Spotlight: Black History Month
Every February, Canadians participate in Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.
Use the following Collections to explore some Edwin materials that can support Black History Month.
Did you know that Black Canadian communities have existed in Canada since the early 1800s? Use this collection to learn about the amazing people who lived in these communities and their contributions to Canada. View Collection ›
Black Canadians are making significant contributions to education, law, politics, science, and more! Use this collection to discover who these individuals are and explore their legacy of excellence. View Collection ›
Black Canadian communities and cultures are diverse. Use this collection to discover examples of Black Canadian music, food, language, and more. Find out how some students are sharing their culture with others. View Collection ›
Use this introductory collection to address race and racism with your students. Start to have meaningful conversations about systemic racism in our institutions and society. Please note that this collection is a precursor to a future Edwin Essentials module on the four dimensions of racism. View Collection ›
Celebrating Black History
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.