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100
In 2016, she officially became the first Canadian woman to be featured on a Canadian banknote.
Who is Viola Desmond
100
This famous Black community was located on the outskirts of Halifax. Despite the city's refusal to provide basic amenities, residents took pride in their homes and built a strong sense of community.
What is Africville
100
"Being a Black woman writer is not a shallow place but a rich place to write from. It doesn't limit my imagination; it expands it." -T.M.
Who is Toni Morrison
100
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.
Who is Oscar Peterson
100
The largest and most famous Black Canadian cultural event.
What is the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly known as Caribana)
200
The first Black player in the National Hockey League (NHL)
Who is Willie O'Ree
200
In 1995, this trailblazing politician and social activist introduced the motion to recognize Black History Month across Canada.
Who is Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine
200
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -H.T.
Who is Harriet Tubman
200
This Canadian pilot and leading monobob athlete said she wanted to inspire "children and youth, especially Black youth" in her Winter Olympic debut at Beijing 2022.
Who is Cynthia Appiah
200
This is the 2022 theme for Black History Month in Canada.
What is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History Today and Every Day
300
Widely regarded as the first policewoman in Canada.
Who is Rose Fortune
300
This Ontario region was a key piece in the Underground Railroad, as it was the last "station"
What is Windsor-Essex
300
"I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me." -S.T.
Who is Sojourner Truth
300
This jazz singer, television host and civic leader is recognized as the Canadian First Lady of Jazz.
Who is Eleanor Collins
300
According to a 2016 Statistics Canada report, there are around ______ Black people living in Canada (closest number wins)
What is 1.2 million
400
In 2018, she became the first Black woman elected to Brampton City Council.
Who is Charmaine Williams
400
This anti-slavery activist founded The Provincial Freeman in 1853. She also established a racially integrated school for Black refugees in Windsor, Ontario.
Who is Mary Ann Shadd
400
"You've got to learn to leave the table when love's no longer being served." -N.S.
Who is Nina Simone
400
This athlete laid claim to Canada's fastest woman in 1982 when she ran 11 seconds flat in the 100 metre dash at the Canadian & Commonwealth Games.
Who is Angella Taylor-Issajenko
400
In 2020, this organization was launched to honour Black Canadian achievements in film, television, music, sports, and culture.
What is The Black Academy
500
In 1973, she organized the first National Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC) in Toronto.
Who is Kathleen (Kay) Livingstone
500
This historic site documents the life of Josiah and Nancy Henson, the history of slavery, and the Underground Railroad.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site
500
“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations." -Dr. M.J.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison
500
Carrie Best was a human rights activist, author, journalist, publisher, and broadcaster who co-founded this Nova Scotian newspaper.
What is The Clarion
500
In 2021, this major company honoured Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a Toronto physician, poet, advocate, and COVID-19 frontline worker, with a doll created in her likeness.
What is Mattel
