This site reproduces the photos, drawings, original manuscripts, books, and maps used in in the 2001 exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Anti-Slavery Society of Canada.
This article provides a history of Black Canadians who participated in the gold rush in the Klondike and contributed to the history of the Yukon Territory. There are many archival images.
Here is an interesting chapter of Canadian railway history. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was the first trade union in Canada organized by and for African Canadians.
Learn about Africville, an African-Canadian village located just north of Halifax and founded in the mid-18th century. This article describes the origins and history of the community, as well as its unique culture and eventual destruction.
This timeline shows key events and contributions for Black Canadians in the history and development of Canada. You can change the time limitations at the front of the timeline.
The 15 dynamic women artists featured in this exhibit are a mix of poets, playwrights, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists. Each has made a significant contribution to the Canadian arts.
If you’ve never heard of Africville, you’re not alone; the tragic story of this small Black community in Nova Scotia is not as well known as it should be.
