Report on Lord Dalhousie’s History on Slavery and Race
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History
Black Burial Grounds and Cemeteries
Scholarly Panel Image Credit: Ontario’s Historical Plagues Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, community Curriculum Topics 19th century, 20th century, community, settlement, Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Downloads Download Lesson Plan (PDF): “Black Burial Grounds and Cemeteries in Canada Download Report
James Delancey and the Decline of Slavery in Nova Scotia
Contributor Candina Doucette Curriculum Topics Global politics, English Language Arts, Canadian History, African Canadian Studies , Global history, Law Key Concepts/Themes historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, community Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Downloads Download Lesson plan (PDF): James Delancey, the Decline of Slavery in Nova Scotia:
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Resistance to Slavery in Nova Scotia
Contributors Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes The past and how its affects the present and future, Sovereignty, Justice and the evolution of Nova Scotian justice, African Nova Scotian resistance and resilience, Respond to texts, Primary sources Curriculum Topics Social Studies 7 (adapted), English Language Arts, Canadian History, African Canadian Studies, Global History Grade Levels 9,10, 11,12.
The Immigration of Enslaved People to Nova Scotia Until 1783
Contributors Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes Immigration, Slavery, Black Loyalists, New England Planters and Acadians, Physical and cultural landscapes in Nova Scotia, Revolution, Population, Population densities, Contributions of African descendants to Nova Scotia Curriculum Topics English Language Art, Canadian History, African Canadian Studies, Global History, Citizenship Grade Levels 9, 10,11,12 Downloads Download Lesson Plan (PDF): The
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African Glory
Contributors Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes African civilizations, religious beliefs, African kingdoms, culture Curriculum Topics Medieval Times, Ancient Civilizations, World History, 16th Century Grade Levels 4,5,11 Downloads Download Lesson Plan (PDF)
Black History in Canada: Education Guide
Created by Historica Canada Canada has a long and rich history of Black people contributing to its evolution, yet the complex history of Black Canadians is often left out of mainstream historical narratives. Check out our two NEW resources below: a video and an education guide exploring Black history in Canada. Learn about the struggles,
St. Catharines Black Beauty Contest, 1928
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No. 2 Construction Battalion, C. E. F.
Contributors Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes military involvement, anti-Black racism, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change Curriculum Topics 20th century, conflict, First World War Grade Levels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Downloads Download Lesson Plan (PDF): No. 2 Construction Battalion, C.E.F. (Canadian Expeditionary Forces)
Black Protest and Activism in Early Hamilton, Ontario
Scholarly Panel Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario. Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change Curriculum Topics community, settlement, 19th century, 20th century, social conflict Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Downloads Lesson Plan
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Portia White: A Vibrant Presence
Contributors Learning Resources Downloads Curriculum Rationale Lesson Plans Portia White Presentation Segregation in Canada Presentation Viewing Questions for Portia White Video Watch the Video (8 min)
Women in Canadian History – Part 2
Read the second part of our brochure about women in Canadian history including Lulu Anderson, Lucille Hunter, Josephine Sullivan, Olive Phillips and Valerie Jerome.
Women in Canadian History – Part 1
Read our brochure about women in Canadian history including Rosemary Brown, Maria Gibbs, Barbara Howard, Dorothy Wills and Emma Stark.
Celebrating Black Musics & Histories in Unama’ki
Join the Centre for Sound Communities for this fascinating program on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 — workshop, talks, symposium & concert — all free and open to the public! Click the poster above to view the details. There is also a special Teaching Professional Development Day on Friday, Nov. 18, featuring
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No. 2 Construction Battalion – National Apology Event
The Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia in collaboration with the Department of National Defence held a ceremony in Honour and Remembrance of No. 2 Construction Battalion on July 9, 2022.
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