Welcome to the Slavery in Canada Portal

From Slavery in Canada

February is Black History Month in Canada

This portal is an open site providing an online digital textbook and a full collection of resources for the study of slavery in Canadian history.

an online textbook with chapter quizzes
imagery and video resources
a timeline of slavery in Canada and the World
biographies of Canadians who experienced slavery, or who came to Canada to escape slavery
a section where students can share their activities and projects on slavery
activities and lessons relating to the various chapters and other resources

NOTE: Slavery in Canada content is locked against changes, but interested parties can apply to add material or edit Web links, or provide Activities or Student Projects they think appropriate.

The author would like to thank Prof. Jennifer Straub and Dr. Kristen Ferguson of the Schulich School of Education (Nipissing University) for reviewing Slavery in Canada and providing feedback. Any mistakes are the author's.

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Escaped Slaves Arriving in Canada on the Underground Railroad

This project has been supported by the Canadian Studies Program, Ministry of Canadian Heritage;
the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Canada.