Black History Month in Canada

Celebrating Black Canadian Heritage February 2024 Grade 5 Social Studies

What is Black History Month?

A time to celebrate Black Canadian achievements Held every February in Canada Honors the past, present, and future Recognizes important contributions to our country

Timeline of Black History in Canada

Viola Desmond: A Canadian Hero

First Canadian woman on our $10 bill Fought against segregation in Nova Scotia Refused to leave whites-only movie theatre in 1946 Her courage helped change unfair laws

Lincoln Alexander: Breaking Barriers

First Black Member of Parliament in Canada First Black federal cabinet minister First Black Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Showed that anyone can achieve their dreams

Amazing Black Canadian Athletes

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Cultural Contributions

Music: Jazz, hip-hop, and R&B artists Literature: Award-winning authors and poets Art: Painters, sculptors, and performers Food: Caribbean and African cuisine traditions

Community Heroes Activity

Think of a Black Canadian who inspires you Draw or write about their achievements Share why they are important to you Display your work for the class to see

Discussion Question

How can we continue to celebrate and support Black Canadians in our community throughout the year? What actions can we take as Grade 5 students?

Why Black History Month Matters

Helps us learn about all Canadians' contributions Teaches us about overcoming challenges Celebrates the diversity that makes Canada strong Reminds us that everyone's story is important