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This week we feature emerging African-Canadian roots artist, Kaia Kater, in a live performance right here at our BSC office. BSC contributor Barbara Ching returns to continue her series on the connections between country music and the blues.  

Lynn Jones is a long-time activist and advocate whose African Canadian & Diaspora Collection is housed at Saint Mary's University. She and LPN Susan Larder tell Jeff Douglas how her air travel plans went wrong.

As the United States faces its most momentous and contentious election since at least 1968, let's turn for today to our neighbors to the North to become acquainted with one of their cultural icons: the African Canadian contralto Portia White (1911-1968), the first internationally renowned Black Canadian classical singer, named a “person of national historic significance” by the Canadian government in 1995. Her story is taught to Canadian school children, her legacy has yielded operas, musicals, plays, and memorials which celebrate her contribution; she has even appeared on a stamp issued by Canada Post. In Canada she is revered with the same significance as are Marian Anderson, Dorothy Maynor, and Roland Hayes. And yet in the United States she is virtually unknown. Part of this is no doubt because she left no commercial recordings, and because her international career was so brief. This episode seeks in its own humble way to right that wrong, and to place Portia White in the context of other Black singers of her era. At the time of her death of cancer in 1968, a memorial LP was issued containing live recordings from the 1940s, including selections by Schubert, Fauré, Bizet, and Arne; French Canadian folk songs, and spirituals. I have arranged those selections into an “imaginary recital” such as she might have given in one of her concerts during those years. The episode is framed by two different recordings of her “theme song,” the poignant and plangent “Think on Me.” White is the first of two contraltos of international significance I will be presenting this week. I am honored and thrilled to introduce (or re-introduce) her to you today. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.

At the 30th Africentric Conference in Cole Harbour, two Black educators are launching a study into how to best support African-Canadian students in college and university. They've also created a professional group for Black student support workers at post-secondary institutions.

 In this episode of Let's Innovate, we welcome Asher Trim-Gaskin and Mansita M. Njie from Imhotep's Academy, an organization dedicated to supporting students of African descent in the STEM fields. They share their experiences and strategies for making science fairs more accessible and inclusive. Discover how Imhotep's Academy is helping to inspire and empower the next generation of African Canadian scientists, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive.Imhotep's Legacy Academy (ILA) is an innovative university-community partnership that uniquely mobilizes university/college students, faculty and community leaders to help improve student success and bridge the achievement gap for Grades 6-12 students of African heritage in Nova Scotia.  For more information go to sciencefairs.ca. If you have any questions or comments you can email Michael Unger at munger@sciencefairs.caFollow us on Instagram, and LinkenIn @sciencefairs, and @michaeljohnunger.

RCMP Sgt. Craig Marshall Smith joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his new book, Appointed to the Order: Black Atlantic Canadians For Outstanding Contributions to Province and Country. Smith has written several books about African Canadian history and achievement.

Nikita Kalonji embodies a diverse tapestry of experiences, from her roots as a Congolese-Canadian raised between Quebec and Kinshasa to her flourishing career in entertainment and sports. From a tender age, Nikita's innate talent for entertaining led her into modelling and acting, eventually securing her lead roles in groundbreaking African Canadian series and thrilling short films. Off-screen, Nikita's love for sports and the arts shines through. Whether dominating on the basketball court or the boardrooms to performing on the big screen, her passion and dedication are unmistakable. Renowned for her talent in fostering positive team dynamics and achieving impactful results, she continues to set the bar high in all her endeavours. In addition to her achievements, Nikita is deeply committed to advocating for mental health, particularly within the Black community. Through her platform, she champions awareness and support for mental health issues, striving to create a more compassionate and understanding society. With her unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm, Nikita continues to inspire and uplift those around her while making a lasting impact in her community. On this episode join us as Nikita shares her unique immigration story, and we chat about our dating experiences as immigrants, being fetishized and our non-negotiable deal breakers. Nikita shares her experience dating as an actor and dealing with and recovering from abusive relationships and growth. We discuss the notion of submitting as women in relationships from our perspectives and some lessons we have learned through dating and relationships. Listen and laugh with us! You may also learn something! Follow Nikita on Instagram at @iamnikitakalonjiIf you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram - @afrosinthediaspora For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

The award-winning documentary feature Union Street chronicles the ongoing effects of racism, displacement, and the cultural erasure of African-Canadians in Vancouver. Before systemic and political mechanisms destroyed Hogan's Alley – the historic Black neighbourhood located on Union Street – in the 1970s, the area was the home of train porters, speakeasies, juke joints, and a thriving community, and a regular touring stop for iconic musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald. The reverberations of this thriving community and its intentional and egregious erasure are still felt – and in the face of adversity, a new generation of Black Vancouverites is working tirelessly to rebuild community and facilitate Black joy.Union Street elevates and amplifies the voices of Black Vancouverites who have decided to create their own spaces. It examines how community spaces can help people heal from racism-related trauma, which is especially important in a city where the powers-that-be actively worked to erase you. Union Street was an official selection of the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival and the 2023 Reelworld Film Festival, where Jamila Pomeroy, the film's director, won the award for Outstanding Director for a Feature Film. The film is now available on Telus Optik TV Channel 8 and the Telus Originals website. Jamila joins Sabrina Rani Furminger to talk about the past, present, and future of Vancouver's Black community, and how what happened when she tried to organize a party on Union Street speaks volumes about the barriers that exist today. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

