Canada Marks First Nationwide Emancipation Day
Aug 2, 2021 ·
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Canada has officially marked the abolishment of slavery nearly 200 years ago in its first nationwide Emancipation Day. Canadian parliamentarians unanimously voted in March to recognise Emancipation Day across the...
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Canada has officially marked the abolishment of slavery nearly 200 years ago in its first nationwide Emancipation Day.
Canadian parliamentarians unanimously voted in March to recognise Emancipation Day across the country on August 1, the same date in 1834 that an act came into effect banning slavery in former British colonies, including Canada.
Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, says the day is not a celebration but rather a time of reflection, a time of remembering their ancestors and a time for honouring their ancestors.
Thomas Bernard explained that Black history must be taught across Canada year-round and that an apology and reparations need to be discussed.
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Canadian parliamentarians unanimously voted in March to recognise Emancipation Day across the country on August 1, the same date in 1834 that an act came into effect banning slavery in former British colonies, including Canada.
Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, says the day is not a celebration but rather a time of reflection, a time of remembering their ancestors and a time for honouring their ancestors.
Thomas Bernard explained that Black history must be taught across Canada year-round and that an apology and reparations need to be discussed.
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