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5 March 2023

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.

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Learn about the struggles, resilience, and triumphs of Black Canadians with the Citizenship Challenge's new Black History in Canada Education Guide, which offers lesson plans and critical thinking activities to bring the subject to life in the classroom!

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Thornton and Lucie Blackburn: freedom seekers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists

In 1985, an archaeological site led to the rediscovery of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn: freedom seekers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists who fled enslavement in Kentucky and started the first taxi business in Upper Canada. Learn more about their fascinating story with the Citizenship Challenge's new video.

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Le Canada comporte une longue et riche histoire de personnes noires qui ont contribué à son évolution, pourtant l’histoire complexe des Noirs canadiens est souvent mise de côté dans les récits historiques conventionnels. Découvrez nos deux NOUVELLES ressources ci-dessous; une vidéo et un guide pédagogique qui explorent l’histoire des Noirs au Canada.

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Thornton et Lucie Blackburn : des chercheurs de liberté, des entrepreneurs, et des philanthropes

En 1985, un site archéologique a mené à la découverte de Thornton et Lucie Blackburn : des chercheurs de liberté, des entrepreneurs, et des philanthropes qui ont fui l’asservissement du Kentucky et ont lancé la première compagnie de taxi dans le Haut-Canada. Apprenez-en davantage sur leur fascinante histoire avec la nouvelle vidéo du Défi de la citoyenneté.

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