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‘Black History Is Canadian History’: How Manitoba Is Marking Emancipation Day
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Canada’s Anti-Slavery Legacy Is a History Worth Celebrating
Commentary As Trump’s trade wars continue, we’ve seen more Canadian flags flying than during the Trudeau years, when flags on federal buildings flew at half-mast amid self-flagellation over “our country’s historical failures.” But few Canadians are aware that four years ago, Parliament voted unanimously to designate Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day to commemorate Britain’s Slavery Abolition Act of 1834, which ended human bondage in the British Empire …
On August 1st, Black communities across Canada commemorate Emancipation Day, a tradition that dates back to the 1850s. However, it was not until 2021 that members of the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate this date as Emancipation Day. Beyond celebrating the abolition of slavery, this day is an opportunity to reflect on the hardships and efforts that led to this victory. In Canada, Indigenous people were the first victims…
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