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Black History Month Canadian Facts In 1985, Lincoln Alexander went on to become Lieutenant Governor- the first Black person to hold the position in Canada. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts In 1968 Lincoln Alexander became the first Black person in the Canadian House of Commons. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts In 1958 Fredericton born Willie O’Ree broke the NHL colour barrier and became the first Black person to play in the league when he played for the Boston Bruins. #BlackHistory #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts Viola Desmond in 2018 became the first woman and first Black person to be featured on Canadian currency ($10 bill) #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts People of African and Caribbean descent arrived in Canada over 400 years ago. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts Though we have been celebrating Black History month in Canada since the 1970’s, it was not until 1995 where it was officially recognized in Canada. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts Black History Month first started out as Black History Week #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts The first recorded Black slave in Canada was a boy in Quebec in 1628 called Oliver Le Jeune- African name unknown. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts From 1815-1865 African American slaves escaped to Canada using the Underground Railroad because residence here freed them. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts Canada’s first female publisher was also Black- Mary Ann Shadd #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts Slavery was abolished in British colonies- Canada included- on August 1, 1834 #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Black History Month Canadian Facts Canada has our own Rosa Parks- Viola Desmond. #BlackHistoryMonth #CanadianBlackHistory

Start your year on a healthy note! Build in accountability! #NewYearNewYou

Start your year off on a healthy note! Cut down on sugar! #NewYearNewYou

Tonight! Come join us to learn more! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… @WindsorEssexCAS #YQG #WEFoster #FosterToday

Start your year off on a healthy note! Boost your vegetable intake! #NewYearNewYou

Start your year off on a healthy note! Schedule health screenings! #NewYearNewYou

Start your year off on a healthy note! Set realistic goals! #NewYearNewYou

Tuesday night! Come learn more about the fostering process with @WindsorEssexCAS RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #FosterToday #WEFoster

Start your year off on a healthy note! Exercise your brain! #NewYearNewYou