In blues parlance, the term “easy rider” is code for … oh, well, for many things. Maybe a rovin' gambler or a lover, maybe a pimp … (Y'all just talk among yourselves and let your imagination gallop away with ya.)Easy riders started appearing in blues songs more than a century ago. W.C. Handy famously featured an easy rider in his great “Yellow Dog Blues” back in 1915. But, as we noted in an earlier Flood Watch article, that great old blues — which Bessie Smith would memorialize with her classic 1925 Columbia recording of it — was written in answer to an earlier ragtimey blues called “I Wonder Where My Easy Rider's Gone,” released in 1913 by its composer, Shelton Brooks.Meet Shelton BrooksShelton Brooks was one of the most successful Black songwriters of the era before jazz. An African-Canadian, he had a recording career as an OKeh Records artist in the 1920s, but today he is better remembered for his songwriting chops.His most successful songs were "Some of These Days" (1911), "All Night Long" (1912), "Walkin' the Dog" (1916) and especially "Darktown Strutters' Ball" (1917), which sold more than 3 million copies as sheet music.About This SongBrooks' “I Wonder Where My Easy Rider's Gone” was first popularized on the vaudeville stage by Sophie Tucker.We base our version of the song on a July 9, 1929, recording by our hokum band heroes Tampa Red on guitar and Georgia Tom on piano, with jazz singer Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon doing the vocals.But perhaps the best known version of Brooks' tune came four years after that, when film siren Mae West delivered a sultry performance of it in her 1933 movie She Done Him Wrong.By the way, a legacy of Brooks' song and Handy's “Yellow Dog Blues” answer is that lines and melody from both songs started showing up in the 1920s and ‘30s in such songs as "E. Z. Rider," "See See Rider," "C. C. Rider" and "Easy Rider Blues.”Our Take on the TuneThis is the kind of song that The Flood likes the start the evening with, as we did at last week's rehearsal, because it has plenty of room for everyone to just stretch out and wail.Listen as the solos pass from Danny Cox to Sam St. Clair to Randy Hamilton. And when it's Jack Nuckols' turn, he reaches for those wooden spoons he keeps near his drum kit. See if it doesn't sound like a jazzy tap dancer has just shim-sham-shimmied into the room. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Moving to Jamaica to farm and live off the land sounds like a dream to many. For Canadian native Israel, this is becoming more and more of a reality. In this sit-down, I learned so much about Canadian history and African-Canadians' history. I learned why Israel sees Jamaica as the land of liberation and freedom. I learned so much from this one, and I think you might too. Video linkhttps://youtu.be/YSk2mkNTNFM My Contact Info YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Throp/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throp/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/throplife Twitter https://twitter.com/throplife​ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/throp

In this great discussion, we talk with Lana, a Canadian citizen sharing her insight on the slave trade, abolition, and civil rights for oppressed black communities in Canada. Explore Welcome to our channel, where we delve into lesser-known histories and shed light on important topics. In this eye-opening podcast episode, we explore the often-overlooked history of slavery in Canada 1. Contrary to popular belief, Canada played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, and its history is peppered with stories of enslaved individuals who suffered in silence 1. Throughout this podcast, we'll unearth stories of enslaved Indigenous peoples, African Canadians aka Israelites, and others who were subjected to the scourge of slavery 12. We'll discuss how slavery was deeply intertwined with the Canadian economy, and how it affected both urban centers and rural communities across the country 1. But our journey doesn't stop at the past. We will explore the present-day implications of Canada's history of slavery, examining the ongoing struggle for recognition, justice, and reparations for the descendants of those who were enslaved 1. By shedding light on this often-neglected aspect of Canadian history, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of the country's complex past and encourage meaningful conversations about the present-day consequences of historical injustices 1. If you're passionate about uncovering hidden histories and confronting uncomfortable truths, subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay informed about our upcoming videos. Let's embark on this journey together and broaden our perspectives on Canada's untold stories. #HiddenHistories #SlaveryInCanada #ConfrontingThePast 1: The Forefront Radio 2: CBC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforefront/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforefront/support

The Department of Education has been removing from school curriculums a number of books deemed to fail new guidelines for teaching topics related to African Canadians. The Hate U Give was dropped this past spring from Grade 12 classes. A high school English teacher reacts.

Title: Hidden Histories: Uncovering Slavery in Canada Description: Welcome to our channel, where we delve into lesser-known histories and shed light on important topics. In this eye-opening video, we explore the often-overlooked history of slavery in Canada. Contrary to popular belief, Canada played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, and its history is peppered with stories of enslaved individuals who suffered in silence. Join us as we peel back the layers and reveal the hidden truth behind the veil of Canadian history. We will examine the origins and notable figures associated with slavery, as well as the lasting impact it has had on Canadian society. Throughout this video, we'll unearth stories of enslaved Indigenous peoples, African Canadians, and others who were subjected to the scourge of slavery. We'll discuss how slavery was deeply intertwined with the Canadian economy, and how it affected both urban centers and rural communities across the country. But our journey doesn't stop at the past. We will explore the present-day implications of Canada's history of slavery, examining the ongoing struggle for recognition, justice, and reparations for the descendants of those who were enslaved. By shedding light on this often-neglected aspect of Canadian history, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of the country's complex past and encourage meaningful conversations about the present-day consequences of historical injustices. If you're passionate about uncovering hidden histories and confronting uncomfortable truths, subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay informed about our upcoming videos. Let's embark on this journey together and broaden our perspectives on Canada's untold stories. #HiddenHistories #SlaveryInCanada #ConfrontingThePast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforefront/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforefront/support

Title: Hidden Hebrews: Uncovering Slavery in Canada Description: Welcome to our channel, where we delve into lesser-known histories and shed light on important topics. In this eye-opening video, we explore the often-overlooked history of slavery in Canada. Contrary to popular belief, Canada played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, and its history is peppered with stories of enslaved individuals who suffered in silence. Join us as we peel back the layers and reveal the hidden truth behind the veil of Canadian history. We will examine the origins and notable figures associated with slavery, as well as the lasting impact it has had on Canadian society. Throughout this video, we'll unearth stories of enslaved Indigenous peoples, African Canadians aka Israelites ,and others who were subjected to the scourge of slavery. We'll discuss how slavery was deeply intertwined with the Canadian economy, and how it affected both urban centers and rural communities across the country. But our journey doesn't stop at the past. We will explore the present-day implications of Canada's history of slavery, examining the ongoing struggle for recognition, justice, and reparations for the descendants of those who were enslaved. By shedding light on this often-neglected aspect of Canadian history, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of the country's complex past and encourage meaningful conversations about the present-day consequences of historical injustices. If you're passionate about uncovering hidden histories and confronting uncomfortable truths, subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay informed about our upcoming videos. Let's embark on this journey together and broaden our perspectives on Canada's untold stories. #HiddenHistories #SlaveryInCanada #ConfrontingThePast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforefront/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforefront/support

Archival article, The civil rights movement improved the rights of African Americans as well as African Canadians. Conditions in Africa meanwhile have become increasingly dire - and are increasingly ignored.

