Goddie
A Culturally Inclusive Study Course
Implement an inclusive 6-part secondary school literary curriculum that amplifies the authentic histories, cultures and perspectives of Afro-Caribbean Canadians. Study the mid-century journey of a Black Canadian immigrant as she navigates what it means to fight for survival and triumph.
Culturally Inclusive Curriculum
Canadian Black History Storylines
Wide Spectrum of Subjects
Interactive Learning Modalities
Curriculum design by Ontario educators
What Students Learn
- Historic journeys of Afro-Caribbeans to Canada
- Socioeconomic impacts of slavery and underprivilege
- The role of women in Afro-Diasporic families
- Black people's ability to survive inequitable conditions
- Linguistic infusion of Caribbean Creole (Patois)
Educational Benefits
Afro-Caribbean History
Increased awareness of how African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black people have shaped the Canadian landscape since the 1940s.
Black Migration
A deeper understanding of the challenges of immigrants as they strive for survival, inclusion, and equity.
Cultural Awareness
A study of the sights, sounds, and textures of Caribbean culture and how closely they are aligned to Africans, South Asians, and Latin America.
Equity and Inclusion for Black Migrants
Understand the historical context of the black family structure, employment, and income. Examine the role of black women and the challenges of equity and inclusion in North America.
Minority Fathers and their Children
Understand the influence of Black fathers in the lives of their children and celebrate their role in contributing to a highly competent, psychologically strong, and overall positive citizenry.
West Indian Geoeconomics and Environmental Impacts
Understand how geographical, economic, and environmental elements of the Caribbean play a role in the survivorship of its people and their decision to seek life elsewhere.
Course Plan
Chapter 2. Goddie
Chapter 3. Daadie
Chapter 4. Walking Home with James
Chapter 6. Pots and Pains
Chapter 7. Bun Up Plantain
Chapter 8. Chickens, Bullet holes, and Machetes
Chapter 9. Green Banana Porridge
Chapter 11. Cousin Chris
Chapter 12. Nine Night
Chapter 13. Black Mango Tree
Chapter 14. Fractured
Chapter 15. Death and the Green Dress
Chapter 17. Last Morning
Chapter 18. Goodbye Spring Hill
Chapter 19. Not Friends
Chapter 20. Long Walk
Chapter 21. Lauretta
Chapter 23. Shopkeeper’s Salvation
Chapter 24. Ann’s Letter
Chapter 25. A Daughter’s Goodbye
Chapter 26. Windrush Baby
Chapter 28. It All Gets Revealed
Chapter 29. Arsonist
Chapter 30. Daadie’s Smile
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