Integrating Black History Throughout the Year |
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The history and contributions of Black Canadians have often been excluded from school curriculums. While Black History Month is an important moment of recognition, our goal is that the contributions of Black Canadians are woven into the curriculum all year long. To support this, we developed resources to help school boards and educators facilitate the integration of Black Canadian History into the classroom.
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Our Black Canadian History Posters
Black Settlement in Canada Poster
Blacks in Canadian Human Rights and Equity History Poster
With an introduction by the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, this poster situates Black Canadians firmly within Canadian human rights and equity history, from 1940 to 2000.
The poster also includes profiles of Leonard Braithwaite, Viola Desmond, Charles Roach, Dr. Daniel Hill, Bromley Armstrong, Hugh Burnett, and Stanley Grizzle - a few of the key figures who helped spur the change that resulted in the Human Rights Codes, Special Investigations Unit, and other protections of Canadians rights and freedoms.
Black Trailblazers in Canadian Political History Poster
This poster chronicles the contributions of Blacks in Canadian political history. The poster includes: Sir James Douglas the Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island; Mifflin Wistar Gibbs the first Black elected official; Leonard Braithwaite the first Black person elected to a provincial legislature; Daurene Lewis the first Black mayor in Nova Scotia and the first Black female mayor in all of North America; Jean Augustine the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons; and Michaelle Jean the 27th Governor General of Canada.
Inclusive Education Resources
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Writing a Biography: Blacks in Canadian Human Rights and Equity History (Grades 5-8)
This workbook uses the stories of some of the significant Blacks in Canadian human rights and equity history to help students understand and write a biography. Grades 5 to 8.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Rights and Freedoms: Degrees of Separation (Grades 6 to 8)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY History of Black Migration to Canada: Immigration Waves (Grades 6 to 8)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Freedom Denied: Understanding Racial Discrimination in Canada Through Images (Grades 6 to 8)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Human Rights and Equity: Working for Change - Black Canadian Social Activists (Grades 6 to 8)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Human Rights and Equity: Speaking Out Against Anti-Black Racism (Grades 6 to 8)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Rights and Freedoms: Degrees of Separation (High School)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Black Migration to Canada (High School)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Freedom Denied: Understanding Racial Discrimination in Canada Through Images (High School)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Fighting for Equal Rights in the Courts (High School)
This is part of a series of posters and accompanying lesson plans to support teachers to integrate the rich and diverse history of Black Canadians into the everyday classroom experience of students.
Learn from Natasha Henry-Dixon Ph.D.
Workshops on Teaching Black History
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Bring Black Canadian history to your classroom with Natasha Henry-Dixon, an educator and historian who equips educators with practical tools, strategies, and knowledge to integrate the Black Canadian history into lessons throughout the year.
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Racial Microaggressions in the Classroom
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Infographic: As a teacher can I use the N-word at school?
This infographic explains that the use of the N-word by teachers is not appropriate in any context.
Infographic: Are your workplace behaviours racist toward Black people?
This infographic identifies various ways anti-Black racism is evident in the workplace.
Infographic: As a student, can I use the N-word at school?
Infographic to support discussions with students about the use of the N-word.
TEACHING BLACK HISTORY Writing a Biography: Blacks in Canadian Human Rights and Equity History (Grades 5-8)
This workbook uses the stories of some of the significant Blacks in Canadian human rights and equity history to help students understand and write a biography. Grades 5 to 8.