Jean Augustine made history in 1993, as the first African-Canadian woman elected a Canadian MP. The 85 year old attended this week

A new care home geared toward Black Nova Scotians is proposed to open later this year and some advocates say it's been a long time coming. Sharon Davis-Murdoch from the Health Association of African Canadians tells us how it's a step toward a more culturally competent healthcare system.

A father takes his eleven-year-old son on a road trip to protest decades of environmental racism in their rural Black Nova Scotian community. They shift between playful and serious as they discuss ways of bringing about meaningful change, in the wake of the Africville apology.In The Dumps was written by Shauntay Grant. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is  a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the carbon footprint and lost luggage. Audio dramas from 9 creative teams around the globe will entertain as well as explore our climate crisis. And maybe even what could get us out. --- FOLLOW US---Sign up for our newsletter to get bonus content including discussion guides and a listening party hosting guide: https://www.sunnydrake.com/climatechangeandothersmalltalkFollow Sunny, the series creator, on Instagram: instagram.com/sunny_drakeFollow Sunny Drake Productions on Facebook: facebook.com/sunnydrake.creationsTwitter: twitter.com/sunny_drake --- CREDITS ---Written by SHAUNTAY GRANTDirected by MIKE PAYETTE * Starring:JACOB SAMPSON as Dad *NY LANGDON as Nate withLILIONA QUARMYNE as MomBEN STONE as the Security Guard * Sound design, music and audio mixing by JACKSON FAIRFAX-PERRY Dramaturgy by JACOB SAMPSON and MYEKAH PAYNE Episode Produced by ZUPPA and with support from SUNNY DRAKE PRODUCTIONSEpisode Producer & Production Manager BEN STONE Recording engineers:Nate, Dad and The Security Guard were recorded at VILLAGE SOUND, by Sound Engineer BEN CREELMANRadio Announcer and Mom were recorded at JACKSON FAIRFAX-PERRY's home studioLUKE BATIOT* Jacob Sampson and Ben Stone are members of ACTRA Maritimes and were engaged under Music Code 2011* Mike Payette is a member of The Canadian Actors' Equity Association and was engaged under the D.O.T. Agreement Special thanks to Arts Nova Scotia, Halifax Culture and Events, ACTRA Maritimes, and the Canadian Actors' Equity Association In the Dumps was produced in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia), the territory of the Mi'kmaq. --- SERIES CREDITS for CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER SMALL TALK ---Created by SUNNY DRAKEProduced by SUNNY DRAKE PRODUCTIONS in association with WHY NOT THEATRELead Producers: FANNY MARTIN and NAJLA NUBYANLUVConcept Dramaturg: KEVIN MATTHEW WONGImpact Producer & Climate Dramaturg: CHAPRECE HENRY Communications Producer: DANIELA GERSTMANN Central Audio Producers: HEATHER BROWN and RICHARD FERENSeries funders: Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts CouncilSee our website for full credits - it truly does take a village to raise a podcast.

Black Canada Talking™ is a live online event that provides Black Canadians opportunity to give their takes and POVs on stories that are of importance to them. Recently, Lisa Dennis was a guest on Black Canada Talking™. Lisa Dennis is an award winning entrepreneur who received her Masters of Science from Dalhousie and is now doing doctoral studies at Boston University. A rehabilitation professional since 1999 she has experience in program coordination, setting up rehab departments, case management, community care, teaching at a private college, culturally competent clinical practice, as well as working with aboriginal youth-at-risk and inmates. She owns her own rehabilitation company in Halifax offering brain rehab services to people of all ages. She has struggled with personal experiences with her own brain-based disorders and this drives her to find cutting edge interventions to help heal brains. She has training in rehab techniques to help with trauma, mental illnesses, concussions, reading and learning difficulties. She also has a special interest in post traumatic slave syndrome, the school to prison pipeline, and in finding ways to improve health outcomes and services for black people. She is a proud African Canadian from Montreal and mother of 2 teenagers. She enjoys a good boxing, Zumba, or weight training workout. During our conversation, Lisa talked about: – Some her life – The “school to prison pipeline” in America – The “school to prison pipeline” in Canada – How many people at the educational level does she encounter, pursuing the topic of the “school to prison pipeline” – What can melanated parents do? – The process of the “school to prison pipeline” – How much more of a concern has the “School to prison pipeline” become since the pandemic? – From Lisa's lens, are melanated parents taking this subject seriously enough? You can contact Lisa via: Website Email Book An Appointment Phone: (902) 580-7342 Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Mother's Day is just a few days away. It can be a complicated day. For some, it could mean a bouquet of flowers or a breakfast in bed. For others, it can mean mourning the loss of a loved one or dealing with a haunted past. And still — for others — like the 66 per cent of incarcerated women in prison who are mothers, it can mean something else entirely.Despite a reduction in crime in the last 20 years in Canada, many women attempting to make ends meet for their families end up colliding with the prison system.  In Canada, women's prisons are filling up. In fact, the fastest-growing prison population in Canada is racialized women. More than one in three women in federal custody are Indigenous. And the percentage of South Asian women and African Canadian women in custody is also disproportionately high.One of the reasons the women's prison population is rising is poverty.Amidst a financial downturn and ballooning economic inequality, criminalizing attempts at survival is staggering. And the effects on families is devastating.  Adding to this is the complexity that 87 percent of all women in federal prisons in Canada have experienced physical or sexual abuse and many also live with mental health issues.On this episode of Don't Call Me Resilient, we are joined by Rai Reece, a sociologist at Toronto Metropolitan University who researches prisons and feminist criminology. Lorraine Pinnock also joins us. She is the Ontario Coordinator for the Walls to Bridges program which helps women with education when transitioning out of the system. It's a transition she has made herself. In 2011, Lorraine was incarcerated at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener. She has two children.

