Important People
Who was the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in 1955?
Rosa Parks
In what year did Black History Month begin in Canada?
1995
When people escaped to Canada using the Underground Railroad, which province did many of them settle in?
Ontario
What does equality mean?
Treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities.
Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the Underground Railroad? At what time of day did most people travel?
A secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Most people travelled at night.
Who is the first Black woman to appear on Canadian money?
Viola Desmond
What does discrimination mean?
Discrimination is when someone is treated unfairly or differently because of their race, religion, gender, skin colour, or background.
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. die?
1968
After escaping slavery in the United States, what country did many people travel to for freedom?
Canada
True or False: Viola Desmond is on the twenty dollar bill
False. It is the ten dollar bill
What does “civil rights” mean?
Civil rights are the basic rights and freedoms that every person should have so they are treated fairly and equally.
Which athlete was known for saying “I am the greatest” and encouraged people to believe in themselves?
Muhammad Ali
What does “segregation” mean?
Keeping people apart because of their race.
What month is Black History Month celebrated in Canada?
February
What does resilience mean?
The ability to keep going and stay strong even when things are difficult.
Who was the Canadian woman who refused to leave the “whites-only” section of a movie theatre in Nova Scotia in 1946?
Viola Desmond
True or False: Slavery in the United States officially ended in 1865
True.
Why is it important to learn about Black history in Canada?
To understand Canada’s full history
To recognize contributions
To learn from past unfairness
To build a more fair future
In Islam, we believe that Allah created everyone. What does this teach us about how we should treat others?
No one is better than someone else because of skin colour or background
Everyone deserves respect
Treating people kindly is part of our faith