Freedom to Read Week in Canada

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intelletual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Click here for more information.

From CBC Books: Here are 29 books you may be surprised to learn have battled attempts at censorship in Canada. 

From the Calgary Public Library: We support your Freedom to Read whatever you choose. Learn about intellectual freedom and our collections here.

New Heritage Minute for Black History Month

Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute for Black History Month!

Chloe Cooley was an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada in 1793. Her acts of resistance in the face of violence led to Canada’s first legislation limiting slavery.

See ALL Heritage Minutes here 👇

See my collection of Black History Month resources here 👇

 

Black History Month

February is Black History Month in Canada!

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country.

Check out the resources below 👇. Each graphic is a link!

Black History in Canada Quiz!

Black History in Canada Timeline!

Come on up to the Learning Commons to borrow a book from our Black History Month display!