African Canadians have played a vital role in
the economic development of the Windsor and region. Since the
early 1800’s African Canadian settlers cleared land established
farms and forged a living in the area. An African Canadian
was one of the first five Postal Carriers in the region. The
driver of the first electric streetcar in North America was
also
African Canadian. Around the turn of the 20th century
we begin to find records of African Canadian businesses in the
region in city directories.
The following links provide information on many of the ways African
Canadians have excelled in the fields of business, services and
skilled trades.
