History

We are proud to honour 10 notable Black Canadians throughout history you need to know about, including trailblazers, changemakers, and leaders whose achievements helped pave the way for future generations.  By sharing their stories, we aim not only to celebrate their lasting impact, but also to recognize the resilience, excellence, and influence of Black Canadians who have helped shape this country. Their legacies remind us that Black history IS Canadian history.

Most Canadians have never heard of the Mi’kmaw woman whose fight for justice reshaped national understandings of Truth and Reconciliation and made the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement possible. Her name was Nora Bernard. Her story is not just one of survival, but of vision, leadership, and collective strength that continues to guide us today.

The struggle for women's rights in Canada over the last 100 years has been marked by small steps, sobering challenges, and significant victo