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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In the 1960s and 70s, Quebec saw an influx of Haitian immigrants fleeing Francois Duvalier’s dictatorship. By 1971, thousands of... more
Known for his strength and horsemanship and his innovative ranching techniques, John Ware was a legendary Albertan. Born into enslavement,... more
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the first Black woman to publish a newspaper in North America. But Mary Ann Shadd... more
Marie-Josèphe Angélique was an enslaved Black woman owned by Thérèse de Couagne de Francheville in Montreal. In 1734, she was... more
Herb Carnegie is widely regarded as the best Black player to never play in the NHL. He played competitive hockey... more
From 1955 to 1967, Canada ran a recruitment initiative known as the West Indian Domestic Scheme. Young women from English-speaking... more
Coming October 5, 2021: Tracing stories from the earliest Black settlers to recently arrived Canadians, Strong and Free ... more
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