1. since the early beginings of canadian history, people of African descent havce made signifficant contributions to the development of our great country .
    2. the number two construction battalion , served Canadian proudly during the first world war.
     3. William hall became the first Canadian sailor , the first Nova Scotion and the first Black to recive the Victoria cross.
     4. Mary Ann Shadd cary, was the first women of African descent to edit a newspapaer North America .
     5. African - Canadians have made their mark in music ...