I Read Canadian Day

Wednesday, February 17th was officially I Read Canadian Day! But I think every day is I Read Canadian Day!

Who are your favourite Candian authors?

Gordon Kormon, Cherie Dimaline, Marty Chan, Wanda Lauren Taylor, Eric Walters, Geronimo Stilton? So many great Canadian authors to read! 

Use eLibrary to choose a book. Don't forget to set the library to Willow Park School. 

Submit a Book Request Form to request a book you like. 

Watch spoken artist Wali Shah introduce a variety of middle school authors. I kinda love his poem. 💗

https://images.app.goo.gl/DgfWDfHhiEW5ZKWg6

Who is Viola Desmond?

Who is Viola Desmond? You might have her in your pocket or your wallet right now. Have you seen her face on the Canadian $10 bill? Have you wondered why she's there?

Today in History: Death of Viola Desmond - Feb 07, 1965

Viola Desmond, who helped galvanize Black Canadians against segregation, died at New York City. After a 1946 incident in which Desmond was arrested for sitting in a “Whites Only” section of a theatre in New Glasgow, N.S, she fought her conviction of defrauding the government of the difference in tax — one cent — between tickets in the racially-separated sections. Though the conviction was upheld, her struggle became a catalyst for change. In 2010, Desmond was pardoned by Nova Scotia Lieutenant-Governor Mayann Francis.                                        Historica Canada https://www.historicacanada.ca/

Learn more about Viola Desmond by watching her Heritage Minute here.

Explore more Heritage Minutes here. 

https://www.historicacanada.ca/heritageminutes

Black History Month Resources

The Canadian Encyclopedia is a wonderful resource for both students and staff. Lots of great information that is easy to search and navigate. 

http://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en

John Ware

John Ware, cowboy, rancher (born c. 1845–50 in the United States; died 11 September 1905 near Brooks, AB). John Ware is legendary in the history of Alberta for his strength and horsemanship. Born enslaved, he became a successful rancher who settled near Calgary and Brooks. He was widely admired as one of the best cowboys in the West, even at a time of widespread anti-Black racism and discrimination.

See more information here. 

Black History in Canada Education Guide

This innovative Education Guide explores seminal events and personalities in Black Canadian history through engaging discussion and interactive activities. It was made possible with the generous support of TD Bank Group, whose commitment to Black history and culture has been celebrated.

See more information here. 

Take some time to explore these fabulous resources! 

Happy reading! 😊💻

February is Black History Month

 Have a look at our Black History Month display in the Learning Commons. 

Does anything catch your eye? Are you interested in reading anything you see? Want to borrow a book? Use the online Book Request Form below! I will check the book out to you and deliver it to your classroom.

Book Request Form

Happy Reading! 😃💙📚