Black History Month - Black Canadians

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Test Your Knowledge of Black Canadian History

Discover the remarkable contributions of Black Canadians throughout history with this engaging quiz. From trailblazing politicians to groundbreaking artists, learn more about the impactful figures who have shaped our nation.

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Lincoln Alexander was the first black Member of Parliament and the first black federal Cabinet Minister. What position did he hold?

Minister of Finance

Minister of Health

Minister of Labour

Minister of Defense

Which of the following are TRUE about Viola Desmond?

The first non-royal woman on money

The first black Canadian on money

She was born in Vancouver

She was arrested for sitting in the wrong seat

The first black Canadian doctor was Anderson Abbott. What medical school did he attend?

Montreal Medical Institution

University of Toronto Medical School

McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

Carrie Best was one of the first black business owners in Canada. What was her business?

Daycare operator

Newspaper publisher

Hair salon

Nurse

TRUE OR FALSE: The first black Canadian lawyer was also the first black Canadian to be a judge.

TRUE

FALSE

Michaëlle Jean was Canada's first black Governor General when she was appointed in 2005. What country did she emigrate from?

Bahamas

Jamaica

Haiti

Cuba

Eleanor Collins was the first black Canadian to have her own national television show. What was her claim to fame?

Jazz singer

Doctor

Puppeteer

Comedian

Willie O'Ree was the first black player in the entire NHL, and he just happens to be Canadian. What team did he play for when he joined the NHL in 1958?

Montreal Canadians

Boston Bruins

New York Rangers

Chicago Blackhawks

The first black Canadian to be featured on a stamp was:

Lincoln Alexander, the first black MP

Albert Jackson, the first black mail carrier

Kay Livingston, first black news anchor

Anderson Abbott, first black Canadian doctor

Canadian George Dixon was the first black athlete to win a processional championship. What was his sport?

Wrestling

Boxing

Archery

Tennis

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