Company icon

Black History Matters

About the company

Black History Matters is a Presentation House Theatre program that uses the Arts to explore Black Canadian History and impact unintended bias in K-7 students by honing in on three core competencies: communication, critical thinking and personal and social development. Students are asked to question, comment and connect with the material that is presented and see how it interconnects with the world around them.

Our team

Britney Buren

Alisha Davidson

Ghislaine Dote

Tony Lanier

Giselle Clarke-Trenaman

Top services

Service image

Kindergarten

45 دقيقة

This 45 minute presentation gives the very young an introduction to Black people, their struggles and their excellence through stories, play, music and personal connections.

Service image

B - Kindergarten

45 دقيقة

This 45 minute presentation gives the very young an introduction to Black people, their struggles and their excellence through stories, play, music and personal connections.

Service image

Kindergarten/Gr 1 Split

60 دقيقة

An introduction to Canadian Black history through songs, stories and music.  Plus a couple of fun facts about trailblazing Canadians!

Service image

Grade 1

60 دقيقة

Students start learning about Black Canadian History through songs, the Underground Railroad quilt patterns, Joe Fortes, Harry Jerome and Oscar Peterson.

Service image

B - Kindergarten/Gr 1 Split

60 دقيقة

An introduction to Canadian Black history through songs, art and music all the while highlighting trailblazing Canadians!

Service image

Grade 1/2 Split

60 دقيقة

Students start learning about Black Canadian History through songs, Joe Fortes, Harry Jerome, Portia White and Oscar Peterson and look at the different ways we express ourselves.

Service image

B - Grade 1

60 دقيقة

Students enjoy a traditional African story, learn about the Underground Railroad through song and Black Canadian Excellence highlighting Joe Fortes, Katlyn Addison and Dr. Oriuwa..

Service image

Grade 2

60 دقيقة

We delve into Canadas rich Black History through stories about Delois Davis, Elijah McCoy, Portia White and others with a focus on How We Express Ourselves.

Service image

B - Grade 1/2 Split

60 دقيقة

We explore African heritage through stories, The Underground Railroad through song and Black Canadian Excellence with the theme "How we express ourselves."

Service image

Grade 2/3 Split - FRENCH

60 دقيقة

Nous plongeons dans la riche histoire des Noirs au Canada à travers des histoires sur Delois Davis, Elijah McCoy, Portia White et d’autres, en mettant l’accent sur la façon dont nous nous exprimons.

Service image

B - Grade 2

60 دقيقة

We start by touching upon African culture then explore the Underground Railroad through the story of The Blackburns.  Using the theme of "How we express ourselves" we look at art, music and sports.

Service image

Grade 2/3 Split

60 دقيقة

Highlighting Black Excellence from many walks of life we explore how Black Canadians have contributed to Canada and the world.

Service image

B - Grade 2/3 Split

60 دقيقة

Touching upon African heritage we then engage the students with an interactive component to highlight Black Excellence from many walks of life.

Service image

Grade 3

60 دقيقة

We look at the Underground Railroad, freedom songs, Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, and great influencers of the political scene - The Hon. Jean Augustine, Lincoln Alexander and listen to the opera great Measha Brueggergosman.

Service image

B - Grade 3

60 دقيقة

Exploring the Underground Railroad through the story of the Blackburns begins this interactive presentation where the students get to choose which direction they go in!

Service image

B - Grade 2/3 Split - FRENCH

60 دقيقة

En abordant le patrimoine africain, nous engageons ensuite les étudiants avec un composant interactif pour mettre en valeur l'excellence noire de nombreux horizons.

Service image

B - Grade 6 - FRENCH

60 دقيقة

Nous explorons les grandes civilisations de l’Afrique ancienne et regardons la colonisation de l’Afrique.  La présentation interactive met en valeur l’excellence noire dans chaque province. 

Service image

Grade 3/4 Split

60 دقيقة

A closer look at the timeline of Black Canadian history, exploring notable BC Canadian pioneers like Mifflin Wistar Gibbs and Joe Fortes and learning about great musicians such as Salome Bey.  We also touch upon the Civil Rights Movement.

Service image

B - Grade 3/4 Split

60 دقيقة

Highlighting Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and exploring BCs pioneers fills in this interactive presentation where the students get to choose the path.

Service image

Grade 5/6 Split

60 دقيقة

A deeper look into BCs Black History (Strathcona and the Sleeping Car Porters) and making connections with Africville.  We touch upon privilege and microaggressions. 

