Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) No. 2 Construction Battalion Quiz
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What was the primary mandate of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission when it was first established?

  • Improving relations between Black and white communities
  • Advocating for women's rights
  • Challenging racist curriculum in education
  • Addressing the plight of Black Nova Scotians (correct)

Which organization successfully took Viola Desmond's case to the Supreme Court of Canada?

  • Department of Education
  • Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (correct)
  • Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
  • Children's Hospital in Halifax

Which Canadian battalion in World War I was predominantly composed of Black soldiers?

  • Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People
  • No. 2 Construction Battalion (correct)
  • Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
  • Black United Front

What significant role did Baptist minister John Burton play in Nova Scotia in the 19th century?

<p>He was a preacher who integrated Black and white Nova Scotians into the same congregation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established to advocate for civil rights for Black Nova Scotians in the 20th century?

<p>Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What recent official action addressed past harm done to the No. 2 Construction Battalion in Nova Scotia?

<p>Apology to the No. 2 Construction Battalion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of inclusive education according to the text?

<p>Ensuring an equitable education for all students (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for students to feel safe, accepted, and valued in school?

<p>To help them succeed in learning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Robert Seymour Wright contribute to promoting lasting systemic change?

<p>By integrating teaching and supervising interns with his work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of a quality education system for Black learners in Nova Scotia as per the BLAC Report?

<p>A system that is accessible and equitable for Black learners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do all staff have according to the Inclusive Education Policy?

<p>To support Black students in feeling safe, accepted, and valued (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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