✊🏿 Chapter 1: Black Canadian Identity

The Jamaican national dish of ackee and saltfish with steamed cabbage on the side. Ackee is a fatty fruit that has the texture of egg. Click on the image to be directed to a YouTube video on how to make this dish.  “Ackee and Saltfish” by Gail Frederick is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Ubuntu

A Southern African philosophy meaning “I am because we are,” emphasizing interconnectedness, compassion, and community over individualism (Maris, 2020; Patel, T.A.S., Koenj, 2024)

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the diversity within Black Canadian communities and recognize the importance of representation in dietetics.
  2. Define and explore the concepts of Blackness and Whiteness within the context of Canadian society.

 

License

An Introduction to Anti-Black Racism in Canadian Nutrition, Food & Dietetics Copyright © 2026 by Mikahelia Wellington; Sherana Syed; and Emanuel Tessema. All Rights Reserved.

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