that illustrate where Black people on the Prairies live, how long they’ve been here, where they were born, the languages they speak and the religions they practice.
