Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery, Conflict, and Freedom, 1812–1897 by Cheryl Thompson

Nicole Neatby

doi:10.7202/1125147ar

January 1, 2026Ontario HistoryOpen Access

Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery, Conflict, and Freedom, 1812–1897 by Cheryl Thompson

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The article aims to explore the intersections of blackface performance and the history of slavery and freedom in Canada.
Analysis of cultural artifacts related to blackface performance
Examination of historical contexts between 1812 and 1897
Review of literature on slavery and freedom in Canada
Highlights the complex legacy of blackface in Canadian culture.
Illustrates the effects of slavery and conflict on societal perceptions of freedom.
Sheds light on the ongoing implications for understanding racial identities in Canada.

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This article examines the cultural performance of slavery and conflict in Canada, revealing impacts on freedom in historical contexts.

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Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery, Conflict, and Freedom, 1812–1897 by Cheryl Thompson. Un article de la revue Ontario History (Volume 118, numéro 1, spring 2026, p. 4-139) diffusée par la plateforme Érudit.

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