This lesson is based on viewing the John Ware biography from The Canadians series. John Ware remains a prominent figure in Canadian history. As a former slave from the American South who transplanted himself in Southern Alberta's range country, he triumphed over prejudice and discrimination to become a legend of the Canadian West.
Aims
Students will use the life of John Ware as a starting point to investigate several themes. The following activities focus on African-Canadian...