Service image

Grade 4

60 دقيقة

A closer look at the timeline of Black Canadian history, exploring notable BC Canadian pioneers like Mifflin Wistar Gibbs and Joe Fortes and learning about great musicians such as Salome Bey.  We also touch upon the Civil Rights Movement.

Service image

B - Grade 4

60 دقيقة

By highlighting Mansa Musa, Queen Nzinga of Ndongo, Moses Smith and the heyday of Strathcona we look to the past.  By highlighting Angela James, Trey Anthony and Dr. Bastiany we look to the future.  

Service image

B - Grade 7 - FRENCH

60 دقيقة

En honorant l'Afrique ancienne en regardant les Nok et la reine Nzinga, nous nous inspirons d'eux pour explorer les pionniers de la Colombie-Britannique à travers la poésie.  Nous nous penchons sur les droits civiques à Montréal et à Vancouver.

Service image

Grade 4/5 Split

60 دقيقة

A detailed look at the timeline of Black Canadian history exploring notable BC pioneers, touching upon the Elgin Settlement, the Pioneer Committee and trailblazers like Gloria Baylis.

Service image

B - Grade 4/5 Split

60 دقيقة

We explore some critical thinking when talking about the Transatlantic Slave Trade and how we need to look at people of the past.  We honour the founders of Amber Valley and we look at a historical moment in Canadian Civil Rights

Service image

Grade 6/7 Split

60 دقيقة

Starting Pre-contact this is an overview of Black Canadian History from Marie-Joseph Angelique all the way to Ekow Nimako.  We also engage in anti-racism conversations.

Service image

Grade 5

60 دقيقة

A detailed look at the timeline of Black Canadian history, touching upon the Elgin Settlement and the Pioneer Committee. We also look some amazing Canadian women including Viola Desmond, Gloria Baylis and Winnie Harlow.  We also touch upon anti-

Service image

B - Grade 5

60 دقيقة

Honouring the original influencers of the 25th dynasty and moving through time we explore The Underground Railroad, Amber Valley and the Canadian Civil Rights movement.

Service image

B - Grade 5/6 Split

60 دقيقة

Starting off by exploring the Kushites and the Zulu Kingdom we travel through time and have a deeper look at the Canadian Civil Rights Movement by honouring Bromley Armstrong and Rosie Douglas.  Our big picture word is privilege.

Service image

Grade 6 - FRENCH

60 دقيقة

Un regard détaillé sur les héros du passé - Marie-Joseph Angélique et Chloé Cooley ; Années 1920, Strathcona et Africville. Nous parlons d'antiracisme et de grands mots : privilèges et microagressions.. 

Service image

Grade 7 - FRENCH

60 دقيقة

Nous explorons les héros du passé - Marie-Joseph Angélique, Chloe Cooley et Mary Ann Shadd. Strathcona des années 1920, y compris les porteurs de voitures-lits. Nous parlons des leaders canadiens des droits civiques et engageons une convers

Service image

Grade 6

60 دقيقة

A detailed look at sheroes of the past - Marie-Joseph Angelique and Chloe Cooley; 1920's Strathcona and Africville.  We talk about anti-racism and big picture words - Privilege and Microaggressions.

Service image

B - Grade 6

60 دقيقة

We explore the great civilizations of Ancient Africa and look at the colonization of Africa.  The interactive presentation highlights Black Excellence in each province.

Service image

B - Grade 6/7 Split

60 دقيقة

This presentation is packed with information about Ancient Africa, Black Excellence across Canada and Canadian Civil Rights.  Our big picture word is microaggression.

Service image

Grade 7

60 دقيقة

We explore sheroes of the past - Marie-Joseph Angelique, Chloe Cooley and Mary Ann Shadd; 1920's Strathcona including the Sleeping Car Porters.  We talk about Canadian Civil Rights Leaders and engage in anti-racism conversation touching upon rac

Service image

B - Grade 7

60 دقيقة

Honouring Ancient Africa by looking at the Nok and Queen Nzinga we take inspiration from them to explore the pioneers of BC through poetry.  We delve into Civil Rights in Montreal and in Vancouver. Our big picture word is microaggression.

Service image

Parent/Educator Presentation

60 دقيقة

This presentation is geared towards those who have questions about the content of the program.  It goes into detail what is being presented to the students and allows parents and educators to explore what their children will experience including

Reviews

2 reviews

Leave review