The article discusses the significant migration of Black Americans escaping slavery via the Underground Railroad to Canada, where they established thriving communities and a lasting cultural impact. Despite their contributions, the history of these early Black Canadian settlers is often overlooked. An exhibit at Art Windsor-Essex, titled "North Is Freedom," seeks to elevate and celebrate their stories and the descendants carrying those legacies. Curator Dorothy Abbott and several descendants highlight the importance of remembering these narratives as part of Canadian heritage, emphasizing that Black Canadians have been integral to Canada even before its official formation in 1867.
"We've been in Canada longer than Canada has been a country, because it was 1867 when Canada became a country," said curator Dorothy Abbott, detailing her family's history tied to the Underground Railroad.
The exhibit, on view at the Art Windsor-Essex in Windsor, Ontario, until June 8, is a photo essay celebrating the legacies of freedom-seekers who escaped slavery.
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