Canada’s connection to slavery is not just the Underground Railroad; Slavery played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen and felt today.
- Discover the experiences of enslaved Black people in Canada through individual biographies and archival records;
- learn how slavery came to be in Canada; and
- find out who were Canada’s enslavers.
Created with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper and in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.
Content Highlights
- Global context of slavery in Canada
- Origins of enslaved Blacks in Canada
- Identifying Canada’s enslavers
- Culture, work, and experiences of enslaved peoples
- Biographies of individuals who were enslaved
- Legacies of slavery in Canada
The exhibition is fully booked and travelling across Canada.
Schedule
| Venue | Date |
|---|---|
| Museum of Industry Stellarton, NS | October – December 2026 |
| PumpHouse Museum Kingston, ON | January – May 2026 |
| Museums of Mississauga Mississauga, ON | September – December 2025 |
| Collingwood Museum Collingwood, ON | June – August 2025 |
| Black Cultural Centre Cherry Brook, NS | January – May 2025 |
| Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Halifax, NS | August – December 2024 |
Museums Assistance Program
MAP provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions for the cost of borrowing travelling exhibitions. Find out more.