BLM #2 Anecdotal Observation/Conferencing Tracking Template
Viola
Angela
Similarities
Vi’s Studio beauty parlour
Hockey kept her out of
trouble as a youth
Persevered
Lived in Nova Scotia
Lived in Ontario
Canadian
Trouble happened once when
she went to the movie theatre.
Hockey Hall of Fame induct-
ee
Woman
Arrested by the police, locked
overnight in jail, charged and
found guilty
Experienced sexism—she
was kicked out of the league
because she was a girl
Was sometimes treated
differently than others
Was a business woman,
beautician, teacher and
entrepreneur
Athlete
Overcame difficulties
Brave
Overlooked for the 1998 Win-
ter Olympic women’s team
Faced discrimination—others
judging them
Car trouble
Pioneer (first)
Inspiration
Sat downstairs instead of in
the balcony
Coach and referee
Contributor to Canadian
society
In 2012, Canada Post issued
a Canadian postage stamp
commemorating her stand for
justice.
Has an arena named after her
Contributor to Canadian
society
She stood up for human
rights.
Raised by a single mom
Experienced racism
Died in 1965
Mixed race child— her mom
was white; her dad was black
Experienced injustice
Grew up in a poor
neighbourhood in Toronto
Challenged perceptions
Leadership skills
Persistent—never gave up
Black Canadian Curriculum – Primary – ETFO – 2014