African Canadian

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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

Innocent

From: The Hope that Remains

Innocent recounts his story of the genocide which began when he was nine years old, during which he lost five siblings and his parents. Afterward, he stayed with his remaining family members, who … 13 $1.30 Add
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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

Bertin

From: The Hope that Remains

Bertin was an adult during the genocide, and so remembers it very clearly. In 1990, when the RFP arrived in Rwanda, Bertin was arrested and jailed because of his job in hydroelectricity, … 25 $2.50 Add
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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

Ruth

From: The Hope that Remains

Ruth was a young adult during the genocide, and lost many members of her family. Afterward she was traumatized, but eventually found her way to healing and forgiveness through her relationship … 13 $1.30 Add
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Survivors Stories

Marie

From: The Hope that Remains

Marie was thirteen during the genocide and was saved along with her sister by Hutu women they knew. She explains finding her remaining family, recovering from her injuries and eventually making a … 12 $1.20 Add
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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

CoCo

From: The Hope that Remains

CoCo describes how when she was eleven, she managed to flee to the Congo during the genocide, and returned later to Rwanda with most of her family surviving. She later befriended an American … 13 $1.30 Add
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Survivors Stories

Annick

From: The Hope that Remains

Annick was twelve during the genocide. She was separated from her family, who were eventually killed except for a much older brother. She eventually was taken in by an abusive Hutu family before … 26 $2.60 Add
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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

Beatrice

From: The Hope that Remains

Beatrice describes her childhood in Rwanda before the genocide, during which she was a young adult. She had left Rwanda for Burundi before and during the main part of the genocide, which had … 14 $1.40 Add
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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

Clement

From: The Hope that Remains

Clement was a child when the genocide happened. His house was burned down, and he fled for many months with his sister. He eventually was reunited with most of his family. Eventually, he decided … 13 $1.30 Add
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Survivors Stories

Rose

From: The Hope that Remains

Rose was eighteen and attended a boarding school during the genocide. She was taken hostage, during which time things happened that she cannot speak about. She finished school in Rwanda but she … 16 $1.60 Add
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Survivors Stories

Survivors Stories

Angelic

From: The Hope that Remains

People in Angelic’s life were attacked starting in 1991. She was a young adult, and early on in the genocide, her boyfriend was killed by one of his roommates. She was one of 43 people … 11 $1.10 Add
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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

From: Eyes Have Seen

In this chapter, Anderson recounts his experience settling into a cramped Montreal apartment and exploring Little Burgundy, the Black neighbourhood known as the “Harlem of the North.” 14 $1.40 Add
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The Africville Experience: Lessons for the Future
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The Africville Experience: Lessons for the Future

From: The Spirit of Africville

In this chapter, Stephen Kimber describes the resilience of former Africville residents and how the community fought to stay connected after relocation by organizing Africville reunions. He also … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Black Presence in Canada

The Black Presence in Canada

A Multidisciplinary Perspective

From: Black Canadians

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The Cold War to the Rebellious Sixties

The Cold War to the Rebellious Sixties

From: Canada’s State Police

In this chapter, Marquis examines the RCMP’s domestic intelligence gathering during the Cold War era. He explores how senior Mounties and federal politicians prioritized ideological … 32 $3.20 Add