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Overview

 

This resource celebrates the contributions of Black Canadians who continue to build a collective consciousness that honours the struggles, triumphs and victories of Black people in Canada. It includes untold stories of sheroes, heroes and social experiences that transcend time, space, language and location.


The lessons are written in English to increase accessibility and remain consistent with ETFO policy. They are designed by FSL teachers for French as a second language learners and have accompanying French language worksheets.


Click the documents tab above for a collection of lessons that reimagines the scope of history in Canada to expand our interpretation of Black peoples, their history and their culture within a French context. All learners benefit from learning about the contributions made by Black people in Canada. The resources include:


Front Matter

  • Front Matter
  • Glossaire

French Immersion

Primary


  • J'ai le rhythme dans la peau
  • Le costume de Malaika
  • Les hauts, le bas d'Amanda
  • Moi je m'aime

Junior and Intermediate

  • Environmental Racism 
  • No. 2 Construction Batallion
  • MichaĆ«lle Jean
  • Le Colonialisme et la francophonie
  • Jully Black
  • Anti-Oppression
  • Sir George Williams Affair
  • Canadian Black Women

Core French

Junior

  • Black Lives Matter Toronto
  • Lawrence Hill
  • Mary Ann Shadd
  • The Hour-a-Day Study Club

Intermediate

  • Frank Randolph MacPherson
  • Dany Laferriere