Canada's Ontario govt to invest $300,000 for promoting Black history curriculum in schools

“Strengthening Black history in the classroom is part of our government’s plan to ensure the individuals we learn about and the lessons we teach students better reflect Canada’s diversity,” said Minister Lecce in the news release. “As we mark Black History Month, we are expanding access to resources through Black-led partners that will help the next generation learn and celebrate the contributions and histories of Black Canadians — from Lincoln Alexander to Viola Desmond.”

Classroom-ready resources and training aligned to the Social Studies, Grades 1 to 6, and History and Geography, Grades 7 and 8, the curriculum will be provided by the Ontario's government in partnership with the African Canadian National Coalition against Hate, Oppression, and Racism (ANCHOR).

With an initiative to help build a greater understanding of the presence and positive roles played by Black individuals in shaping Canada’s story, heritage, and identity, Ontario's $300,000 investment will not only promote Black history raise awareness about Black Canadian leaders, but will also promote its learning business, politics, sciences, the arts, and democracy, the release claimed.

(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)