HISTORY
Ontario Black History Society
Using the wisdom from our past to illuminate our future
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage. The Society aims to encourage public interest in Black History through the:
Recognition and documentation of the contributions of peoples of African descent and their collective histories, past and present, through education, research and collaboration.
Development and support of educational initiatives and exhibits.
Inclusion of Black History material in school curricula.
DERAILED - The History of Black Railway Porters in Canada
Famous Black Canadians
HARRY JEROME
PORTIA WHITE
ELIJAH McCOY
WILLIAM HALL
JOHN WARE
MARY ANN SHADD
NATHANIEL DETT
JOSIAH HENSON
ADDIE AYLESTOCK
GEORGE BONGA
A Collection of Videos - Black History in Canada
Episode 1| Strong and Free | West Indian Domestic Scheme: Nurturing a Nation
Episode 2 | Strong and Free | Herb Carnegie: Black Excellence on – and off – the Ice
Episode 3 | Strong and Free | Marie-Josèphe Angélique : Montreal on Fire
Marie-Josèphe Angélique: Montreal on Fire | Strong and Free
West Indian Domestic Scheme| Strong and Free
BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA: A SELECT TIMELINE
Canada History Week 2019: Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
A Collection of Videos from Crash Course - Black History
2021 Black History Month Kick-Off
Black History Month 2022
2022's theme for Black History Month was, "Black Health and Wellness"
It took a look at how healthcare has often underserved the Black community.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has recently shown, a widespread disparity of access to quality healthcare negatively impacts outcomes for Blacks and other minorities.
For the Black community, the root of the problem goes deep, and back centuries.
