Resources
Explore this curated collection of comprehensive resources designed to deepen your perspective on Black Canadian history. These assets offer a meaningful foundation for your learning journey.
Books for Young Learners (K-7)
Book links are provided for your convenience. Please explore local, independent, and Black-owned bookstores whenever possible.
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Big Dreamers: The Canadian Black History Activity Book by Akilah Newton (Vol 1 ,2 & 3)
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Kids Book of Black Canadian History by Rosemary Sadlier
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Africville by Shauntay Grant
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This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on how to Wake Up, Take Action and Do the Work by Tiffany Jewel
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A Black Woman Did That by Malaika Adero
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy by Emmanuel Acho
Adult Books
Book links are provided for your convenience. Please explore local, independent, and Black-owned bookstores whenever possible.
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The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole
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Viola Desmond’s Canada – A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land by Graham Reynolds with Wanda Robson
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Viola Desmond Her Life and Times by Graham Reynolds & Wanda Robson
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Go Do Some Great Thing by Crawford Killian
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Our Friend Joe The Joe Fortes Story by L. A. Smith & B. Rogers
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Races - The Trials and Triumphs of Canada's Fastest Family by Valerie Jerome
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho
Video Resources
We invite educators and caregivers to preview these videos, as some themes may require your thoughtful guidance.
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Recoiled (2019) – Electronic Arts Program –Missouri State University
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#WeWillDoBetter – Harry Jerome – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
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Black History – Historica Canada
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Joe - National Film Board
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Joe Fortes - Small Voices - Knowledge Network
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Teenagers Discuss Microaggressions and Racism – She Knows Media Hatch program
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A Canadian Slavery Story – Canadiana
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How I deal with Microaggressions at Work –Team Sass Productions - BBC Ideas
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No, You Cannot Touch My Hair – Mena Fombo–TEDxBristol
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Why We March – National Museum of African American History and Culture
Website Resources
Explore a selection of online platforms and digital archives providing vital information on Black Canadian history and ongoing initiatives.
- BC Black History Awareness Society
- The Canadian Encyclopedia - Black History - A Timeline
- Black History Month - Government of Canada
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights - The Story of Black slavery in Canada
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights - The Story of Africville
- Teaching African Canadian History
- Moms Against Racism
- Challenging Racist British Columbia - 150 Years and Counting
- International Decade for People of African Descent - United Nations