Remembering John Baker, believed to be among the last people in Canada born into slavery
Researchers are highlighting the uncomfortable truth of slavery in Canada, particularly in eastern Ontario, in upcoming exhibits that will feature the story of John Baker, one of the last people believed to be born into slavery in this country.
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![An interpretation of John Baker, who was born into slavery in the 1780s and lived in what is now Cornwall, Ont., painted by artist Tracy-Lynn Chisholm. An interpretation of John Baker, who was born into slavery in the 1780s and lived in what is now Cornwall, Ont., painted by artist Tracy-Lynn Chisholm.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7100781.1706822424!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/portrait-of-john-baker.jpg)
Researchers are highlighting the uncomfortable truth of slavery in Canada, particularly in eastern Ontario, in upcoming exhibits that will feature the story of John Baker, one of the last people believed to be born into slavery in this country.