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1 day ago · 2:09 Canada’s largest Afro-Canadian cultural centre to see light of day in Montreal. Watch: The first centre dedicated to showcasing Black culture and history from across the country will be ...
4 days ago · Canadian Encyclopedia: Donald Oliver. A brief biography of Donald Oliver, the first Black man to become a senator in Canada. Canadian Encyclopedia: Eleanor Collins. Eleanor Collins was the first Canadian woman, the first Alberta woman, and the first Black entertainer in Canada to have her own national television show.
4 days ago · A Black Presence in Alberta, late 1800s – 1970s. This exhibit from the City Museum of Edmonton documents the long history of Black Canadians living in Alberta. Black Settlers of Alberta and Saskatchewan Historical Society. On this site, you'll find a small collection of personal photos that document the lives of Black Canadians in Alberta.
4 days ago · Join The Project Professor as he delves into the archives to uncover the truth about black history in Canada versus the West Coast. From the Underground Rail...
3 days ago · The Government of Canada continues to engage with Black communities and many Black-led organizations and stakeholders to integrate feedback and ideas back into policy and program development. Since 2019, the Government of Canada has committed close to $100 million to Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy, a first in Canadian history. Associated links
1 day ago · While February may be Black History month, that doesn't mean this should be the only time you bring in history of Black Canadians to the classroom. These resources can be interwoven and used at any point in the school year. Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits and the ancestors.
2 days ago · RCMP Sgt. Craig Marshall Smith joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his new book, Appointed to the Order: Black Atlantic Canadians For Outstanding Contributions to Province and Country. Smith has ...
