Essence:
A series of radio lectures, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Black Canada, on topics
and issues affecting Afro-Canadians. Four speakers from the October 2005 anniversary conference
at Dalhousie University, sponsored by the James R. Johnson Chair of Black studies and Da Costa
400. Lecturers to be determined.
Goal:
To increase awareness of Black Canadian heritage and culture in the Canadian mind and
imagination. To commemorate and celebrate Black Canadian culture and heritage on its 400th
anniversary.
Legacy:
Increased awareness, value, education, knowledge, profile.
Timeline:
October 2005.
Possible Speakers:
Afua Cooper, PhD - well-known expert on Underground Railroad/Black Canadian Culture -
University of Toronto
Paul Wynn, LLB - activist/lawyer - Vancouver, British Columbia
Rocky Burley Jones, LLB - activist/lawyer - Halifax, Nova Scotia
George Elliot Clarke, PhD - writer/poet - University of Toronto
David States/John Johnson, PhD - Parks Canada historians - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ken Donovan, PhD - Parks Canada - new book on Canadian slavery to be released November 2005
copyright - Da Costa 400
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