In this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Yinka Akin-Deko. Dr. Yinka is a family physician based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with a special interest in dermatology and health equity. She came to the cafe to discuss the essential elements of a skincare routine and her tips on healthcare navigation and doctor-patient communication. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:The importance of sunscreenComponents of a good skincare routineMelanoma warning signsSay what you're concerned aboutICE - Ideas, concerns, expectationsAbout Dr. Yinka Akin-DekoDr Yinka Akin-Deko is a Family Physician practicing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She finished medical school in 2004 and has worked as a family physician since 2012. She completed her postgraduate training in London, England.Dr Akin-Deko moved to work in Dartmouth Nova Scotia in September 2019, a few days later she experienced her first hurricane!Her clinic incorporates all aspects of Family Medicine including prenatal care, child health, preventative care and end of life support.Her special interests are dermatology, especially skincare for black skin, and health equity. She is a member of various medical organisations and is a board member of the Health Association of African Canadians.As an advocate for health equity, Dr Akin-Deko has a special insight having lived and worked as an immigrant on two continents. As a woman of colour herself, she is acutely aware of the desperate need to advocate for herself when seeking healthcare, and also make sure her black patients are able to vocalise their health concerns and demand the best of the healthcare system.Dr Akin-Deko enjoys traveling and is passionate about reading black female authors. She enjoys running, reading and spending time with her husband and two sons.The Good Health Cafewww.thegoodhealthcafe.comFacebook and Instagram: @thegoodhealth cafeSign up for our mailing list: https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-questionSponsor Info:The Good Health Candle Companywww.goodhealthcandle.com@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and FacebookThe Good Health Cafe Feedback Formhttps://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook

Vikta Paulo is the weathercaster for CBC Ottawa and the voice of Ottawa basketball, but we didn't just talk about the weather in this episode, we also talked about how the Civil war in Uganda drove his family to immigrate to Canada, how he is using basketball as a bridge to mentor the next generation of African-Canadians, his opinion about “Diversity Hire”, announcing Drakes OVO Bounce basketball tournament, and the 2016 NBA All-Star in Toronto.   

Ann Rohmer speaks with Adrienne Batra, the former communications director for Rob Ford, now editor in chief of the Toronto Sun, who weighs in on the John Tory admission last Friday and explores what could be next. Ann Rohmer has an enlightening conversation with Jean Augustine, the first African Canadian woman elected to the house of commons and how her motion in the mid 90s lead to the creation of Black History Month. Shaliza Bacchus has information on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which is a crucial component of an inclusive workplace environment and corporate culture, both during Black History Month and throughout the year, and it must start with education and intention from the top down. Cristina Lavecchia is with local artist Tymaz, who released his debut album "Heavenly" and is booked for a performance at the Ritz Carlton for the upcoming Sick Kids Gala. Tina Cortese looks at the Canada Helps organization, which has launched its Crisis Relief Centre; a credible and safe way for Canadians to donate to the victims of the quake in Syria and Turkey. Jim Lang is with the Turkish Community Heritage Centre based in Richmond Hill. They discuss how they are supporting the victims post earthquake. Kevin Frankish is with Major General (Retired) Scott Clancy to discuss the recent incidents of "Flying objects", the decision to shoot them down and the questions that still remain

Natu helped over 200 real estate investors and business buyers raise a collective $200m for their new funds and acquisitions over the last two years. After Natu helped his first client create an investment bank in Canada, he founded Raises.com (a brand valued at hundreds of thousands) which helps people swiftly create complex private equity funds at lower cost, then secure investor funding. Notable Raises.com client (Christopher Goodman, former Wells Fargo investment banker) created a $100m real estate investment trust and obtained investor capital commitments in less than a few weeks in working with Raises.com, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in unneeded set up costs. Raises.com client Danny Frye set up a $50m fund to acquire hotels in South Carolina in under 2 weeks, and raised the first $1m within a month with Raises.com after fixing his sales process. Another client, (Abdiel Louis, and his team, former JP Morgan directors) created a $100m fund and a $75m real estate fund within a month of using the Raises.com platform.Natu also runs subsidiary Raises.com Securities Inc., making him one of Canada's youngest to have all the proficiency requirements to set up a registered broker dealer (investment bank, or exempt market dealer) from scratch, and own 100% of the firms. Half of the Raises.com client base, being African American, are drawn to Natu's African-Canadian background, giving hope for a future of more equal representation in the high finance space. For fun, Natu lifts weights, and can deadlift over 780lbs. He uses that energy to solve his client's problems in today's traditional investment banking landscape. Ultimately, Raises.com's vision is to democratize investment banking for everyone.https://Raises.comNext Steps Share your thoughts with a review - https://www.thedealscout.com/reviews/ Let's connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ Subscribe and Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQN_Y3nhDGClfMxCSBDjOg

On this episode I speak with Dalton Higgins, an African-Canadian self-proclaimed multi-hyphenate. He is a PR strategist and publicist, author of six books, festival producer and National Magazine Award winning journalist. Dalton teaches a course called 'Deconstructing Drake, and The Weeknd' as a part of Toronto Metropolitan University's Professional Music BFA program. Dalton is also the author of the definitive biography of rap icon Drake entitled, 'Far From Over: The Music and Life of Drake', which is part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum collection in the U.S. Dalton has been a script writer for the Juno Awards ceremony for Canadian music, and a former member of the Racial Equity Advisory Committee for The Canada Council for the Arts. Additionally, Dalton is the host of one of my personal favourite podcasts, ‘Black Tea', which was created for and by Black Canadians, where they dig into Black culture, news and sports. In this episode of RHH we discuss topics like Black entrepreneurship, tokenism, challenging the status quo as minorities, and the incredible healing powers of music.       -  Dr. O Access our shownotes to uncover additional meaning!(https://tinyurl.com/rhhtdnakio)Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy[The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]

