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Crossing Boundaries Centuries of Black migration on the Canadian Prairies April 25, 2021 The Canadian Prairies saw their first Black residents more than 200 years ago. Today, the Prairies are home to the country’s fastest growing Black population. By Omayra Issa Centuries of Black migration on the Canadian Prairies The Canadian Prairies saw their first Black residents more than 200 years ago. Today, the Prairies are home to the country’s fastest growing Black population. By Omayra Issa ...

Posted: Jan 20, 2021 1:05 PM MT | Last Updated: January 20 This stamp, being released by Canada Post in honour of Black History Month, features prominent members of Amber Valley, a forgotten Black community in Alberta. Canada Post hopes to educate Canadians about this important piece of history. (Supplied/Canada Post) Canada Post is commemorating Amber Valley, a forgotten community of all-Black settlers in northern Alberta, with a stamp for Black History Month. The community, 170 kilometres nor...