Just the Stats
These 3 cities have the highest population of Black Canadians.
What are Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
This artist’s song has officially been crowned the biggest US Billboard Hot 100 single of all time.
Who is The Weeknd.
This is a rice-based dish cooked in a spicy tomato based sauce, a staple in West-African cuisine.
What is jollof rice.
Between 1815-1869 tens of thousands of African Americans sought refuge in Canada via this legendary route.
What is the Underground Railroad.
This Toronto community has been a destination for members of the Caribbean diaspora since at least the 1960s.
What is Little Jamaica.
Beginning in the 2000s Canada’s Black immigrant population came primarily from this part of the world.
What is Africa.
He became the first Canadian to break the 10 second barrier in the 100 metre race and his record at the time made him the fastest ever recorded human.
Who is Donovan Bailey.
Boukan is a top-rated restaurant in Toronto, spearheded by culinary creative Marc-Elie Lissade whose roots are in this Carribean country.
What is Haiti.
The Act on the Abolition of Slavery abolished enslavement in most British colonies, including Canada in this year.
What is 1833 (or 1800's accepted as well).
Who was Canada's first female publisher, who also happened to be Black?
Who is Mary Ann Shadd.
It is the top country of birth of Black people in Canada.
What is Canada.
Born and raised in Toronto, this athlete became the first Canadian to be drafted number one overall in the 2013 NBA draft.
Who is Anthony Harris Bennett.
This type of seasoning blend is highlighted in PG's Jamaican Restaurant, which has been serving Jamaican staples in White Rock, BC since 1992.
What is jerk seasoning.
The #BlackLivesMatter movement was established in this year and continues to highlight racial inequality especially concerning police brutality and racially motivated violence against Black people and communities.
What is 2013.
This genre of music was first popularized by Black artists in early 20th century America and made its way to Canada.
What is Jazz.
Black Canadians are more likely to speak this language at home than is the rest of the population of Canada.
What is French.
He/she is the Black Canadian artist with the most Grammy wins, and fourth most among all artists.
A. Drake
B. Oscar Peterson
C. Abel Tesfaye
D. Melanie Fiona
Who is Oscar Peterson.
Le Virunga is a Montreal restaurant that merges pan-African flavours with Quebec products. Some of their dishes incorporate this popular spicy sauce that is said to originate from the Southern African region.
What is peri-peri/pili-pili/piri-piri sauce.
In 1946, this Halifax businesswoman confronted the racism that African-Nova Scotians routinely faced when she refused to move from her seat in the “whites-only” section of the Roseland Theatre.
Who is Viola Desmond.
This Canadian stateswoman and former journalist served from 2005 to 2010 as governor general of Canada, the 27th since Canadian Confederation. She is the first Haitian Canadian and black person to hold this office.
Who is Michaëlle Jean.
This community in eastern Canada has the highest percentage of Black people in the nation.
What is North Preston (Halifax).
This New Brunswick athlete is known as the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" as he was the first Black player in the NHL, debuting with the Boston Bruins in 1958.
Who is Willie O'Ree.
After threats of fines, vendor resistance, and community outrage, this snack was allowed to continue being sold in Canada under its original name on February 23rd, 1985.
What is a beef patty.
Who was the first documented person of African heritage known to have come to, what is now Canada, in 1604?
Who is Mathieu Da Costa.
Serving Canadians regardless of the weather, Albert Jackson battled discrimination to become the first Black person to work in this profession.
What is a letter carrier.