#16: Support Black Lives Matter

Having spent part of my youth in Montreal, in a diverse community, Black History Month was not only social profit driven but was the foundation of my school's curriculum and activities. When we moved back to Athabasca, Alberta, nearby one of the oldest settlements of Oklahoma farmers our Social Studies teacher made sure that all of us knew of the rich history and perseverance of families who thrived as homesteaders and generational farmers. 

The history of Amber Valley is embedded in many lives around Northern Alberta. My mosom would tell me about the baseball games that would take place between Calling Lake and Amber Valley. Through sport, the Cree and Black communities turned from opponents on the field to friends at the dance hall; forming lifelong friendships, and whenever necessary allies. 

My support as an ally for the Black Lives Matter movement is to share this amazing documentary about Amber Valley (just a short 2.5 hours south of Fort McMurray).