• Little Burgundy has been a historically significant neighborhood in Montreal, known and loved for its workers and vibrant Black community. 

• In May 1967 sent expropriation notices were sent to 300 families living in St. Martin’s Blocks, the first phase of urban renewal in Little Burgundy.

• Minimal financial compensation was given to residents, provoking a struggle to have suitable housing. 

• Relocated families were promised the right to return, however, many faced extraordinarily increased rent costs and very restrictive lease conditions. 

• Concerns included the loss of many cultural landmarks, public housings and economic pressures on displaced families. Jeanne Mance project is an example. 

• Little Burgundy was home to many notable jazz musicians who contributed significantly to Canada’s cultural landscape. 

• Little Burgundy reflects a unique trend of displacement due to city projects that have affected many, as nearly 400,000 Montreal residents live in different neighborhoods.