Anti-racism

Tanya will be speaking about her new book The Knowing that was featured on CBC and the 8th Principle website a few weeks ago.  This book challenges the history of early colonizers (fur traders/Hudson’s Bay Company) who it has been thought settled fairly and peacefully with Indigenous people. Well worth your time to hear her speak and/or … Read more

Some of these events will have already happened by the time this is posted in ACE, but if you scroll down there are some very exciting opportunities happening close to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Mon., Sept. 30th) and after that into October. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Events and Resources – … Read more

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation day is September 30th.    The Hamilton Spectator recently posted (Sept 9) a listing of local events.  Be sure to check out the many ways to honour this special day. . Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (thespec.com) . Events are being held at the:  Art Gallery of … Read more

About Black Culture and History, both available at local libraries.   1. Master Slave, Husband Wife: An epic journey from slavery to freedom Ilyon Woo (2023)  The book is about black history in the United States and Canada, as told through the story of two famous escapees, Ellen and William Craft. In their escape to … Read more

If you are concerned about the roots of racism and intolerance in Canada, you owe it to yourself to listen to this 25 minutes podcast of Tanya Talaga from the Aug. 29, 2024 broadcast of CBC’s The Current. . Tanya purports that the racism behind the treatment of Indigenous and Black people in the United … Read more