In the Light of Dawn : The History and Legacy of a Black Canadian Community.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carter, Marie.

Contributor:

Cooper, Afua.

Series:

The Henry and Mary Bibb Series in Black Canadian Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil rights movements.

Abolitionists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (351 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada : University of Regina, 2025.

Summary:

Marie Carter's 'In the Light of Dawn' provides an in-depth exploration of the history and legacy of the Dawn Settlement, a Black Canadian community in southwestern Ontario. The book challenges established narratives about the settlement's origins and its connection to figures like Josiah Henson, offering a nuanced account based on extensive research and primary sources. Carter examines the social, political, and economic contributions of the settlement's residents, including free Black individuals, fugitive slaves, and their descendants, who established farms, businesses, schools, and churches. Through this work, she highlights the intellectual and activist efforts of the community and its role in advancing civil rights and equality. The book is intended for readers interested in Black Canadian history, social justice, and community development, making a significant contribution to the field of Black studies and historical reconstruction. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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In the Light of Dawn_web PDF.pdf.

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ISBN:

9781779400482

1779400489

OCLC:

1493868889