The Alberta Teachers’ Association

February is Black History Month, when people in Canada are invited to participate in festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The 2021 theme for Black History Month is “The Future is Now.”

The following resources and information are available through the Alberta Teachers’ Association and other sources.

• ATA library antiracism libguide –  https://teachers-ab.libguides.com/antiracism 
• DEHR antiracism and antioppression speaker series (recorded webinars and upcoming sessions) –  https://atapdwebinars2020.sched.com/overview/type/Antiracism 
• Black History Month in Canada: timeline and education guide –http://education.historicacanada.ca
• CBC multimedia series: Being Black In Canada – http://bit.ly/CBC_Being_Black_In_Canada
• Canadian Heritage: Noteworthy historical figures – http://bit.ly/Noteworthy_Historical_Figures
• Today’s Parent: 16 great Black History Month books for kids – http://bit.ly/16_Great_Books

Recommended books

• How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 
• Anti-Racist Ally by Sophie Williams 
• We Want to Do More Than Survive by Bettina L. Love ❚