The Black population has contributed to Canada's heritage since the early 1600s. Black people in Canada have diverse backgrounds and experiences -- while some can trace their roots in Canada for many generations, others have immigrated in recent decades. They have contributed in many ways to the growth, diversity and development of the country. In conjunction with both the United Nations' initiatives for the "International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024)," and Black History Month, this portrait aims to highlight the diversity of the Black population in terms of ethnic and cultural origins, places of birth, and languages.