Our guest for today's episode is Dwayne Morgan. Two times over, Dwayne Morgan has won the Canadian National Poetry Slam. In 1993, he launched his spoken-word music career. He established Up From The Roots entertainment in 1994 to highlight the valuable contributions made by African Canadian and urban-influenced performers. He now spends his time interacting with audiences across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe, sharing his poetry and the keys to his success. We connected with Dwayne to hear his story and discover the secrets that have helped him remain relevant in the ever-changing entertainment industry.Want more Dwayne Morgan?See Dwayne Live!Remember to subscribe!YouTube SubscribeAudio SubscribeNew Merch Out Now! [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!]Thank you to our Sponsors:The DNA Project The MPL TorontoOpening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA ProjectProduced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman2022 The DNA Project – All rights reserved

Carol LaFayette-Boyd is an 80-year-old sprinter who lives and trains in Regina, SK. She holds 15 world records, three of which she set this summer alone. In 2018 Carol was named the Female athlete of the year by World Masters Athletics, becoming the first African Canadian to ever receive that recognition. Carol is dedicated and fearless and plans to keep running until she is at least 106 years old so she can keep pace with some of her running heroes. She's already become my inspiration and she's about to become yours too. 

In which we present the second part of our talk with former Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke! Topics include Confederation-era African-Canadian lives, their poetry, and a bunch of tangents. Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

In which (for reasons of storage space) we present the first part of our very interesting talk with former Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke! Topics include Confederation-era African-Canadian lives, their poetry, and a bunch of tangents. The next part is out next week! Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

Trey Anthony is a visionary creator who uses the unique blend of comedy, theater, motivational talk, and her own life experiences to inspire and lift up others.  Trey's sold-out hit play, ‘da Kink in My Hair, grossed millions and broke box office records across Canada, the United States, and England after it premiered in 2001. It was named one of the top ten plays in Canadian theatrical history and received 4 NAACP Theatre awards, including Best Playwright. It continues to be produced on stages throughout North America. In 2007, Trey adapted ‘da Kink in My Hair for the small screen, making her the first African Canadian woman to create, write, and produce a primetime television show on a major Canadian network. Since then she has written for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Lionsgate, Will Packer Media, The Comedy Network, and CTV. In January 2021, Trey released her book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) with Hay House Publishing. The book details Trey's inner struggles to meet the demands of her family and the societal pressures of living up to the image of a “strong” black woman. AND NOW SHE'S BRINGING BLACK GIRL IN LOVE WITH HESELF TO LIFE WITH HER LIVE TOUR — WHICH COMES TO ATLANTA THIS THURSDAY August 25th — use the code CALM for tickets!  CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS! On this episode, I talk to Trey about: Black women and vulnerability Tenderness/ self-love Recovering from emotional abuse and trauma Learn more about Trey Anthony at https://treyanthony.com/   ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a coach for women and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

August 1 in Canada is cause for a joyous occasion:  Emancipation Day! Before You Go was honored to hear all about the journey to commemorating the freeing of enslaved people from Rosemary Sadlier OOnt (Order of Ontario), a champion of African Canadian education for Canadian residents. Just like crusader Opal Lee's efforts pushed national holiday status for Juneteenth in the United States, Sadlier spent a lifetime bringing  African Canadian history to national recognition.Unlike the United States and South America, slavery was abolished across the British Commonwealth (which includes Canada) in 1834.Sadlier, a prolific author and past president of the Ontario Black History Society, easily recalls fascinating details of historical figures such as Mary Ann Shadd, Harriet Tubman and more. Our Emancipation Day lesson gives wonderful insight to the activities of our neighbors to the north.This episode premiered on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles, CA.

August 1st is Emancipation Day for folks around the world who celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation of 1834 that banned slavery in the British colonies. Dr. Deirdre McCorkindale joins us to explain  how was freedom celebrated in Canada amongst escaped American slaves and what it means to be truly "free" of slavery post-proclamation.  Mentioned in this episode: Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada, Natasha Henry  For more information on Deidre's community and the history of African-Canadian celebrations, check out the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society online! Watch The Greatest Freedom Show on Earth HERE! And check out the trailer for Mr. Emancipation HERE! Connect with Us! On Instagram and TikTok @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website! 

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Tiffany Callender, the CEO of FACE, a national Black-led non-profit organization focused on providing resources and information to the Black community across Canada with the aim of accelerating wealth creation for Canadians of African descent.In partnership with the Canadian Government, FACE created a Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund to help Black business owners with access to capital investments, working capital, or additional business resources for expansion, including a focus on supporting Black female founders.Tiffany Callender has spent her 16 year career developing and implementing programs to support Montreal's Black community; as well, she has presented recommendations for policy change to public institutions, including as a signatory for Montreal's consultation on racism and systemic discrimination; and Quebec's commission on the overrepresentation of Black children in the Youth Protection. She regularly presents sensitivity and equity training to private institutions. ........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

