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Black History & Africville - Videos

Black History in Canada Video Collection
12 Videos about Black History in Canada by Historica Canada
10 Things You Didn't Know About Black History in Canada
Deepa Prashad walks you through 10 things you probably didn't know about Black Canadian History!
Look Back: Africville
CBC News Video
Lunchbox Rap Battle: Black Canadian History | CBC Kids
February is Black History Month! Tony and Janaye celebrate with a song featuring some of the most historic black Canadians! We could all learn a lesson from these amazing individuals, so get your dance on and learn along with us!
Viola Desmond: Canadian Civil Rights Champion | CBC Kids
CANAdooDAday Video
The story of one Canada’s most famous civil rights icons, and the soon-to-beface of the $10 bill is told.

5 Canadian Events to Remember This Black History Month
Remembering Africville
Graphic novel style article depicting the eviction of people from, and the destruction of, the Black settlement of Africville, near Halifax. From Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids.
Note: Click the red PDF icon to open the PDF version of the article.
Africville
Canadian Encyclopedia article
The story of Africville
Canadian Museum for Human Rights article
Halifax apologizes for razing Africville
CBC News article
Africville: a story of environmental racism
Niche Canada (Network in Canadian History & Environment) article
Where the pavement ended and Africville began
Students studying inequality in Canada article
Shaping a Community: Black Refugees in Nova Scotia
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 article
To "Canada" and Back Again: Immigration from the United States on the Underground Railroad (1840-1860)
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 article
The Colour Bar at the Canadian Border: Black American Farmers
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 article

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Remembering Africville - Graphic Novel Story
Graphic novel style article depicting the eviction of people from, and the destruction of, the Black settlement of Africville, near Halifax. From Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids.
Note: Click the red PDF icon to open the PDF version of the article.

Black History in Canada - Kayak Magazine Special Digital Edition - Part 1
A 37 page issue of Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids dedicated to the achievements and struggles of Black Canadians. (Part 1)
Black History in Canada - Kayak Magazine Special Digital Edition - Part 2
A 37 page issue of Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids dedicated to the achievements and struggles of Black Canadians. (Part 2)

Black History in Canada - Kayak Magazine Lesson Plans and Resources
Get lesson plans and resources to go with the Black History in Canada Kayak Magazine Special Digital Edition - newly expanded version for 2022.
Curio.ca - Black History Collection
This Curio.ca collection celebrates the achievements of Black Canadians and reflects on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Canada's Black community (26 titles - geared to older students).