- Emancipation Day Booklist
- Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada by Natasha Henry-Dixon
- Talking About Freedom: Celebrating Emancipation Day in Canada by Natasha Henry-Dixon
- Kids Book of Black History in Canada by Rosemary Sadlier
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day, celebrated on August 1, commemorates the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 across the British Empire. A flag raising ceremony that honours the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada will take place on August 1, 2026 to raise awareness and educate the community on the historical significance of Emancipation Day.
Online educational resources
- Get Off the Track – Written by Jesse Hutchison in 1844, the song depicts the coming of freedom and encourages others to support what cannot be stopped: freedom.
- Hymn to Freedom – Oscar Peterson
- Redemption Song – Performed by Alexandra Kane
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City of Kingston
City Hall
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Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
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contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
