Africville Relocation Quiz

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What happened to the last remaining Africville home?

It was destroyed in January of 1970.

How did a City worker transport an old woman out of her home?

In a garbage truck.

What happened to the social supports intended to assist former residents of Africville?

They were dismantled by the City of Halifax only three years after relocation began.

How did the relocation affect many former residents of Africville?

They found it difficult to adjust to their new lives. Signup and view all the answers

What did Miller say about the self-sufficiency of the people of Africville?

They were self-sufficient when they were in Africville. Signup and view all the answers

How did former Africville residents face racism in their new homes?

In one case, a white neighbour opposed accepting a Black family and started a petition. Signup and view all the answers

Who created the Africville Action Committee in 1969?

Residents Signup and view all the answers

What was built with part of the compensation payment in 2010?

Replica of Seaview Church Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lindell Smith and what is his role?

Halifax City Councillor for District 8 Signup and view all the answers

What settlement was reached in 2010?

Settlement for the suffering caused by the destruction of the community Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Haligonians and all Canadians to know what happened in Africville?

To remember the discrimination and displacement, and to celebrate the community's ownership and sense of community Signup and view all the answers

What does the story of Africville teach us about human rights?

The language of human rights can sometimes be misused to support rights violations Signup and view all the answers

What does the story of Africville show about the consequences of racism?

Whole communities as well as individuals can suffer the consequences of racism Signup and view all the answers

Who is continuing to seek individual compensation for what they suffered?

Some former residents Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mayor of Halifax do in 2010?

Made a public apology for the razing of Africville Signup and view all the answers

What is the Africville Museum today?