Emancipation Day - by Natasha L Henry (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>When slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire in 1834, people of African descent celebrated their newfound freedom and former slaves could live unfettered lives in Canada. This well-researched book provides insight into a distinct African-Canadian tradition through descriptive historical accounts and appealing images.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>When the passage of the Abolition of Slavery Act, effective August 1, 1834, ushered in the end of slavery throughout the British Empire, people of the African descent celebrated their newfound freedom. Now African-American fugitive slaves, free black immigrants, and the few remaining enslaved Africans could live unfettered live in Canada - a reality worthy of celebration. <br/><br/>This new, well-researched book provides insight into the creation, development, and evolution of a distinct African-Canadian tradition through descriptive historical accounts and appealing images. The social, cultural, political, and educational practices of Emanipation Day festivities across Canada are explored, with emphasis on Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and British Columbia. <br/><br/>Emancipation is not only a word in the dictionary, but an action to liberate one's destiny. This outstanding book is superb in the interpretation of the power of freedom in one's heart and mind - moving from 1834 to present. - Dr. Henry Bishop, Black Cultural Centre, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>The book will be an eye opener for many who are unaware of black history in Canada.</p>--John Best "Bay Comment"<br><br><p>Henry digs deep to bring the reader face-to-face with the social realities of life in Canada during these tumultuous years and the development of distinct African-Canadian traditions.</p>-- "Sway Magazine"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Natasha Henry is the director of programs and an elementary teacher at a private school in the Greater Toronto area. She is also a curriculum consultant and speaker, specializing in the development of learning materials that focus on the African experience. Natasha has developed the educational programs for two innovative exhibits on African Canadian history: <i>...and Still I Rise</i> and <i>Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada</i>. Natasha live in Mississaga, Ontario.
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