We're back for Episode 17 of CWP and we're chuffed that we are now over 5000 downloads.   Of course, we have no idea how many of those downloads led to people wiping their hard drives after listening to us for a few minutes, but 5k is 5k, and we'll take it.  Our gratitude to all of you who listen to the podcast and who tell their friends about us. In this Episode, James and I managed despite a spotty Zoom connection to speak with Thomas Moore whose out in Whiterock, near Vancouver, British Columbia.  Thomas' Twitter bio describes him as "Amateur Historian, Wargamer, Painter, Mpdeller, Voracious Reader, RCN Vet, NFL Seattle Seahawks Fan".   All of those things are true.   We would add that Thomas is possibly the nicest guy on wargaming Twitter, always a voice of encouragement and enthusiasm, and never a snarky or sarcastic word from his keyboard.   We could all learn from him.  OK, we could.   Well, James, mostly. We talked about Thomas' time in the Royal Canadian Navy as Cadet and Reservist, back when they let cadets do fun and really dangerous things, and about his wargaming career.  Thomas had us salivating as he described the gaming group  of true grognards he plays with in Whiterock, British Columbia, and we were both considering emigrating there before the end of the interview.    Yes, he did say that one member of his group has 100,000 figures! Also, have you ever valued your wargames and mini collection?  No?  Well, you should, because Thomas talks about how he and his wife Rita put their lives, and his hobby, back together after a fire in their apartment building.   It's a sobering story, and on we could all learn from.     In the Canadian Content Corner, we speak with Thomas about his Twitter project of documenting Canadian military history in WW2 through his choosing photographs from the National Library.    This salon is reason to follow his Twitter feed.  Also in the CCC, as we're now calling it, we talk about finding, identifying, and laying to rest Canadian soldiers of the Great War, as well as long overdue honours to the African-Canadians of No. 2 Construction Battalion. Our Guest Thomas on Twitter: @Medical_Int Mentioned: Wargamer's Terrain webstore: http://www.wargamersterrain.com Thomas' Book Choices for our Virtual Library: Brent Nosworthy: The Bloody Crucible of Courage: Fighting Methods and Combat Experience of the American Civil War. https://www.amazon.ca/Bloody-Crucible-Courage-Fighting-Experience-ebook/dp/B00359EV94/ref=sr_1_2?crid=7ODVTWKXCWC3&keywords=brent+nosworthy+american+civil+war&qid=1658021779&sprefix=brent+nosworthy+american+civil+war%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-2 James Holland, Brothers in Arms: One Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE Day.   https://www.amazon.ca/Brothers-Arms-Legendary-Regiments-V-ebook/dp/B08YS123SZ/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAjww8mWBhABEiwAl6-2Rbfv2LB1MddqquSvCBt7AFMSZUd5AW8Tt4DDD6VJju4TS1EtuZwdzRoCAqIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=549311616473&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000801&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9174794733792679732&hvtargid=kwd-1438570923992&hydadcr=13567_9588741&keywords=brothers+in+arms+james+holland&qid=1658021686&sr=8-1 John English, The Canadian Army in the Normandy Campaign, A Study of Failure in High Command (1991). Our Closing March: In honour of our guest, Heart of Oak from the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy. https://youtu.be/8YTl5jFnhPs   Canadian Content Corner Pte John Lambert (The Newfoundland Regiment) identified and buried with military honours: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/casualty-identification-military/Private-John-Lambert.html Burial Service of Unidentified Member of the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Loos Commonwealth Cemetery: https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/events/burial-service-for-an-unknown-soldier-of-the-5th-canadian-mounted-rifles-and-two-unknown-soldiers-of-unknown-regiments-will-be-held-at-cwgc-s-loos-british-cemetery-france/ Dr. Sarah Lockyer on Twitter: @S_Lockyer No. 2 Construction Battalion National Apology: https://youtu.be/RDLetn8eRAA No 2 Construction Battalion History: https://www.no2-cef.ca/history/   Contact Us (We Love Hearing From You!): Canadian Wargamer Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/canadianwargamerpodcast   Mike: madpadre@gmail.com @MarshalLuigi www.madpadrewargames.blogspot.com James: jamesmanto@gmail.com @JamesManto4 www.rabbitsinmybasement.blogspot.com  

In this episode of the Peter Wall Institute's Ways of Knowing, 2021 Wall Scholar Annette Henry (Language and Literacy Education & the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, UBC) speaks with educator activist Shelley-Anne Vidal about her experiences as a Black woman growing up in and around Vancouver.To date, documentation of the experiences of contemporary African Canadians tends to focus for the most part, on Eastern Canada. British Columbia has its own richness in history, culture and intellectual traditions as well as challenges.As part of her work, Dr. Henry has interviewed a range of Black people who have contributed to civic participation in Metro Vancouver in an attempt to understand both the individual and the broader socio-historical context in which they live. Her interviews are not a “who's who” but rather an attempt at understanding the lives of everyday Black people who share a passion for equity, justice and a love for their black communities.

In Episode 111, Chey and Pav speak to Dwayne Morgan, spoken word artist and musician from Toronto, Ontario Canada. Dwayne talks about his journey through poetry and spoken word from early in his career and the power and importance of storytelling, 30 years ago when he started and also now. Dwayne Morgan is a two-time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion. He began his career as a spoken word artist in 1993. In 1994, he founded Up From The Roots entertainment, to promote the positive artistic contributions of African Canadian and urban influenced artists. Morgan is a 2022 finalist for the Toronto Arts Foundation Celebration of Cultural Life Award, the 2018 winner of the Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award for Career Achievement in the Spoken Word, a 2016 finalist for the Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts, and in 2013, Morgan was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame. Dwayne's work ethic has taken him across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Turkey, Trinidad, Bermuda, Barbados, England, Scotland, Belgium, Budapest, Germany, France, Norway, Ghana, and Holland. His emphasis on quality has driven his success and has made him a well-respected component of Toronto's urban music community, as well as the North American, and Global, spoken word scenes. Find out more about Dwayne Morgan: Website dwaynemorgan.ca Twitter @dwayne_morgan Instagram @dwayne_morgan Facebook theofficialdwaynemorganpage YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DwayneMorganCreates The Chey and Pav Show! A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out our podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show, "The Drive on VoicEd Radio," our Blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com. Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.

Episode 157 brings you Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Famer, John Paris Jr. The first African-Canadian coach in professional hockey, a respected TV analyst and commentator, a certified sports psychologist and a motivational and mental prep specialist.He was inducted into the Nova Scotia sports hall of fame in 2005.

