Black History
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Campaign to relocate Fugitive Slave Chapel sees $5K donation from Diocese of LondonThe donation comes as the campaign looks to close the gap on its ultimate $300,000 goal. Officials with Fanshawe Pioneer Village say they're more than halfway there.CanadaMay 13
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Ajax unveils artwork in recognition of Decade for People of African DescentA local Black artists' work now will have a home in Ajax's townhall, in honour of International Decade For People Of African Descent.CanadaMar 1
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Pilot for African-Canadian sitcom made in Calgary showcases the city’s Black history and African cultureThe director of an African-Canadian sitcom shot in Calgary is pitching the pilot to TV networks.EntertainmentFeb 26
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Calgary’s Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture to celebrate diversity later this weekOn Feb. 26, the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture is celebrating Afro-Canadian and Caribbean communities.CanadaFeb 22
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Prominent Calgarians remembered during Black History Month: ‘Understand the contributions’"It's really important that we do this not just in February, but March through January as well, and so we can celebrate the diverse province that we have year-round."CanadaFeb 17
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Free virtual tour of southwestern Ontario’s Black history now availableProviding virtual tours that explore London, Middlesex County, Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, the project shows the history of a community that's held a presence since the 1800s.CanadaFeb 11
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Black history, both personal and communal, now a factor in Nova Scotia sentencingIn 2016, a document prepared for provincial court outlined how historic neglect of Black communities led to disproportionate levels of imprisonment.CanadaFeb 3
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Nova Scotia students commemorate Black Loyalists who sailed to Sierra Leone in 1792In 1792, nearly 1,200 people sailed from Nova Scotia to Sierra Leone. They emigrated to Africa after the colonial government didn’t keep its promise of land to the Black Loyalists.CanadaFeb 2
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Montreal’s black community celebrates Emancipation DayMembers of Montreal's Black Community held several events on Sunday to recognize Emancipation Day. It is to officially mark the abolishment of slavery nearly 200 years ago.CanadaAug 1, 2021
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‘Canada’s best-kept secret’: N.S. cultural center says many unaware of slavery here"A lot of people feel that slavery is something that only occurred south of the border."CanadaJul 30, 2021
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