Source Saturday: "Christie Pits" with Jamie Michaels

How do we teach about anti-Semitism in Canada? Jamie Michaels' graphic novel "Christie Pits" tells a fictionalized story about the real anti-Semitic race riot in Toronto in 1933 - the largest race riot in Canada's history. In our conversation, Jamie talks about the ways he worked with artist Doug Fedrau in bringing this work to life and and why understanding this history is more important than ever. 

We also question why people aren't using this as a teaching tool more! It is fantastic!

BUY and learn more about "Christie Pits" published by Dirty Water Comics here: http://www.dirtywatercomics.com/

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More about Jamie:

Jamie Michaels is a critically acclaimed comic book writer and educator from Winnipeg. He works at the intersection of politics, history, and bubbles that go POW! When he’s not writing, Jamie divides his time between helicopter firefighting, cage fighting in Alaska, and being a mensch.

Learn more about me at https://www.SamanthaCutrara.com/

Order Transforming the Canadian History Classroom: Imagining a New 'We' today: https://www.amazon.ca/Transforming-Canadian-History-Classroom-Imagining/dp/0774862831

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