Introduction

Friday, August 8, 2008

McDougall Street Neighbourhood Reunion, photo courtesy of Nancy Allen

A mosaic is a design consisting of small pieces that fit together; forming a composite picture … a work of art. Our mission is to recognize and pay tribute to the vital contributions of the African Canadian community to the Windsor Mosaic.

The African Canadian Community is part of the very foundations of the culturally diverse city that is Windsor. It is a rich history which begins prior to Windsor’s designation as a terminus on The Underground Railroad, prospers throughout the modern era and looks forward to an illustrious future.

This collection will present material related to the historical timeline, people, places, celebrations and artifacts. Included are virtual tours, video and audio clips, 360 degree views of objects and links to resources. This will include educational resources that can be utilized by teachers and students in the Windsor region.

The African Canadian Community Centre of Windsor and Essex County is pleased to continue to collect information and materials to ensure that Foundations is an on-going community project. We are happy to announce that updates and additions to this website will be available during Black History Month celebrations in February of 2006.

Welcome to Foundations: The African Canadian Connection. Please join us for a celebration of history, unity and pride. We hope you will enjoy your visit.

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The opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada.