Goddie
A Comprehensive Culturally Inclusive English Language Arts Study
Implement an inclusive 6-part secondary school literary curriculum supplemental resource 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 Resources
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.
Study Plan
Areas of Focus
Introduction of Goddie, the protagonist
Caribbean history, development, and geography
Main character’s development and the dynamic family
Impacts of Caribbean slavery in early 20th century
Explore Caribbean parent/child/sibling relationships.
Role of women in the early century.
Personal struggles for survival and starting over.
Impacts of racism during World War II.
Impacts of death, grief and loss in the family.
Bereavement funeral and mourning customs
Parental loss and customs
Cascading trauma in Caribbean families
Understanding migration, struggle, betrayal
Leaving home and making hard life choices
Post-slavery indentured servitude and social classes
Explore the dynamics of starting life over
Breaking free from oppression
Migration to a new country.
The pain of leaving home to fight for survival.
New immigrant survival.
Fractured families vs fortified friendships
Education brings economic stability to Black families
Navigating love in a new world.
Multimedia Learning Resources
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