Good GM, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Antwi Atuahene @NoirEtNoire • General Manager

Black Canada Talking™ is a live online event that provides Black Canadians opportunity to give their takes and POVs on stories that are of importance to them. On the January 23, 2022 edition of Black Canada Talking™, our guest was Dr. Lisa Gunderson. Known as Dr. Lisa or DrG in her communities, Lisa is an award-winning community leader, psychologist and educator. She founded and operates One Love Consulting (OLC) which provides services to ministries, businesses, educational institutions, private/public organizations in Canada and the United States focusing on racial equity, systemic racism, anti-Black and anti-racism. A BC registered clinical counselor and an inactive licensed psychologist in California, she also provides clinical peer consults for persons working with Indigenous, Black and other racialized clients. She was elected in August 2021 to serve as VP-English for the Federal Green Party and is the first IBPoC person to hold the seat. Known as a bridger in her communities, she is very active in African-Canadian communities. Two current areas she is working with Black Youth Empowerment (BYE), an amazing group of ACB youth, on a Bystander Intervention Program for Black Youth and also working with ACB men in CSC. A former tenured US professor, she has taught in numerous universities and colleges (undergraduate and graduate) in Canada, provided key subject matter expertise to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General during the development and implementation of provincial training on fair and impartial policing. Her two most recent pieces were You Can't Be Switzerland as part of an upcoming special magazine edition called Intersections written by people who are currently incarcerated and a chapter on Black Canadians for Embracing Cultural Responsivity and Social Justice. She was part of the advisory board regarding A former liaison for the African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island to the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee, a member of the Planning, Transportation, and Economic Development Advisory Committee in Saanich and board member of the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Center Society. DrG lives in Victoria/Saanich, BC with her two sons and partner of 25 years. She is a first generation African-American and Canadian immigrant of Jamaican heritage. She loves movies, baking, anything basketball related, traveling, reading, and playing dominoes with family and friends. During our conversation, Dr. Gunderson talked about: – The impact of covid on African/Caribbean communities – Her debut in politics – The diversity in politics and getting black people involved – The impact politics may have on family and receiving support from family during her debut – How the media may portray a person of colour entering politics – How not having a citizenship held her back from various opportunities – Creating a campaign that spoke to underrepresented groups regardless of the outcome – Why it's important for people of colour to get involved – Interests and genuinely wanting to make a change – What the political parties need to understand You can find out more information about Dr. Gunderson via: One Love Consulting Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Podcasts The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Some Historical Facts about BHM:The commemoration of Black History Month in North America dates back to 1926, when Harvard-educated African American historian Carter G. Woodson proposed setting aside a time devoted to honour the accomplishments of African Americans and to heighten awareness of Black history in the United States.  This led to the establishment of Negro History Week in 1926. Celebrations of Black history began in Canada shortly thereafter. During the early 1970s, the week became known as Black History Week. It was expanded into Black History Month in 1976.In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by the first African Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The House of Commons carried the motion unanimously.In February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. It received unanimous approval and was adopted on March 4, 2008. As an immigrant teenager, I didn't really grasp the whole meaning of BHM. In High School I felt that BHM was when we were allowed to be black or celebrate our blackness. it was upto the black kids to prepare something to present to the whole school.School administration was not really part of supporting the student.  I got the feeling that they were saying to us – it's your month so do what you want!We did some performances and put together shows for the school.  But there were not many meaningful educational programs  developed by the school and the teachers for BHM. But now, I notice that BHM has evolved into something more significant and that's a step in the right direction.It's important that we create intentions and personalize what black history means to us to help to move the needle forward.  I was invited to speak at the City of Ottawa as part of the BHM celebrations this week I I truly felt honoured and humbled to take part in the event and the celebrations. One of the things that I talked about is to be intentional of what we want to accomplish by the end of this month?Ask yourself:How would you like to experience BHM every year?What can you do to me more intentional and in your BHM efforts?What can we do to use BHM to create awareness and amplify our voices?To advance our cause and advocate for ourselves? We can use our voices and capacity to show-up for ourselves and as a result we also show us for our community and those that come after us.Sometimes, this means taking the initiative for BHM at your workplace, schools and in your community at large.We can all do our part in our perspective spaces to inspire change, create awareness and hold others accountable to create safe and equitable environment for black people.So this month, I ask yourself, how can I take advantage of BHM to move the needle in any way that you canIf you're in the entrepreneurship space, talk about what it means to be a black entrepreneurs, the benefits and challenges and invite others to join you in this conversation. You can do the same in your prospective fields.BHM is also a chance for others to celebrate with us and experience the diverse and vibrant black cultures in CANADA. Do what you can, make it inspirational, engaging and joyfulHappy Black History Month! 

Canada calls itself multicultural, but today's guest challenges this assertion. The lack of education and public discourse around African Canadian heritage caused Nathan Hall to feel a diminished sense of belonging from a young age. As his life went on he began to realize more and more how people of color are excluded and discriminated against in a multitude of different situations. Uncomfortable and discrediting personal experiences that he has had as a black male living in Canada led Nathan to found Culture Check, a social impact business which focuses on enhancing inclusivity in the workplace. Everyone experiences the world differently, and the first step towards building an inclusive future is the simple act of listening, and being open to understanding a perspective different from your own. Join us today for an enlightening conversation which will make you rethink your role as a leader! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Culture CheckNathan Hall on LinkedInCanadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionLeaders Talk Podcast

