by Mike Simpson | Feb 5, 2020 | Ancestry Project, Canada, Canadians, Culture, Heritage, History, Identity, Immigration, Uncategorized
Above: Michaëlle Jean and Donovan Bailey, tow of the immigrants featured in Mike’s Famous Caribbean Canadians unit. February is Black History Month Black History Month is an important education opportunity that comes every February. What does Black...
by Mike Simpson | Aug 2, 2017 | Canada, Canadians, Culture, Heritage, Identity, Interview, Media, Readings, Resources, Stories, Uncategorized, Writers
I just discovered yet another amazing resource, “Canada: Profiles in Culture.” This one comes courtesy of the NY Times. Whether or not you’re a teacher, if you are looking for readings on interesting Canadians you should check this publication out....
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