Tag Archives: African Canadians

Government of Canada recognizes importance of the Celebrations of Emancipation Day

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Gail Dever

Yesterday, the Government of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Celebrations of Emancipation Day at a special plaque unveiling ceremony at St. James Cathedral’s Snell Hall in Toronto. On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect which put an end to the … Continue reading →

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African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Gail Dever

Virtual celebrations began yesterday in Nova Scotia for African Heritage Month, with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling ceremony. The provincial theme, Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians, recognizes the legacies of people of African descent through … Continue reading →

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House of Commons votes unanimously to declare August 1 Emancipation Day

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Gail Dever

Members of Parliament in the House of Commons voted unanimously Wednesday to designate August 1 as Emancipation Day across Canada. The date marks the anniversary of when Britain’s Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. Liberal MP for … Continue reading →

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Webinars on African slaves and Chinese immigrants in Ontario available on Toronto Workers’ History Project Facebook page

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Gail Dever

The Toronto Workers’ History Project has made available on its Facebook page, Wednesday’s presentation, The Dearness of Labour: Enslaved Labour in Colonial Ontario, delivered by Natasha Henry, president of the Ontario Black History Society. The 40-minute presentation is based on … Continue reading →

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