The Significance of Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day, observed on August 1st, marks one of the most important moments in world history: the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. For Black Canadians, this …
Black History
Do you know all the women on the new Periodic Table of Canadian Women’s History?
When Isabela Ozamiz, the software developer behind the digital Periodic Table of Canadian Black History, realized International Women’s Day was coming, she hopped on a Zoom call with her girlfriends …
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How Do I Extend Black History Beyond February?
“What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.” Carter G. Woodson. …
Does the n-word belong in the classroom?
To be called the n-word is an unfortunate yet inevitable rite of passage for Black children. Most of us can remember the first time it was called to us. I …
So. Many. Good. Books. Why. Read. Seuss?
As Black History Month winds down, we are taking a pause to focus on lesser-known books about and by Black Canadians. We are reminded that the Black Canadian community represents …
Why We Should Celebrate Black Authors During Black History Month
What do last night’s Academy Awards and Black authors have in common? You may recall a tweet by Stephen King in January in which he claimed, “…I would never consider …
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Is Your School Ready for Black History Month?
Welcome to Black History Month! Black History Month was first formally recognized in Canada in 1995 when the Honourable Jean Augustine, first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, introduced a …
Do You Know the Dos and Don’ts of Planning for Black History Month?
Black History Month is soon approaching. As parents, we want to ensure that educators are intentional and purposeful in their approach to celebrating Black History. We thought we would share …
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How Blackface can be a teachable moment…in the Classroom and at Home
When Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) stepped into an elevator in 1955 on his way to a meeting with his publisher, Houghton Mifflin, he encountered Annie Williams, the elevator …
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Dreams of a young artist: Role models and inspiration
My 6-year-old recently declared she is going to be an artist when she grows up. When she does arts and crafts, she gets in this zone that is beautiful to …
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