Heritage Matters contributorMarie CarterMarie Carter is an independent historical researcher. She has done ground-breaking work in the history of African-Canadians who migrated to southwestern Ontario during the 19th century. You may also be interested in Black heritageCommunityOvercoming historical amnesia: Recognizing people of African descent as pioneers and community buildersEssential Canadian history often recognizes people of African descent solely through the heroic stories of the Underground …