Celebrate Black history month! Join a digital access specialist at BC Archives, for a peek inside the scrapbook of Selena Smith, a Black Canadian 19th-century musician and teacher. We will explore the calling cards, musical programs, and letters that document Selena’s many accomplishments and use these primary sources to pull together the details of her life. Hone your detective skills to gain insights through primary sources into the life of someone who lived and died over 100 years ago! At the end we’ll also be joined by a special guest from the BC Black History Awareness Society.
Pre and Post Resources
Selina Frances Smith
Vancouver Island Local History Society
Selena Smith’s Father’s Business
The M.R. Smith Bakery – BC Black History Awareness Society
Learning Portal Pathway
Diversity in Early Black Communities
Learning Portal Pathway
Hope Meets Action
YouTube Library
Watch the recorded program later in our video library on YouTube.
