Trailblazers: The Black Pioneers Who Have Shaped Canada

A project in Toronto, Canada by Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore
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A children’s book that features the incredible and under-told stories of Canada's Black pioneers
Children's Books
Backers: 717
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67 CAD

Funded: $47,714 CAD of $10,000 CAD
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 24th (40 days)
Project By: Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore
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A few more days to go!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends,  Wow! We are nearing the end of the Trailblazers Kickstarter campaign. Time has flown by! A quick reminder that Kickstarter will be putting your pledges through on August 24th. From there, we will be sending out a survey to collect home... (Read More)

Happy Emancipation Day

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Slavery in Canada was officially abolished on August 1, 1834.  Today, across the country, thousands will be celebrating August 1st — Emancipation Day — in commemoration of our country’s rich Black history. Unfortunately, many thousands more... (Read More)

Yay! Time to find the French word for "Trailblazers"

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Five Days in!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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Incredible start! Thank you!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!  In less than 10 hours, we surpassed our initial Kickstarter goal. Thank you! Thank you to everybody who has invested, shared and championned this project. The overwhelmingly positive reception has been so affirming. Thank you for seeing the... (Read More)

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