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Students - Black History Month Resources

Black History/Heritage Month is recognized every February. The resource list below offers some resources that may be helpful in learning about Black History both here in Canada, and around the world.

 

Print Resources

Check your local school library for a wide variety of print resources.

 

Websites

  • Lesson: Underground Railroad
  • Black History Canada from the Dominion Institute
  • City of Toronto Black History Month
  • Ontario Black Historical Society
  • Library and Archives Canada Black History Month
  • Government of Canada - Black History Month
  • Government of Canada- Noteworthy Historical Figures
  • Resources Relating to Black History at the Archives of Ontario
  • Library and Archives Canada Anti-Slavery Movement in Canada
  • Parks Canada: On The Road North: Black Canada and Journey to Freedom

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