Watch the video below about how racism manifests on the North Shore. Keep a lookout for the answers to the following questions:
- How were the Indigenous stewards of the lands we call the North Shore affected by colonization?
- How did the transatlantic slave trade build wealth in the North Shore?
- What were some forms of discrimination experienced by racialized peoples on the North Shore?
Take some time to think about what you learned. Answer the reflection questions below to help deepen your learning.
- Can you name any prominent figures from the Black community on the North Shore? Try to list them.
- Why do you think there has been an erasure of histories of the racialized communities in Canada?
- Have you or your family historically benefited from or been disadvantaged by the land covenants discussed in the module? How so?
- What is your commitment to supporting and uplifting untold stories in Canada’s history?
Test Your Understanding
After viewing the video and reflecting on what you learned, we invite you to test your knowledge with this short quiz!