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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Bromley Armstrong came to Canada and became an important part of the labour movement. He also helped establish Canada’s first anti-discrimination law. A self-described ally of the working poor, Armstrong lived most of his life as a trade unionist, community organizer, and activist before his death in 2012. Here are the critical thinking and analytical questions and creative projects for Bromley Armstrong, the civil rights activist and labor leader who fought against racial discrimination in Canada. Bromley Armstrong: Canadian Civil Rights Activist and Labor LeaderCritical Thinking & Analytical QuestionsGrades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Creative Project Ideas1. "Justice for All" Protest Poster Design 🎨📌 Concept: Bromley Armstrong organized protests against racial discrimination. Students will design a protest poster advocating for equality and justice.
2. "Breaking Barriers" Newspaper Article 📰📌 Concept: Bromley Armstrong’s work changed Canadian laws. Students will write a newspaper article announcing one of his victories.
3. Civil Rights Role-Playing Debate 🎭📌 Concept: Students will act as activists, business owners, and government officials discussing racial discrimination.
4. "Activist’s Toolkit" Social Justice Campaign 📢📌 Concept: Students will design a campaign to fight discrimination, inspired by Bromley Armstrong’s activism.
5. "Canadian Civil Rights Heroes" Biography Exhibit 📚📌 Concept: Bromley Armstrong was one of many civil rights leaders in Canada. Students will research other Black activists and present their findings.
Here is the French translation of the critical thinking and analytical questions and creative projects for Bromley Armstrong. Bromley Armstrong : Activiste des Droits Civiques et Leader Syndical CanadienQuestions de Pensée Critique et Analytique3e à 5e année
6e à 8e année
9e à 12e année
Idées de Projets Créatifs1. "Justice pour Tous" : Création d’une Affiche de Protestation 🎨📌 Concept : Bromley Armstrong a organisé des manifestations contre la discrimination raciale. Les élèves concevront une affiche de protestation pour défendre l’égalité et la justice.
2. "Briser les Barrières" : Article de Journal 📰📌 Concept : Le travail de Bromley Armstrong a changé les lois canadiennes. Les élèves écriront un article de journal annonçant l’une de ses victoires.
3. Débat : "Faut-il Imposer des Lois contre la Discrimination ?" 🎭📌 Concept : Les élèves joueront les rôles d’activistes, de propriétaires d’entreprise et de responsables politiques pour débattre des lois anti-discrimination.
4. "Boîte à Outils pour Activistes" : Campagne pour la Justice Sociale 📢📌 Concept : Les élèves concevront une campagne militante inspirée des actions de Bromley Armstrong.
5. "Héros des Droits Civiques Canadiens" : Exposition Biographique 📚📌 Concept : Bromley Armstrong faisait partie d’un mouvement plus large de militants pour les droits civiques au Canada. Les élèves rechercheront d’autres activistes noirs et présenteront leurs découvertes.
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Answer the following questions of your choosing to learn more about Bromley Armstrong and how he impacted society!