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The Black History Walking Tour was sparked by students’ concern over the near loss of a historic building — home to Canada’s first Black labour union.

Book review: In Sporting Justice, Miriam Wright, an associate professor of history at the University of Windsor, explores more than three decades of Black baseball.

Hidden Histories fostered a deeper connection to the history of Saint John, New Brunswick, while highlighting overlooked stories of First Nations, Black, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Book review: Quiet Rebels brings attention to the first women lawyers of Jewish, Black, Chinese and Indigenous heritage.

Originally presented in the winter of 2018 in digital-only format, we are pleased to now be able to offer this expanded version in print!

Sylvia D. Hamilton is one of the most influential public historians working in Canada today, earning a reputation for excellence over four decades of active history-making.

The goal of these activities is to give students an opportunity to explore the role that Black women play in the great Canadian mosaic.

This lesson focuses on exploring what is known about specific Black fur traders and learning more about their life and character at the Hudson’s Bay Company or North West Company. 

Project highlights achievements of Black hockey players.

David Watkins believes that studying history is a key to self–determination. In his Canadian–African studies course students use the study of Canadian history to focus on their cultures' contributions to the multicultural fabric of Canada.