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The Times of African Nova Scotians was developed specifically to address the shortage of teaching materials pertaining to African Nova Scotian history. The Times has been embraced as a teaching aid by students and educators at all grade levels and features stories about Viola Desmond, the Black Loyalists, the Black Refugees plus much more. Easily adapted to all skill and grade levels. This recent reprint also includes a copy of the Free Pardon granted to Viola Desmond. Nova Scotia School Book Bureau stock code: 25668 A Notable Nova Scotian poster is included with each purchase of 10 copies. While supplies last. -
Mrs. Viola L. Parsons did a great thing in writing My Grandmother’s Days in 1987. She became one of the few Scotians – African Nova Scotians or Africadians – to tell younger people how our culture developed and of what if consisted. – George Elliott Clarke, O.C., O.N.S., PhD., LLD, 7th Parliamentary Poet Laureate (2016 & 2017). -
A is for Arnold Johnson. B is for basketball. Students of Nelson Whynder Elementary School journey through the alphabet with words and images that highlight what makes "Up Home" so very special. The ABC's of North Preston is a loving tribute to the largest Indigenous Black community in Canada, created by some of those who know it best. -
The ABC’s of Viola Desmond was crafted specifically to meet the needs of elementary level readers and this important resource is now used by all Grade 3 classes in Nova Scotia. The ABC’s of Viola Desmond was written by students for students and relates the history of a Canadian icon and courageous civil rights advocate, Viola Desmond. As well, this will be a wonderful book to have in homes throughout Nova Scotia and beyond. NOTE: Teachers may be eligible for a preferred rate when ordering The ABC’s of Viola Desmond through the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. -
Updated and improved in 2020, Black History: Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas – Teacher’s Resource is a teacher-friendly companion to the revised student resource, Black History: Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, a resource that introduces students to significant individuals, movements, and events in the history of people of African descent. The Teacher’s Resource provides teachers with practical, ready-for-class learning activities and resources that bring to life every chapter of the student resource.Save on Shipping with Digital Access Subscription! This textbook is also available in digital format. To purchase digital access to this resource, please contact us at africentricpublishing@dbdli.ca. We would be happy to provide further information and process your order. -
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Teachers Resource Ten Percent of all the Loyalists who settled in Nova Scotia were of African descent. These African Nova Scotians planted the seeds for the more than fifty Black communities that would eventually be established in every part of the province. Volume Two of The Times of African Nova Scotians explores the history of these communities. Where were they located? Who were the community founders and what happened to these communities? Senior contributors to this edition include Dr. George Elliott Clarke, Dr. Sylvia Hamilton, Dr. Walter Borden and Dr. Geraldine Browning, all of whom are descendants of founding families of their own communities. A Notable Nova Scotian poster is included with each purchase of 10 sets. While supplies last. -
Black History: Africa, The Caribbean, and The Americas explores early African history, including Africa as the birthplace of humanity and early African civilizations. The resource scrutinises the oppression and resistance of Blacks in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America on their march to freedom. Particular attention is given to the history of African Canadians since the second World War and includes a section on the history of African Nova Scotians. The textbook concludes by examining Africa Today.Save on Shipping with Digital Access Subscription! This textbook is also available in digital format. To purchase digital access to this resource, please contact us at africentricpublishing@dbdli.ca. We would be happy to provide further information and process your order.
