Still Here
Preserving Our Legacy
Mary McCarthy author Thandiwe McCarthy author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Goose Lane Editions
Published:28th Jul '26
£34.99
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We Are Still Here.Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy confronts the false belief that Black history in New Brunswick is negligible. In fact, the history of Black settlement begins with the arrival of ships bearing the more than forty Black families in 1783. In this powerful volume, historical documents, first-person stories, original poetry, and compelling portraiture are woven together to present an untold story of resilience and belonging and the lasting contributions of a community whose actions and influence have often been omitted from the public record.
Published in conjunction with a national touring exhibition scheduled to open at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in July 2026, Still Here is poised to spark national conversations about Canada’s Black History and bring the stories of Black New Brunswickers to a wider audience.
“To read this book is to witness the strength of a people who refused to be erased or forgotten. It underscores the foundation of Black history in New Brunswick and reminds us of the legacy that lives through these generations. Still Here is a fitting title for a book that poignantly reminds us of the resilience of our ancestors and calls us to tell their powerful stories to help shape our future.” * Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, CM, ONS *
“Still Here asks very serious questions about history and the production of historical knowledge, being understandably concerned with how Black New Brunswickers understand themselves. The heartfelt stories in this volume should be widely read by historians and genealogists throughout Canada and the United States.” * Harvey Amani Whitfield, Centennial Carnegie Chair in the History of Slavery in Canada, University of King’s College *
“Mary McCarthy, Thandiwe McCarthy, and Gary Weekes have instilled the pages of Still Here with emotion, determination, and love. They affirm presence. Dr. Mary asks us to read with attention. Gary’s photographs invite us to look closely. Thandiwe insists we listen with our hearts.” * Syliva D. Hamilton, CM, ONS, Inglis Professor Emeritus, University of King’s College *
ISBN: 9781773104522
Dimensions: 254mm x 254mm x 18mm
Weight: 1113g
184 pages