

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2nd Construction Battalion Unveiling Ceremony for Black History Month
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: No. 2 Construction Battalion Memorial Unveiling

Breaking the Silence on Canada's Forgotten Heroes

Join Veterans Memorial Gardens &amp; Interpretive Centre as we unveil our new No. 2 Construction Battalion display—honoring Canada's first and only segregated Black military unit during the First World War.

For over a century, these 605 men remained invisible in Canadian military history. They fought for the right to serve, faced systematic discrimination at every turn, and proved their patriotism through extraordinary service. 

Yet when they came home, Canada forgot them.

Their Story Matters

Rejected by recruitment officers despite impressive qualifications
Segregated into non-combat roles when finally allowed to serve
Doubled lumber production efficiency in French forests (45,000 FBM daily vs. 20,000 without them)
Lost 29 comrades to disease, accidents, and violence
Forgotten by a country that refused to recognize their sacrifice

Event Schedule

10:00 AM – Community gathering with pastries and hot beverages10:45 AM – Outdoor unveiling ceremony12:00 PM – Luncheon to follow

Important Details

? Dress warm! The ceremony is outdoors. Hand warmers will be provided.

?️ FREE event – Registration required to ensure we have enough hand warmers, hot beverages, and food for everyone.

?️ Limited luncheon seating – Please register so we can plan accordingly.

The Display

Indoor and outdoor exhibits featuring historical documents, photographs, and information panels that tell their story.

Why This Display Exists

These men asked for nothing more than the right to serve as equals. Their story challenges us to ensure equality is not just an ideal but a lived reality for every Canadian.

Their service mattered. Their stories matter. Their legacy demands our attention.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grande-prairie/2nd-construction-battalion-unveiling-ceremony-for-black-history-month/200029499981916
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/unveiling-ceremony?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grande+prairie-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grande Prairie
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 10121- 93 St, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, Alberta T8V 1Y1
- **lat**: 55.1722
- **long**: -118.77372
- **full address**: 10121- 93 St, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, Alberta T8V 1Y1

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Veterans Memorial Park, Grande Prairie (https://allevents.in/org/veterans-memorial-park-grande-prairie/16034195)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 10121- 93 St, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, Alberta T8V 1Y1
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Veterans Memorial Park, Grande Prairie
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** black-history-month
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2nd Construction Battalion Unveiling Ceremony for Black History Month ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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