August 1 is Emancipation Day

July 28, 2025

Emancipation Day marks the day the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. This is a time to reflect on and raise awareness of the history and lasting impacts of slavery on Black and Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 

Learn more with these resources:

The story of Black slavery in Canadian history

Enslavement of Indigenous People in Canada