Spotlight: Black History Month (ARCHIVE 2022)

 
 
 
 

Every February, Canadians participate in Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.

Use the links in this Collection to explore some Edwin materials that can support Black History Month.

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Viola Desmond: Racism, Injustice, & Reconciliation
Viola Desmond: Racism, Injustice, & Reconciliation

Imagine a world where everyone is treated with respect, love, and dignity. Wouldn’t that be amazing? This collection gives you a chance to discuss topics of racism and injustice, through the story of Viola Desmond, the civil rights activist who is on the Canadian ten-dollar bill. Copy Collection

The Blues
The Blues

This Collection provides a brief history of the Blues and listening examples of different styles. Students are asked to reflect on their learning and the listening examples. It has an explanation of 12-bar Blues, and students can perform the root or bass notes for the chords I IV V I. A place is provided for students to create their own rhythm patterns for 12-bar blues using a click and drag slide. Copy Collection

Seat at the Table: Hockey's Diversity Problem
Seat at the Table: Hockey's Diversity Problem

This collection uses a CBC podcast from Seat at the Table that focuses on diversity in the NHL. It provides entry points to discussions around diversity, privilege, the struggles of “unicorns” in hockey, and how the sport can serve as a cultural passport or a cultural wall. Copy Collection

Student Choice Board
Student Choice Board

Celebrate Black History Month and Black Canadians with this student choice board. Students are invited to look into the past to get a better understanding of the present by exploring these informative resources that offer a variety of open-ended activities. Download PDF

This engaging and interactive webinar series will provide you with new perspectives on strengthening identity and belonging at school through teaching and learning about the Black Canadian experience. Building on previous professional learning offerings, this new five-part series uses videos, music, spoken word, and more to build teacher confidence by applying historical foundations needed to address the current realities of Black Canadians. Focusing on horizontal and vertical alignment within the curriculum, this series is intended to address the calls from parents of Black children, educators and leaders to move equitable and inclusive education forward.

 
 

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