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The majority of Black Canadians are of Afro-Caribbean and African origin, though the Black Canadian population also consists of African Americans in Canada and their descendants (including Black Nova Scotians). Black Canadians have contributed to many areas of Canadian culture.
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When American President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on 15 April 1865, Canadians publicly mourned his tragic death. In Toronto, businesses closed, throngs attended memorial services, and Blacks mourned for two months.
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This page lists Canadian citizens of full or partial Sub-Saharan African descent or West Indian origin who identify or would seem to identify themselves as Black Canadians.
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Major historical events involving Black Canadians include:Consider neighbourhoods and communities. It was common for Black migrants to settle in the same areas. You may be able to find your ancestors by looking geographically.Spelling was not standardized, and the same names might be written in many different ways.Digitized records
If you find a record of interest, there may be a digital image. Some of these are available through Collection Search. Others, particularly digitized microfilms, are available through Héritage.
Records that are not digitized
For records that are not digitized, you will need to see them in person. If you cannot visit us in person, you may want to order copies or hire a researcher.
For an example of the experiences of formerly enslaved who escaped to Canada, see the Reminiscences of Green Thurman and Isaac Renfrew (MG29-C9).This is a list of notable Black Canadians, inclusive of multiracial people who are of partially Black African descent.
Mar 30, 2022 · Radio Canada International has produced a series of vignettes spotlighting some of the black Canadians that have marked the country’s past, as well as those that are marking Canada’s present.
Oct 25, 2023 · In his archival collection, which predates the founding of Upper Canada in 1791 and includes materials up to the middle of the last century, historian Alvin McCurdy showcased Black Canadians...
