“North Star to Freedom”. Vignettes about the underground railroad and the night sky – Amy Archer
Date/Time: Wednesday December 11, 2024 starting at 7:30PM
Location: University of Victoria, Elliott Building, Room 162. Park in Lot 1 (pay parking) and cross Ring Road
Abstract – What is the connection between the 100,000 people that travelled the underground railroad and the night sky? Can you imagine the logistics of using stars to guide you over such a far distance, while in immediate peril? Do you want to know how a meteor shower helped connect families of enslaved people that had been separated? From a young age, Amy has thought it fascinating how the night sky could be used to navigate a people from unspeakable hardship to freedom.
Biography – Amy is a first generation Canadian with roots from Trinidad and Tobago, she was born in Edmonton Alberta and has spent most of her life on the West Coast. Amy is the mother of one inquisitive teenager, whom she is always learning from. She has a love for her community and is always looking for opportunities to make the world a little better for her daughter and future generations. Amy is the Vice-Chair of the FDAO and has been involved with the organization for the past 6 years.
