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Index

African Heritage Month, Josiah Henson, 20–21
12–15 Kuumba, 16–19
Africville, 6, 7

Augustine, Jean, 11 le Jeune, Olivier, 4
Black Loyalist Heritage Nova Scotia, 6, 7, 10, 20

Trail, 21 origin of Black History
Brown, Rosemary, 13 Month, 8–11

culture, 16–19 slaves, 4–7

Desmond, Viola, 15 Underground

foods, 19 Railroad, 20

Quick Questions

• How does your community celebrate Black History Month?

• Why is it important to celebrate Black History Month?
• What would you like to learn about Black history in Canada?

About the Author

Cynthia O’Brien has written many books for children. She lives in
Guelph, Ontario. Slaves from the United States came to Guelph in the
1840s. They built a church. People can visit the church today.

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