Black History Month (Elementary)

Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians

Ruck, Lindsay.


This fascinating, full-colour illustrated book features over 50 amazing Black people from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing their incredible stories and accomplishments, past and present.
Date Published:2021

Belonging

Hodgeson, Natalie.


Sankofa books. Includes index. SANKOFA is a contemporary literacy resource for all students in Grades 4 to 8. SANKOFA is designed to help promote understanding of the African Canadian narrative during Black History Month and throughout the school year. Everyone wants to or needs to belong somewhere, whether it is with family, at school, or in a community. Most people want to be an important part of these groups. Some people help to make you feel like you belong. Feeling like you belong can help to shape your identity. What can you do to make people feel like they belong?
Date Published:2015

Sankofa books. Includes index. SANKOFA is a contemporary literacy resource for all students in Grades 4 to 8. SANKOFA is designed to help promote understanding of the African Canadian narrative during Black History Month and throughout the school year. Everyone wants to or needs to belong somewhere, whether it is with family, at school, or in a community. Most people want to be an important part of these groups. Some people help to make you feel like you belong. Feeling like you belong can help to shape your identity. What can you do to make people feel like they belong?

Date Published:2015

Black Canadians in Canada's World Wars

D'Souza, Brian, 1981-


Discusses the life and accomplishments of Black Canadians who served in Canada's military, despite facing discrimination, during the World Wars.
Date Published:2023

Black Canadians in politics

D'Souza, Brian, 1981-


Discusses the life and accomplishments of groundbreaking Black Canadian politicians, despite facing discrimination and other obstacles, as well as ongoing efforts to address inequalities that prevent Black participation in politics.
Date Published:2023

Black experiences


Licence term: May 1, 2018-April 30, 2026. From enslaved people during the eras of New France and British North America, to the community of Africville in Nova Scotia, this program examines a variety of Black experiences from Canada's history. Learn about those seeking freedom from enslavement in the United States during the American Revolution and during the time of the Underground Railroad. Also, the experiences of African-American migrants arriving in British Columbia during the 1850s and those journeying to the Canadian Prairies in the early 1900s are outlined.
Date Published:2017

Licence term: May 1, 2018-April 30, 2026. From enslaved people during the eras of New France and British North America, to the community of Africville in Nova Scotia, this program examines a variety of Black experiences from Canada's history. Learn about those seeking freedom from enslavement in the United States during the American Revolution and during the time of the Underground Railroad. Also, the experiences of African-American migrants arriving in British Columbia during the 1850s and those journeying to the Canadian Prairies in the early 1900s are outlined.

Date Published:2017

Black History Month

Coke, Andrea,


Discusses the importance of Black History Month and how it is celebrated in North America.
Date Published:2024

Famous Black Canadians

Heikel, Ramona.


Chapter 1. Canada before 1800 -- Chapter 2. The 1800s -- Chapter 3. The Mid-1900s -- Chapter 4. Canada after World War 2 -- Chapter 5. The 1990s and 2000s -- Chapter 6. 2010 and beyond -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index -- About the author. Discusses the life and accomplishments of Black Canadians from Canada's earliest days to the present.
Date Published:2020

Hopes and dreams

Ricketts, Nicole.


Sankofa books. Includes index. SANKOFA is a contemporary literacy resource for all students in Grades 4 to 8. SANKOFA is designed to help promote understanding of the African Canadian narrative during Black History Month and throughout the school year. It’s important to dream big, whether you hope to win an Olympic gold medal or become the first teenager to fly in space. But trying to achieve your biggest dreams can sometimes be scary. Take the advice of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female head of state in Africa. She says,” The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” But achieving your biggest dreams isn’t always easy. There are often obstacles to overcome.
Date Published:2015

Sankofa books. Includes index. SANKOFA is a contemporary literacy resource for all students in Grades 4 to 8. SANKOFA is designed to help promote understanding of the African Canadian narrative during Black History Month and throughout the school year. It’s important to dream big, whether you hope to win an Olympic gold medal or become the first teenager to fly in space. But trying to achieve your biggest dreams can sometimes be scary. Take the advice of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female head of state in Africa. She says,” The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” But achieving your biggest dreams isn’t always easy. There are often obstacles to overcome.

Date Published:2015

Jean Augustine

Taylor, Wanda Lauren


The Honourable Jean Augustine has dedicated her life to public service and education. Learn more about her story from the Caribbean to Toronto.
Date Published:2024

The kids book of black Canadian history

Sadlier, Rosemary.


