The little-known story of Priceville, one of Canada's first Black settlements

Priceville, a village in southwestern Ontario, was built by Black settlers, some of whom fought in the War of 1812 alongside the British. But by the 1930s, the original settlers were forced out.
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[@natassjajonescleve5966]

It is so important that this truth about our history is brought to light! My people were some of the first black, native & white pioneers of the Collingwood and Kent County ( outside Chatham)in Southern Ontario. The pioneer burial ground is one of the first triracial cemetery in Canada. My brave ancestors escaped Slavery and fought for our freedom in Runchey's Corp. Thank you for this video. May the truth rise! 🙏

[@leonduplessis]

I wish I had learned about this in my History class. I think that the history of Priceville is still something that happens to far too many people in Canada.

[@nicolemccarty8776]

Thank you so much for bringing to light our History. This definitely is my first time hearing about the history of Priceville.

[@1hjehje]

It's so sad to hear about the mistreatment of the people who settled here and how the graves of their departed loved ones were disrespected. I hope that they can relocate all of the people from the cemetery and that they can be laid to rest in a permanent,, and respectful manner. Canadian politicians are quick to accuse others of human rights violations but they should take an honest account of what they have done. I was born in the late 1950s, so this didn't happen so very long before I was born. Thank you for making this video.

[@burpolicious]

Thank you for posting this.

[@ruby11]

Well doesn’t this just bring back a bit of the simpler times. I hope you also upload the segments for all of us who’ve rid TV services from our lives.

[@rodneybrown5112]

Thanks for the info, Queen!

[@Tina_KF]

She didn’t tell us where the first settlers moved to, though, once they were forcibly removed from their land. Anyone know?

[@tudormiller887]

Did these original black Canadians invent ice hockey ?

[@BashiyrDouglas]

We are Global African Indigenous people!! Love and Unity is the best key for us all together!!💯 Also Giving thanks to the Great Mother's/Goddesses and Great Father's/Gods and the Ancestors and Guardians!! Saying from Snefer aka Bashiyr!!👸🏿🤴🏿

[@neferbey9902]

Agreed!

[@NadiaNadia-im4cc]

Exactement comme nous au Canada français. Les Britanniques ont pris nos terres et ont déportés les Acadiens.

[@rodneybrown5112]

Give the descendents REPARATIONS AND LAND NOW!!!

[@johnh23z]

When is Scottish Canadian month!

[@tudormiller887]

Every Month in Nova Scotia. 😊

[@jol8185]

Nobody cares