AGENDA Black History Month Saskatchewan African Canadian
Heritage Museum Inc (SACHM) United States Canada Saskatchewan
Growing Up in Saskatchewan
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH The proud legacy of black Canadians goes
back to the early beginnings of Canadian history. The great
sacrifices and tremendous contributions of their community have
helped to create the Canada of today.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH United States (began 1976) and Canada
(began 1995) in February and the United Kingdom in October (began
1987). Former politician Canadian, the Honourable Jean Augustine
put the motion forward in the House of Commons in 1995. Canada
formally recognized February as Black History Month at that
time.
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February 6, 2014 The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for
Multiculturalism, issued the following statement after the official
launch event for Black History Month at the Canadian War Museum
"Every February, Canadians mark Black History Month, an important
annual celebration of the accomplishments of Canadians who trace
their family heritage to Africa and the Caribbean.
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"This year, as we mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning
of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the beginning of
the Second World War, Black History Month provides an opportunity
to recognize the efforts of black Canadian soldiers during these
wars, and in other military campaigns.
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WW11 GLEN & EARL LA FAYETTE
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SACHM HERITAGE
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SACHM Founded in Feb 2001 Incorporated in May 2004 Member
organization of: MCoS, SaskCulture and Museum Association of
Saskatchewan (MAS) SACHM membership includes organizations and
individuals
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SACHMS VISION, MISSION AND VALUES Vision Statement :Equal
partners in the heritage and development of Saskatchewan. Mission
Statement :To preserve and celebrate the heritage of
African-Canadians in Saskatchewan. Values Statement: *
Inclusiveness * Equal Human dignity * Perseverance and
contributions * Growth through the grace of God
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EARLY AFRICAN- CANADIAN MIGRATION IN SASKATCHEWAN A Century of
Community
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DR ALFRED SCHMITZ SHADD
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* 1896 Alfred Schmitz Shadd comes to Nipawin from Ontario. *
Shadd is the grandson of Abraham Doras Shadd, an influential
activist in Ontario * Shadds heritage is from the United States
where his family were free and came to Canada in 1853. * Alfred was
a teacher, doctor, pharmacist, newspaper owner, farmer, and
politician.
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WHERE THEY CAME FROM
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JAMES, SLAVE OF WILLIAM ARMISTEAD Armistead was given
permission by his master to join the revolutionary cause. In 1781,
he joined the army and was put in service under the Marquis de
Lafayette, who was desperately trying to fight the chaos caused in
Virginia by turncoat soldier Benedict Arnold. * His forces
diminished by British Gen. Charles Cornwallis' troops, Lafayette
needed reliable information about enemy movements.
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* Armistead began his work posing as an escaped slave, entering
Arnold's camp as an orderly and guide. * Armistead was able to
travel freely between both sides. One day, he discovered that the
British naval fleet was moving 10,000 troops to Yorktown, Va. *
Using the intricate details Armistead provided, Lafayette &
George Washington lay siege to the town, crippling the British
military and resulting in their surrender on Oct. 19, 1781.
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Despite his critical actions, Armistead had to petition the
Virginia legislature for his freedom. Lafayette assisted him by
writing a recommendation for his freedom, which was granted in
1787. In gratitude Armistead adopted LaFayette's surname and lived
as a farmer in Virignia until his death in 1830
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JAMES ARMISTEAD LA FAYETTE 1748 - 1830
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1906 Lewis, Helena, Ernest & Goldie (Joseph) arrived in
Regina. Lewis had sent money for land, but no one reported
receiving the money. Lived on North Winnipeg St.
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1906 - 1911 Karl Hans is born in 1907. Homer Rueben is born in
1909. Anne is born 1911. Lewis has been homesteading since
1908.
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1908 - 1911 Lewis travels to McGee, Herschel, Anglia, Fiske,
area to homestead. Homesteads on S Section 9, Township 30, Range 17
West of 3 rd Meridian
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MAIDSTONE AREA
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1910 Edmond & Texanna Jemison arrive from Oklahoma. Name
becomes Jamerson as no one can read or write. Settle in Amber
Valley, then North Battleford
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STRUGGLE AND SURVIVAL Migration from Oklahoma territory to
Saskatchewan Fight against racist federal legislation preventing
black immigrants Realities of climate and settlement Reaction from
surrounding community Impact on education and religion Legacy of
early African-Canadian settlement
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GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION Order in Council, August 12, 1911: His
excellency in Council, invirtue of the provisions of sub-section
(c) of Section 38 of the Immigration Act, is pleased to Order and
it is hereby ordered as follows: For a period of one year from and
one year after the date hereof the landing in Canada shall be and
the same is prohibited of any immigrants belonging to the Negro
race, which race is deemed unsuitable to the climate and
requirements of Canada.
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THE SHILOH CHURCH
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SCHOOL 1913, petition for the creation of a local school
district Shiloh community split, largely in favour of an inclusive
school Local white community favoured segregation Appeal to the
Department of Education 1915, MLA P. Lyle creates segregated school
By 1920s, school became integrated
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LAFAYETTE FAMILY C.1924
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1932 Karl & Rose are married. Live near the homestead Have
8 children, all born on farm except 2 nd child, Karl with family
returns to Regina after death of Rose.
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COMMUNITY AND FAMILY
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LEGACY
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BUILDING A LEGACY OF AN INCLUSIVECOMMUNITY IN REGINA THROUGH
PUBLIC ART AND HERITAGE
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INTRODUCTION The Honouring Tree Project is a life giving legacy
that celebrates diversity Who we are - the Saskatchewan African
Canadian Heritage Museum (SACHM) & partners Our vision is to
honour all our pasts, and build new relationships Invitation to
join ~ lets discover our future together From Many Peoples Strength
Saskatchewans motto
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LEGACY ACTIVITIES Hold an Annual Family Walkathon every last
Saturday in June Project invitation to schools during the Education
Week in September To become a Tourist site SACHM plans annual
indoor activities in December
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OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES All are
equal and have a contribution to make No barrier should impede
anyone from participating fully The future is full of hope for all
of us
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WHAT CAN YOU DO? Tell others about this project Plan events
relating to the Honouring Tree and what it represents
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WHAT INSPIRES US? Through many dangers, toils and snares...we
have already come. T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...and
Grace will lead us home when we allow freedom to ring, when we let
it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and
every city. Martin Luther King
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For to be free is not to merely cast off ones chains, but live
in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson
Mandela