Righting Canada's Wrongs

“As indicated by its name, this series is hopeful. It is not about opening old wounds; its about remembering the past, understanding it and moving forward. “ - Nikkei Voice

THE COMMUNITY OF AFRICVILLE was founded in the late 1800s when African Nova Scotians built homes on the Bedford Basin on the northern edge of Halifax. In the 1960’s, in the name of urban renewal, the City of Halifax decided to demolish Africville, relocate its residents, and us the land for industrial development. Residents strongly opposed this move, but their homes were bulldozed, and many had move into public housing projects and other parts of the city.

Through historical photographs, documents, and first person narratives, this book tells the story of Africville. It documents how the city destroyed Africville and much later apologized for it-and how the spirit of the community lives on.

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