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Historic Black Nova Scotia

Historic Black Nova Scotia

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The history of Nova Scotia’s black communities is a complex story of triumph and struggle, intertwined with the many stories of ancestors, destinies, and challenges. The knowledge and insight of veteran authors Bridglal Pachai and Henry Bishop provide welcome guidance to the mosaic of Nova Scotian black history in Historic Black Communities. Presented in the engaging format of an Images of Our Past book, this readable history book is interspersed with ample black and white photos,... Read More

The history of Nova Scotia’s black communities is a complex story of triumph and struggle, intertwined with the many stories of ancestors, destinies, and challenges. The knowledge and insight of veteran authors Bridglal Pachai and Henry Bishop provide welcome guidance to the mosaic of Nova Scotian black history in Historic Black Communities. Presented in the engaging format of an Images of Our Past book, this readable history book is interspersed with ample black and white photos, providing a visual link to the stories of the past.

Eleven chapters explore the African presence in Nova Scotia, and range from topics such as the influence of the church and the African United Baptist Association (AUBA); pioneers in publishing, law, politics and business; the legacy of Africville; heroes of sports, military, arts, and volunteer activism; Historic Black Communities provides a comprehensive, but always accessible entry into the many realms of black influence. Above all, the many photos and stories of this historic tribute salute the dignity and achievements of the resilient black community in Nova Scotia, and provide an unshakeable optimism for its promising future.

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Page length: 130 Publication Date: 2006-04-15 Book Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General Publisher: Nimbus Publishing ISBN: 9781551095516 Language: English

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Curriculum Subject: English Curriculum Subjects (All), English Language Arts (All), Social Studies (All)Provincial Focus: NSNova Scotia School Book Bureau (NSSBB): English Curriculum Subjects: English Language Arts 10, English Language Arts 11, English Language Arts 12, ELA - African Heritage 12, ELA - Canadian Literature 12, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Social Studies 9, Social Studies 11, Social Studies - African Canadian Studies 11NSSBB Authorization Number: 24039NSSBB Guidance Quantity: 1:TNSSBB Category Allocation: Professional Resources Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Black Loyalists, Diversity in Sports, Racism and Discrimination, Refugees, African-Nova Scotian History & Culture, Black History & Culture, Black Author

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    <p>The history of Nova Scotia’s black communities is a complex story of triumph and struggle, intertwined with the many stories of ancestors, destinies, and challenges. The knowledge and insight of veteran authors Bridglal Pachai and Henry Bishop provide welcome guidance to the mosaic of Nova Scotian black history in Historic Black Communities. Presented in the engaging format of an Images of Our Past book, this readable history book is interspersed with ample black and white photos, providing a visual link to the stories of the past.</p>
    <p>Eleven chapters explore the African presence in Nova Scotia, and range from topics such as the influence of the church and the African United Baptist Association (AUBA); pioneers in publishing, law, politics and business; the legacy of Africville; heroes of sports, military, arts, and volunteer activism; Historic Black Communities provides a comprehensive, but always accessible entry into the many realms of black influence. Above all, the many photos and stories of this historic tribute salute the dignity and achievements of the resilient black community in Nova Scotia, and provide an unshakeable optimism for its promising future.</p>

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    Weight 0.255 kg
    Dimensions 9.25 × 255 × .38 in