Poll suggests most Canadians know little about prominent figures from Indigenous, racialized backgrounds

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Poll suggests most Canadians know little about prominent figures from Indigenous, racialized backgrounds
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Only 16 per cent of respondents were able to pass the quiz, which featured facts about the contributions of prominent Canadians ranging from Olympic athletes to scientists

The poll found survey participants generally knew the least about figures from Indigenous or other racialized backgrounds, with the exception of civil rights crusader Viola Desmond.

“We are all coming to understand that we need to hear more voices from more places, at greater volume, speaking directly to us,” said Anthony Wilson-Smith, Historica’s chief executive officer. “There has not been the same attention paid to the pioneers and heroes from communities.” Survey participants often failed to identify the accomplishments of various figures from marginalized communities. Most did not know, for instance, that William Peyton Hubbard, the son of slaves who came to Canada via the underground railroad, helped co-found the company known today as Hydro One.

The quiz also asked respondents to identify their degree of familiarity with a list of accomplished Canadians.

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