Fonds consists of the professional records of Jean Augustine, including documents, reports, speech notes, press releases and publications relating to her activities as a community activist and volunteer; a elementary school teacher; her administration of the Metro Toronto Housing Authority; her participation on various international, national, provincial and municipal advocacy boards organizations and associations; and her activities as a federal politician and member of cabinet.
Augustine, JeanFile features Jean Augustine next to a portrait painting of a Black man. The photograph is embossed and contains artist’s signature.
File contains reproduction of painting by Richard Evans (circa 1816)
File contains poster designed by African-Canadian artist Robert Small with french version on back titled “Legacy : Élévation du fils : célébration des homme Africain-Canadiens”.
File pertains to an event in recognition of Nova Scotia born Black RCMP officers held at the Black Cultural Centre.
File consists of personal items, invitations to events, photos from Black History Month 2007, a letter from York Regional Police congratulating Augustine on being awarded the Trailblazer Award by the Black Business and Professional Association, a letter from the Ministry of Citizenship congratulating Augustine on the Chair of Education in her name, and congratulatory letters on being appointed the first Fairness Commissioner for Ontario