From the first Black person who came to Canada about 400 years ago to the most recent wave of African immigrants, Black Canadians have played an important role in our country's history. In this informative overview, reader will discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression as they searched for a place to call their own. Featuring fact boxes, mini-profiles, a timeline and more, this book in the acclaimed Kids Book of series offers a glimpse into an often-overlooked part of Canadian history.
Date Published:2021

From the first Black person who came to Canada about 400 years ago to the most recent wave of African immigrants, Black Canadians have played an important role in our country's history. In this informative overview, reader will discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression as they searched for a place to call their own. Featuring fact boxes, mini-profiles, a timeline and more, this book in the acclaimed Kids Book of series offers a glimpse into an often-overlooked part of Canadian history.

Date Published:2021

The kids book of Black history in Canada

Sadlier, Rosemary,


Previously published under title: The kids book of Black Canadian history. Includes index. This updated edition of Rosemary Sadlier's bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History has been reimagined for a new generation of young readers and includes topics from Canada’s legacy of slavery to global impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement. A celebration of the incredible history, achievements and contributions of Black people and communities in Canada, this essential book is necessary reading for all Canadians.
Date Published:2024

Previously published under title: The kids book of Black Canadian history. Includes index. This updated edition of Rosemary Sadlier's bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History has been reimagined for a new generation of young readers and includes topics from Canada’s legacy of slavery to global impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement. A celebration of the incredible history, achievements and contributions of Black people and communities in Canada, this essential book is necessary reading for all Canadians.

Date Published:2024

Meet Viola Desmond

MacLeod, Elizabeth,


Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.
Date Published:2018

Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.

Date Published:2018

Movers, shakers, history makers : the Canadian Black history book of rhymes

Newton, Akilah.


Learn about dozens of inspiring politicians, artists, trailblazers and athletes in this rhyming book.
Date Published:2021

Nowruz

Shidmehr, Nilofar,


Includes index. Discusses the history of Nowruz and how it is celebrated in Canada.
Date Published:2025

Rights and equality

Nelson, Tisha.


Sankofa books. Includes index. SANKOFA is a contemporary literacy resource for all students in Grades 4 to 8. SANKOFA is designed to help promote understanding of the African Canadian narrative during Black History Month and throughout the school year. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms became law in 1982. Before that, some people had to fight to have the same rights as other citizens in Canada. Even today, cases of discrimination are fought in the courts. Social justice activists are people who push governments, organizations, and other people to treat everyone fairly and equally. However, making Canada a better country is everyone’s responsibility. What can you do? Read on to find out.
Date Published:2015

Sankofa books. Includes index. SANKOFA is a contemporary literacy resource for all students in Grades 4 to 8. SANKOFA is designed to help promote understanding of the African Canadian narrative during Black History Month and throughout the school year. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms became law in 1982. Before that, some people had to fight to have the same rights as other citizens in Canada. Even today, cases of discrimination are fought in the courts. Social justice activists are people who push governments, organizations, and other people to treat everyone fairly and equally. However, making Canada a better country is everyone’s responsibility. What can you do? Read on to find out.

Date Published:2015

Seven special somethings : a Nowruz story

Khorram, Adib,


After accidentally ruining his family's haft-seen, a display of seven traditional items to bring luck in the Persian New Year, young Kian finds seven unusual items to replace them. Includes facts about Nowruz.
Date Published:2021

The trailblazing life of Viola Desmond : a civil rights icon

Kehoe, Rachel,


An act of bravery -- The Davis family -- A fair education -- Equal from the start -- Chasing a dream -- Black beauty culture comes to Canada -- She will not be moved -- One single cent -- Taking a stand -- Moving on -- Viola's legacy. On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the 'whites-only' section of a movie theater in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. By taking a heroic stand against racial segregation, Viola became a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.
Date Published:2023

An act of bravery -- The Davis family -- A fair education -- Equal from the start -- Chasing a dream -- Black beauty culture comes to Canada -- She will not be moved -- One single cent -- Taking a stand -- Moving on -- Viola's legacy. On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the 'whites-only' section of a movie theater in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. By taking a heroic stand against racial segregation, Viola became a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.

Date Published:2023

The trailblazing life of Viola Desmond : a civil rights icon

Kehoe, Rachel,


An act of bravery -- The Davis family -- A fair education -- Equal from the start -- Chasing a dream -- Black beauty culture comes to Canada -- She will not be moved -- One single cent -- Taking a stand -- Moving on -- Viola's legacy. On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the 'whites-only' section of a movie theater in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. By taking a heroic stand against racial segregation, Viola became a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.
Date Published:2023

Date Published:2023

Viola Desmond : a hero for us all

Howden, Sarah.


Adapted from "Viola Desmond takes her seat" in 5-minute stories for fearless girls. In 1946, Viola Desmond stood her ground when she was refused a seat at a movie theatre because of the colour of her skin. Let's remember her courageous act together!
Date Published:2019

Viola Desmond won't be budged!

Warner, Jody Nyasha, 1969-


Sankofa books. Viola's determination gave strength and inspiration to her community at the time. She is an unsung hero of the North American struggle against injustice and racial discrimination whose story deserves to be widely known.
Date Published:2015