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Talking About Freedom

Celebrating Emancipation Day in Canada

By: Natasha L. Henry-Dixon

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Talking About Freedom

Celebrating Emancipation Day in Canada

By: Natasha L. Henry-Dixon

Discover the main features of Emancipation Day celebrations, learn about the people of African ancestry’s struggle for freedom, and the victories achieved in the push for equality into the 21st century. On August 1, 1834, 800,000 enslaved Africans in the British colonies, including Canada, were declared free. The story of Emancipation Day, a little-known part of Canadian history, has never been accessible to the teen reader through either the school curriculum or classroom resources, despite its significance in the story of Canada. Talking About Freedom closes this gap by exploring both the background to August 1 commemorations across Canada and the importance of these long-established annual celebrations. What is the connection between the Caribana festivities in Toronto and emancipation? Why are some communities restoring Emancipation Day to their roster of annual events? Talking About Freedom introduces a range of personalities and happenings through historical facts, memorable personal recollections, vivid images, and detailed narratives. Included are connections to the ongoing struggles of people of African ancestry as they seek to achieve equality, with insightful links woven across the past, present, and future.

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Emancipation Day

Celebrating Freedom in Canada

By: Natasha L. Henry

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Celebrating Freedom in Canada

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When slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire, effective August 1, 1834, people of African descent celebrated their newfound freedom and former slaves could live unfettered lives in Canada. This well-researched book provides insight into a distinct African-Canadian tradition through descriptive historical accounts and appealing images.

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1554887178

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Emancipation Day

Celebrating Freedom in Canada

By: Natasha L. Henry

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Celebrating Freedom in Canada

By: Natasha L. Henry

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1554887178

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