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Black Canadians were in Canada from the earliest times, initially as free people, then as slaves. With the French fur-traders, they helped found and build many of the early settlements. They had helped to defend British controlled Canada from the Americans and rewarded with land to develop.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Explore museums, heritage sites and historical buildings that tell the story of the Underground Railroad and preserve the legacy of Black history in Ontario.
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage.
Founded in 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS), is the organization in Canada that is at the forefront in the celebration of Black history and heritage with a demonstrated record in the study, preservation and promotion of Black history in Ontario.
The Archives of Ontario has numerous records relating to Black History in the province. For an introduction to these, explore the online exhibits listed below. There are also educational workshops available to teachers, and a list of a wide variety of resources that are available to researchers.
Take a family road trip through Southern Ontario and visit museums, heritage sites and historical landmarks that tell the story of the Underground Railroad and preserve the legacy of Black history in Ontario.
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The Slavery to Freedom web resource chronicles the perilous path that 19th-century Blacks followed to find sanctuary in Ontario. Explore the robust history and timeline, as well as links to many of our partners in the Black Heritage Network, to understand this journey to freedom.
