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NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:00 PM EST

Good night everyone! Thanks for joining us. #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:02 PM EST

Please introduce yourself, what do you teach & where are you from? #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hello #ontsshg It was a rainy day! https://t.co/asDBG5HwFb

KristanRooke Jan 28 @ 9:03 PM EST

@oessta1 My name is Kristan, I teach Gr 6-8, all subjects. Northwestern Ontario #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 PM EST

Thanks for facilitating tonight! Looking forward to the discussion. #ontsshg https://t.co/smkdwIEoXc

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:00 PM EST

Good night everyone! Thanks for joining us. #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hello, this is Byron from the GTA. I work with teachers #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 PM EST

#ontsshg is a structured chat for one hour, using Q1-A1 to support flow of discussion!

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hello Byron! #ontsshg https://t.co/1xQhmdpN7F

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hello, this is Byron from the GTA. I work with teachers #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q1 coming up...#ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:09 PM EST

Q1: How have you incorporated African Canadian people and their experiences in your SSHG class? #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 - Student's pick a noteworthy personality from: https://t.co/OyjT0m2v0j -to build knowledge of history #ontsshg

KristanRooke Jan 28 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Open and honest discussions about the past. Just starting to get into the topic #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1 - During ‘Black History Month’ students work on inquiry #ontsshg https://t.co/Bc1AWNebqS

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: I like to use profiles of individuals such as Mary Ann Shadd who published the Provincial Freeman newspaper #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:15 PM EST

@NHenryFundi Do you have a link for this? #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1: I have also focused on Black communities across Cda like Africville https://t.co/xOM7bGJ21N and Buxton https://t.co/S8gBoTfQBS #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1 I have shared images from early African-Canadian communities in Canada -Buxton #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:18 PM EST

A1 Black Strathcona was a Black community in Vancouver I share using this interactive website https://t.co/50gqWX2ijj #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q2: Why is it important to include African Canadian content? #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:20 PM EST

A1 Yes, Byron me too. The use of images can provoke lots of questions and are powerful visuals #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 - To broaden students' historical understanding #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

A1 I have also used novel studies of historical fiction like Last Days of Africville and Elijah of Buxton #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3: What is hindering you from including more African Canadian perspectives in your class? #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 We need to address a variety of perspectives to understand the Canadian narrative #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 To expand the paradigm of the Canadian story to provide a more accurate reflection of our diverse history #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: Resources #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2 To establish the place of Blks in Cdn history as part of Cda's early settler experience #ontsshg

KristanRooke Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: lack of resources and relevant resources for my area #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2 To show how Black communities have continued to evolve and contribute to Canada #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 There are many opportunities to include current and historical information from families in grade 1 to communities in grade 6. #ontsshg

KristanRooke Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2: Because all Canadian history matters, not just Euro-centric. #Ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2 For students of African descent, exposure to culturally relevant resources helps in shaping a healthy self and group identity #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:26 PM EST

Agreed, students need stories from many groups from First Nations and beyond #ontsshg https://t.co/V1oE5LHq42

KristanRooke Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2: Because all Canadian history matters, not just Euro-centric. #Ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 Some Ts have said they are hesitant because they “don’t want to do it wrong” #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4: How do the six historical thinking concepts relate to teaching the African Canadian experience? #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Lack of background knowledge is also noted as a hindrance to teaching the African Cdn perspective #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3 as well as lack of training in how to approach teaching African Canadian history #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4. The Big Six - historical thinking concept is a great resource #ontsshg https://t.co/janjROMURg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4 Examine communities past and present to explore continuity and change #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4 Evidence - There are many kinds of evidence to support the inclusion of the Afr Cdn narrative, rich primary sources like letters #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4..petitions, images, military and census records, baptism and marriage records #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:33 PM EST

Those primary sources reflect the historical perspectives of the time #ontsshg https://t.co/5zEVzX4khS

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4 Evidence - There are many kinds of evidence to support the inclusion of the Afr Cdn narrative, rich primary sources like letters #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4 Continuity and change - How has social conditions experienced by Blacks changed or remained the same over time? #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4 cause and consequence - Why did the demolition of Africville happen? Why were Blacks excluded from public spaces? #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4...and how did the events affect Blacks? Some questions for students to explore #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4 Historical perspective - viewing the past look through the lenses of African Canadians of the time #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:38 PM EST

Q5: Why does teaching the history of African Canadians matter? #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:38 PM EST

A4 Ethical judgement - Is what happened to Blacks including Afr Cdns (enslavement, segregation, etc.) right and fair? #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5- Build knowledge- take a look at this class, scroll down- slide show&podcast https://t.co/Y7Qi4X6J2H #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5 The power of a narrative https://t.co/zJuaqDJ71m #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5 Imp to reflect diversity of Black communities and their experiences #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5 The story of African Canadians in part of the Canadian story- it tells us who we are #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5 Matters in deconstructing the existing dominant narrative #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:42 PM EST

#ontsshg https://t.co/MkoSabmPOr

EDUCATIONADVOCA Jan 28 @ 9:37 PM EST

@Robitaille2011 Historical significance "Significance depends upon one’s perspective and purpose."

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 Imp to locate people of African descent on the Cdn landscape for everyone #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:44 PM EST

it adds to the concept that many groups have contributed to this great country inspite of their challenges #ontsshg https://t.co/3z0taOgjhP

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 Imp to locate people of African descent on the Cdn landscape for everyone #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5 Fosters a critical discussion of race, discrimination, and resistance #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:47 PM EST

Q6: Share ideas and resources for being more inclusive of African Canadian history for each grade. #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6-This looks like a great site https://t.co/gfIUAcnSOJ #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6 - Great site, check it out #ontsshg https://t.co/WyPgacKVg3

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6 Incude Blk perspective in every topic/ theme covered #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

A6 Essex-Kent County Resource https://t.co/nLnpkmJXxh #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

Look through the primary and secondary resources at https://t.co/hKUjQ0bz89 #ontsshg

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

A6 Great blog https://t.co/UyS9eeEGuR #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6 Richard Pierpoint Heritage Minute and Teaching Resources https://t.co/zVf4UPPxHU #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:53 PM EST

Of course, my website! #ontsshg https://t.co/qFe9px8rcv

Robitaille2011 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

A6 Great blog https://t.co/UyS9eeEGuR #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:54 PM EST

This is a great resource for #ontsshg teachers. Check it out! Thanks for sharing @24gizmo https://t.co/os61SLJLbM

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

Look through the primary and secondary resources at https://t.co/hKUjQ0bz89 #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:54 PM EST

The @ArchivesOntario has great online exhibits on Afr Cdn history https://t.co/sveDFdV6Qp #ontsshg

24gizmo Jan 28 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6 check some of the resources on the oessta delicious site https://t.co/DdVW1QS6l4 #ontsshg

jsteeves71 Jan 28 @ 9:55 PM EST

@NHenryFundi #ontsshg great site! James Steeves joining late from OSLA conference

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6 digital stories, lesson plans, narratives with primary sources by @TubmanInstitute https://t.co/aRW9hFU069 #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks @NHenryFundi for a great chat! #ontsshg

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6 Digitized African Canadian Newspapers (Provincial Freeman andVoice of the Fugitive) https://t.co/rrE3CZzXCP #ontsshg

oessta1 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:58 PM EST

Hope you can join #ontsshg next - February 11th at 9pm EST - Thanks for a great chat tonight!

NHenryFundi Jan 28 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6 @NFB_Education has great films like Joe”, about Black lifeguard in Vancouver https://t.co/A5RNNr9DnS #ontsshg