Black Protest and Activism in Early Hamilton, Ontario

Adrienne Shadd, Senior Historian

Natasha Henry-Dixon, Senior Historian

📷 Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario.

Learning Resources

Curriculum Topics

community, settlement, 19th century, 20th century, social conflict

Key Concepts / Themes

community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change

Grade Levels

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Download Lesson Plan (PDF): “Giving Trouble”: Black Protest and Activism in Early Hamilton, Ontario

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