Black History
Name 2 famous Black Canadians.
Drake, The Weeknd, Lincoln Alexander, Jean Augustine, Viola Desmond, July Black, Kardinal Official, Winnie Harlow, Viola Desmond
What is one example of a community that doesn’t depend on where you live?
An online group, friend group, cultural group, sports team, or shared-interest community.
Name a role someone may naturally take on when in a group or community.
Leader, communicator, supporter, planner, problem-solver, or check-in person.
True or False: Asking for help means you can’t handle things on your own.
False.
What does “belonging” mean in a community?
Feeling accepted, valued, and safe being yourself.
Viola Desmond
True or False: You have to feel close to everyone in a community for it to still be supportive.
False: support can exist even without closeness to everyone.
Why is communication important in stressful situations?
It helps people feel safe, stay informed, avoid conflict, and work together.
Name one reason people might avoid asking for help.
Fear of judgment, pride, past experiences, not wanting to burden others, or not knowing who to ask.
Name one small action that can help someone feel included in a group.
Inviting them in, checking on them, listening, using their name, or respecting differences.
True or false: Toronto has the largest Black community in Canada.
True
Name one benefit of being part of a supportive community.
Feeling less alone, having help during hard times, feeling understood, sharing resources, or building confidence.
What matters more in a survival situation: having the best tools or working well as a team?
Working well as a team.
What is one healthy way to ask for support?
Being clear, honest, respectful, and specific about what you need.
True or False: Belonging means everyone is the same.
False: differences can strengthen communities.
In what year was slavery in Canada abolished?
1833/34
What is one sign that a community is not healthy or supportive?
Judgment, exclusion, lack of respect, pressure to change who you are, or ignoring people’s needs.
What is one way to make sure everyone is okay in a group during a crisis?
Check-ins, sharing roles, listening, noticing who’s quiet, or asking directly.
In a strong community, how do people usually respond when someone asks for help?
They listen, offer support, problem-solve together, or help connect them to resources.
What is one thing that can damage a sense of belonging?
Exclusion, jokes at someone’s expense, assumptions, ignoring boundaries, or lack of respect.
Between 1800 and 1865, thousands of enslaved people escaped the U.S. for Canada, establishing communities in Ontario and the Maritimes. What is the name of this event?
The Underground Railroad.
Why is having more than one community important for mental health?
Different communities can meet different needs and provide backup support.
What does “teamwork” mean
People working together by communicating, sharing roles, supporting one another, and focusing on everyone’s safety.
Why can asking for help actually make a community stronger?
It builds trust, honesty, shared responsibility, and deeper connection.
How can you contribute to belonging even if you’re not the “leader” of a group?
Being kind, speaking up, supporting others, setting boundaries, or modeling respect.