An Exhibition at Queens’ College, Cambridge, UK Curated by Tim Eggington, Lucille Munoz and Emma Sibbald, with the assistance of Emma Anderson and Harry Bartholomew. ‘Among the various evils to which society has been subjected, none have been more general or more deadly than slavery. No portion of the globe has been exempt from this […]
Contributors Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes The impact of physical systems on human activity, Triangular trade, Primary sources, Nova Scotia Slavery, Individuals/ Symbols that have contributed to the development of Canada, Staple trade in the development of colonial Canada Curriculum Topics slavery, historical significance, historical perspective, continuity and change, racial discrimination Grade Levels 9, 10, 11,12
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,
Scholarly Panel Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario. Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes migration, belonging, community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, racial discrimination Curriculum Topics education, community, 19th century Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9 Downloads Download Article (PDF): Historical
Scholarly Panel Image Credit: Image of the AME chapel in the London Advertiser, May 8, 1926 Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, world religions Curriculum Topics 19th century, 20th century, community, settlement Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Downloads Download Lesson Plan
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)
Scholarly Panel Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario. Learning Resources Key Concepts/Themes community, settlement, occupations, 19th century, 20th century Curriculum Topics community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Downloads Lesson Plan (PDF):”Tonsorial Artists”
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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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)
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Nova Scotian native and world renowned contralto, Portia White.
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