SpeakUP! International Inc.
SpeakUP! International Inc.
Ellington Brown
Why Preserving Black Canadian History Changes How We See Ourselves
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Opening & Guest Introduction
Book Dedication & Learning Ethos
Host Bio Of Christine
Parents’ Journey & Cultural Clashes
Childhood Moments Of Difference
Why Write The Activity Book
Unsung Figures: Barbara Howard & Eleanor Collins
From Compassion To Social Work
The Emotional Toll Of Helping Work
Teaching History At Home
Curiosity As A Research Method
The West Indian Domestic Scheme
Grit, Sacrifice & Migration Paths
Why Black Canadian History Feels Invisible
Growing Up Black In Toronto
Finding Community In Toronto
Three Gems For Young Learners
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What if the names that shaped your city never made it into your textbooks? We sit with author and former social worker Christine Smith Gonsalves to uncover the lives of Black Canadian women whose stories deserve centre stage—and explore how one mother’s journey through the West Indian Domestic Scheme built a legacy of compassion, community, and courage. Christine reads from her new activity book, Black History Worldwide Presents: Canadian Women of Influence, and shares why she chose ten wo...