True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power

When one thinks about Canada, images of a country known for its open-minded, tolerant, polite people and culture usually come to mind. But, when considering the nation’s history, often serving as a way station along slave trading routes and a refuge for escaped slaves from the US, that has not always been the case. In fact, with some exceptions aside, as recently as the 1960s, many parts of Canada…