EPL Picks: Black History in Canada

by Fraser, Fil

Book - 2009

Starting with African navigator Mathieu De Costa, who in 1605 was the first Black person to come to what would become Canada, Fil Fraser celebrates the many pivotal roles that Black Canadians have played in the country's history. Starting with African navigator Mathieu De Costa, who in 1605 was the first Black person to come to what would become Canada, Fil Fraser celebrates the many pivotal roles that Black Canadians have played in the country's history. Show less

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Black Canadians

History, Experience, Social Conditions

by Mensah, Joseph

Book - 2010

Black Canadians is an ambitious book that challenges our beliefs about multiculturalism and acceptance. Author Joseph Mensah discusses the systemic racism and inequality that Black Canadians have experienced (and may still experience). Black Canadians is an ambitious book that challenges our beliefs about multiculturalism and acceptance. Author Joseph Mensah discusses the systemic racism and inequality that Black Canadians have experienced (and may still experience). Show less

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Viola Desmond's Canada

A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land

by Reynolds, Graham

Book - 2016

In 1946, Viola Desmond got fierce at the films, stood her ground and would not be segregated to the balcony of the theatre after sitting in an area that w...Show more In 1946, Viola Desmond got fierce at the films, stood her ground and would not be segregated to the balcony of the theatre after sitting in an area that was designated for whites only. Desmond is often referred to as Canada's Rosa Parks. This is her story. Show less

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The Black Battalion: 1916-1920

Canada's Best Kept Military Secret

by Ruck, Calvin W.

Book - 1987

At the start of the Great War, racial attitudes precluded the enlistment of most Black Canadians. In 1916, the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), the only all-black battalion to serve in World War I, was formed. At the start of the Great War, racial attitudes precluded the enlistment of most Black Canadians. In 1916, the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), the only all-black battalion to serve in World War I, was formed. Show less

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A Farmer From Amber Valley

J.D. Edwards

DVD - 2001

Amber Valley was the largest Black settlement in Alberta until the 1930s. This is the story of J.D. Edwards and his wife Martha Murphy, two of the first settlers. Amber Valley was the largest Black settlement in Alberta until the 1930s. This is the story of J.D. Edwards and his wife Martha Murphy, two of the first settlers. Show less

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The Underground Railroad

Next Stop, Toronto!

by Shadd, Adrienne L.

Book - 2002

While most people know of the Underground Railroad, this book answers the question: "What happened after the fugitive slaves reached Canada?” While most people know of the Underground Railroad, this book answers the question: "What happened after the fugitive slaves reached Canada?” Show less

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George & Darril Fosty's Black Ice

The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895-1925

by Fosty, George Robert

Book - 2017

We all know that hockey is Canada's game, but did you know that over 20 years before the National Hockey League was created, there was the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes? We all know that hockey is Canada's game, but did you know that over 20 years before the National Hockey League was created, there was the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes? Show less

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https://www.historicacanada.ca/heritageminutes

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These short films have become a part of Canadian culture, showcasing significant individuals and events in Canadian history. Check out moments of Black C...Show more These short films have become a part of Canadian culture, showcasing significant individuals and events in Canadian history. Check out moments of Black Canadian history on Viola Desmond, Richard Pierpoint, Maurice Ruddick and the Underground Railway. Show less

The Keystone Legacy

Reflections of A Black Pioneer

by Hooks, Gwen

Book - 1997

With racial oppression rising in Oklahoma, all-Black settlements in Canada, such as the one at Keystone (now Breton), Alberta, must have seemed like salvation. However, the grass was not necessarily greener on the north side of the border. With racial oppression rising in Oklahoma, all-Black settlements in Canada, such as the one at Keystone (now Breton), Alberta, must have seemed like salvation. However, the grass was not necessarily greener on the north side of the border. Show less

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https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html

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Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and pre...Show more Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. Learn about the experience of Black Canadians and their vital role in the community through biographies, historic events and other resources. Show less

https://www.epl.ca/national-black-canadians-summit/

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The Edmonton Public Library was thrilled to support a Toronto Public Library (TPL) initiative called the National Black Canadians Summit in December 2017....Show more The Edmonton Public Library was thrilled to support a Toronto Public Library (TPL) initiative called the National Black Canadians Summit in December 2017. From December 4 to 6, 2017, in Toronto, Canada marked the International Decade for People of African Descent with the National Black Canadians Summit: a convergence of 400 people of African descent and stakeholders. Watch recordings of live streams of keynotes, strategic planning sessions and events from the summit. Show less

https://www.theblackexperienceproject.ca/

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Find out more about the Black Experience Project (BEP), one of the organizations involved in the National Black Canadians Summit. BEP is a research study ...Show more Find out more about the Black Experience Project (BEP), one of the organizations involved in the National Black Canadians Summit. BEP is a research study that hopes to create a broader understanding and appreciation of the diversity and vibrancy of the Black community in the Greater Toronto Area. Show less

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