Salt Spring Island is one of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. It is located between Vancouver Island and the mainland of Canada. The island attracts visitors who enjoy hiking, cycling, and a quiet place to think and relax.
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The Blackburns’ determination to build free lives provides a window on the experience of many refugees in the Underground Railroad era. Having fled slavery in Kentucky, they were arrested in Detroit in 1833. Their capture sparked riots and in the confusion they managed to escape to Upper Canada. Here, the government twice defended them against extradition, and by 1834 the couple had settled in Toronto. Respected citizens, they established the city’s first cab company, worked for Abolition and contributed to the well-being of their community.
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In this Spotlight, students learn more about the Black Loyalists who moved to Canada after the American Revolution. Students gain an understanding of this community and its contributions to Canada’s development.
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In Port Royal, Nova Scotia, there is a plaque that honours Mathieu Da Costa and his significance to Black history in Canada. In the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, a heritage trail is named after Da Costa. Yet there is much that we still don’t know about this important man.
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