AfriCana Village & Museum

The Case for AfriCana Village & Museum: History is clear, the historical facts are there for any one who wants to take the time to investigate the matter. African-Canadians are de-facto ONE of the founding peoples of Canada. Starting in 1603 Mathieu Da Costa, a Black man of African-Portuguese descent who spoke the language of the Mi'kmaq Nation was guide and interpreter to French merchant Pierre Dugua, the Sieur de Monts and explorer Samuel De Champlain. (See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathieu_da_Costa) Canadian history books informs us that Samuel De Champlain, "Father of New France" discovered much of Acadia, Atlantic Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River region. Maybe Mathieu Da Costa was the "Godfather of New France" ? ala James Brown? In various history books and historical documents in Europe and New France Mathieu Da Costa is mentioned, but given short shrift. However the question Black Scholars and Historians ask remain unanswered....how can one be the guide and interpreter for someone if they have not explored the area before them? Facts are Facts and we just cant ignore them because they dont fit into a specific narrative a specific group wants to promote. If I hired some one to explore planet Mars, how can I honestly and honourably claim that the person I hired to explore Mars is not also a "Founder" of what ever we discover or proclaim on Mars? As historically documented above a Black translator and explorer was the lead explorer in a party of of men now considered by Canadian historians to be the leading and founding party of non-aboriginals to explore what we now call Canada. We believe notwithstanding the bias and racists writings of euro-centric historians black people can and should claim to be a "Founding Peoples" of Canada on the basis that a black man lead the actual on the ground exploration. The fact that it was financed by Samuel De Champlain does not take away Mathieu Da Costa's contribution and actual leadership of this venture. Fairness and moral justice should allow African-Canadians to claim to be one of the "Founding Peoples" of New France-Canada. The early presence of the Black Empire Loyalists in the 1700's especially in the Province of Ontario and in particular Toronto and South Western Ontario only reinforces the fact that African-Canadians enslaved and free are "Founding Peoples" of this land we call Canada. We look forward to working with all three levels of the Canadian government to establish the African-Canadian Healing & Development Fund to assist in executing this grand vision we call AfriCana Village & Museum@ The Waterfront. The African-Canadian Healing & Development Fund will be used for the economic and cultural empowerment and development of African-Canadians and indeed Canada. We are also seeking private investors, philanthropic organizations, ethical and social finance funds who are seeking "Blended Value"and "Social Impact Investments" Return-On- Investment. Yes its possible to generate an excellent ROI while making Canada a better place for ALL Canadians. Yes YOU can make a difference by investing and or contributing to AfriCana Village- a social enterprise that will create jobs targeting African-Canadians giving them hope for a better tomorrow. We are the ONLY group in Canada who has not received a formal apology for the crimes against humanity committed against us. Lets forget …

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