GLORIA ANN WESLEY is the author of three books of poetry and two historical novels: If This Is Freedom and Chasing Freedom, which was shortlisted for the 2012 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Young Adult Fiction. Gloria is also the author of Africville in the Righting Canada’s Wrongs series (2019). She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after ignoring the Black community’s repeated petitions for basic services, the City of Halifax bulldozed Africville in the name of urban renewal.
$32.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18
Redresser les torts du Canada 10-volume set
For educators seeking to build anti-racism learning into Canadian history classes, this 10-book set of classroom materials is an invaluable resource. Each book addresses a major instance of official racism and discrimination spanning more than 150 years.
$450.00, SetInterest ages: 13-18
Africville
A French translation for language learners about Africville, the Black community bulldozed after decades of environmental injustice. The resilience of former residents and their descendants is described, along with their ongoing fight for fair compensation.
$45.00, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after years of ignoring the basic needs of the community, the City of Halifax bulldozed the Black community of Africville in the name of urban renewal.
Interest ages: 13-18