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Strong and Free
Strong and Free
Historica Canada

Tracing stories from the earliest Black settlers to recently arrived Canadians, Strong and Free captures just a few of the crucial stories... more

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Episodes

Haitian Diaspora in Quebec: Rhymes and Revolution

In the 1960s and 70s, Quebec saw an influx of Haitian immigrants fleeing Francois Duvalier’s dictatorship. By 1971, thousands of... more

09 Nov 2021 · 23 minutes
John Ware: The Legend of Canada’s “First” Black Cowboy

Known for his strength and horsemanship and his innovative ranching techniques, John Ware was a legendary Albertan. Born into enslavement,... more

02 Nov 2021 · 27 minutes
Mary Ann Shadd: Journalism, Activism, and the Power of Words

Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the first Black woman to publish a newspaper in North America. But Mary Ann Shadd... more

26 Oct 2021 · 33 minutes
Marie-Josèphe Angélique : Montreal on Fire

Marie-Josèphe Angélique was an enslaved Black woman owned by Thérèse de Couagne de Francheville in Montreal. In 1734, she was... more

19 Oct 2021 · 33 minutes
Herb Carnegie: Black Excellence on – and off – the Ice

Herb Carnegie is widely regarded as the best Black player to never play in the NHL. He played competitive hockey... more

12 Oct 2021 · 31 minutes
West Indian Domestic Scheme: Nurturing a Nation

From 1955 to 1967, Canada ran a recruitment initiative known as the West Indian Domestic Scheme. Young women from English-speaking... more

05 Oct 2021 · 33 minutes
New Podcast: Strong and Free

Coming October 5, 2021: Tracing stories from the earliest Black settlers to recently arrived Canadians, Strong and Free ... more

16 Sep 2021 · 1 minute
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