On today's show, Leslie Andrachuk has the tremendous honour to interview the Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine and Emma Asiedu-Akrof, Executive Director of the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment. The Hon. Dr. Augustine was born in Grenada and immigrated to Canada in 1960 where studied at the University of Toronto and obtained a BA and a Masters of Education. After university she worked as an elementary school principal with the Toronto Separate School Board and was also actively involved in Toronto's Caribbean community, sitting on the first committee to organize the legendary Caribana Festival in 1967.This incredible trailblazer has engaged in numerous organizations for education and social justice, serving with the National Black Coalition of Canada, the Urban Alliance on Race Relations, the Board of Governors of York University, the Board of Trustees for The Hospital for Sick Children, the Board of Directors of the Donwood Institute, the Board of Harbourfront, and Chair of the Metro Toronto Housing Authority. She was also named National President of the Congress of Black Women of Canada in 1987.Additionally, the Hon. Dr. Augustine is the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to the House of Commons. She was elected in the riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore in 1993 and sat in Parliament until 2006 after which she served as Fairness Commissioner for the Government of Ontario.Among Dr. Augustine's many achievements and honours includes leading the motion that allowed for the placement of the Famous Five statue on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and the motion that created Black History Month in Canada. Dr. Augustine has received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from seven universities. And the reason for our interview today; she is the Founder of the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment. The Jean Augustine Centre is committed to empowering young women and girls between the ages of 7-17 years from across Canada.  The centre takes a holistic approach to empowerment by providing programs that support the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of young women and girls. We're also joined by The Executive director of JAC since 2016, Emma Asiedu-Akrof who is dedicated to supporting the young women and girls of South Etobicoke and across Canada. Emma's career path reflects a deep commitment to celebrating gender equality, empowerment of self-identified females, and youth-based programming. Show Notes:The Jean Augustine Centre is seeking  volunteers committed to the empowerment of young women and girls. Please reach out if you would like to contact the Centre about volunteering.Follow The Jean Augustine Centre on Instagram, Facebook, TwitterStart of interview (3:40)Programming at the Jean Augustine Centre (8:01)The importance of expanding the centre and reaching out to other communities (12:10)Imposter Syndrome in women and confidence-building curriculum (17:43)Partnership with License To Learn (24:25)The importance of mental health in our youth (26:25)What's coming in 2022 for the Jean Augustine Centre? (38:53)How do you define an Alpha Woman (45:12)

On this very special episode we are joined by PhD candidate Deidre McCorkindale to learn about the history of Juneteenth, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the future of race and civil rights in North America.  Mentioned in this episode: Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada, Natasha Henry  Juneteenth, Ralph Ellison  For more information on Deidre's community and the history of African-Canadian celebrations, check out the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society online! Looking to learn more about African-American history? Check out the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian and their great library of online resources and articles! Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website! 

Kenneth Montague is a Toronto-based dentist - as well as an art collector and the founding director of Wedge Curatorial Projects, a non-profit arts organization that helps to promote African Canadian artists. Montague is the owner of Word of Mouth Dentistry, a dynamic and innovative dental clinic in downtown Toronto. Open since 1992, Montague's patient base includes many local and international artists, musicians and actors. For his ongoing work with emerging artists and young creatives, Montague received an honorary doctorate from OCAD University in 2016. We discuss growing up in Windsor, Ontario raised by Jamaican parents, becoming a dad, art, music, identity, company culture, treating people not procedures, diversity, inclusion and more. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram at @stephandyer, @drkmontague, @wordofmouthdentistry and @wedgetoronto! Click here if you want to watch this episode on YouTube. Producer: Narzely Guevara | Host: Stephan Dyer

NEXT UP on #3UNIQUES - Nikita Kalonji - Actress, Project Manager & Advocate. Nikita is featured as the Lead Actress in an upcoming Canadian TV series called The African Family. This is Canada's first African-Canadian cast and crew in a feature length film. In addition to acting, Nikita is a project manager, an executive member of the Association of Change Management Professionals, and is an ambassador for Fast and Female, a not-for-profit founded by Chandra Crawford in 2005. Learn more about The African Family: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-calgary-african-tv-film-1.5783674  Learn more about Nikita here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitakalonji/ Here's are 3 ways to Discover Your #3UNIQUES: 1. Take the #3UNIQUES Leadership Quiz  2. Check out my online course on Stepping Into Your #3UNIQUES 3. Follow #3UNIQUES on Instagram.

In Episode 847, Sean and Ashley Docking quickly hit on yesterday's news regarding the Raptors allowing fans in the stands in Tampa Bay and the leaked Earned edition jersey before looking at the next steps for the team now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying with the Bucks long term. Fans in the stands? Bad idea. The Earned jersey? Bleh. The plan now that Toronto's Plan A for 2021 is out the window? Well, that's a lot more interesting. Sean and Ashley dive into whether the Giannis news dampened their spirits regarding the future of the team and whether the careful hoarding of cap space for next summer was worth what was sacrificed. Then they dive into potential paths the Raptors can take forward, from still hunting free agent fish, trading for a star, or staying the course with the core they have on board. That discussion, of course, veers into a full breakdown of the merits of looking to pull off a James Harden trade, something Ashley is decidedly more into than Sean.Today's local business of the day is A Different Booklist, and African-Canadian owned bookstore at 779 Bathurst Street in Toronto. Check out their wonderful selection of book at adifferentbooklist.com, and arrange a pick-up order today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.HeadspaceYou deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to Headspace.com/lockedonnba for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation.TheragunTry Theragun for THIRTY-DAYS.  Go to Theragun.com/LockedOn RIGHT NOW and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Otis gives an eloquent take on how African Canadians started The Colored Hockey League in 1895. The league's players have been credited among the first to use the slapshot and its goalies for dropping to their knees to make saves two instrumental skillsets used in the Modern day NHL. Lester breaks down how the NBA and NHL are managing their sexual needs in "The Bubble."

Lama Mugabo joins Lynda to discuss the experience of African-Canadians. Guest: Lama Mugabo, Member of the Hogan's Alley Society - group of black activists and educators in   Vancouver

Sherrod talks with comedians Godfrey and Andre Kim Jr. about African-Canadians starting modern hockey, Pelé's full name (spoiler: it's long), and Will Smith's Nigerian accent. Also, don't miss Godfrey singing about Big League Chew and the Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew.