African Canadian

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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
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The Geography of Blacks in Canada

The Geography of Blacks in Canada

From: Black Canadians

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The History of a Black Canadian Church

The History of a Black Canadian Church

From: The Ward Uncovered

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The History of Blacks in Canada

The History of Blacks in Canada

From: Black Canadians

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The Home Stretch
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The Home Stretch

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter discusses racism and the annual Emancipation Day parades and activities in Chatham, focusing primarily on harness racing. 9 $0.90 Add
The Hope that Remains

The Hope that Remains

Canadian Survivors of the Rwandan Genocide

Every immigrant that comes to Canada has a story. This book captures ten of those stories and the remarkable resiliency and fortitude of the human spirit. In 1994 one of the worst genocides in … 192 View
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The Ku Klux Connection
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The Ku Klux Connection

PART THREE: RECONSTRUCTING

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Eleven focuses on the rise of the Ku Klux in both the South and Canada. Topics discussed include white supremacy, the attacking and killing of Black people, and the Bratton, Manigault and … 22 $2.20 Add
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The Lure of Niagara
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The Lure of Niagara

PART THREE: RECONSTRUCTING

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Ten focuses on the development of Southern Ontario and Quebec. Topics discussed include tourism, hotels, pro-Confederate networks, Confederate sympathisers in Montreal, and the movement … 19 $1.90 Add
The Spirit of Africville
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The Spirit of Africville

Third Edition

This classic, which tells the story of Africville and the community’s resilience in the face of government neglect and racism, has been in print since 1992. This third edition brings the story to … 138 View
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Thomas Hide
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Thomas Hide

New Brunswick’s First Black Loyalist

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter begins the story of Thomas Hide, one of the first black loyalists to arrive in New Brunswick, as an indentured servant. The chapter describes the political and military situation … 8 $0.80 Add
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Thomas Hide
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Thomas Hide

The Quest for Land

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter continues the story of Thomas Hide after his arrival in New Brunswick and follows his efforts to find a job and buy land for himself. 6 $0.60 Add
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Thomas Peters
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Thomas Peters

A Passion for Justice

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter begins the story of Thomas Peters, a black loyalist who, upon arriving in New Brunswick worked tirelessly to advocate for the rights of other black loyalists in the colony. 7 $0.70 Add