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It’s an event described as a bringing Black men and youth to connect together in a space where they can feel a sense of respectability. For its founder, it’s an event that highlights the lived experiences of racism and the importance of paying attention to the young Black men going …
Read More »Black History Manitoba, human rights museum team up for Emancipation Day event – Winnipeg
An event this Friday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights aims to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Canadians and recognize an important historical day on the calendar. Aug. 1, known as Emancipation Day, marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which ended slavery throughout the British Empire …
Read More »Black River First Nation man facing multiple gun charges after early morning incident – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man from Black River First Nation is facing a raft of charges after being arrested in connection with shots fired outside a home in the community Monday morning. Manitoba RCMP said officers from the Powerview detachment were called to the scene …
Read More »Sask. RCMP looking for black truck in fatal George Gordon First Nation hit and run
Police are warning residents to not approach the vehicle, but to call 911 if they see the truck. News Source link
Read More »‘A beautiful community:’ Canadian universities open lounges for Black students
TORONTO — Spaces designated for students from marginalized backgrounds are spreading across Canadian universities, as officials say they are a necessary and overdue response to decades of racism on campus. Toronto Metropolitan University officially opened a space late last month for students who self-identify as Black. Cheryl Thompson, an associate …
Read More »Guelph Black Heritage Society ‘dismayed’ with number of threats made toward group
Members of the Guelph Black Heritage Society say they are disheartened after receiving a number of letters and emails expressing hatred towards the southwestern Ontario group. They say in a post on Twitter that the society, Heritage Hall, president Denise Francis and executive director Kween have all been receiving online …
Read More »Two Manitoba outfitters lose licences in conservation probe sparked by black bear hunting – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two Manitoba businesses have had their outfitting licences pulled by the province after a long investigation by the Conservation Officer Service. The province said Thursday that the probe, which involved Manitoba conservation officials, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife department, and Environment and …
Read More »Top Chef Canada’s first Black winner plans to shake up the industry with Caribbean fine dining
For Tre Sanderson, cooking Caribbean food is not only baked in to his DNA, it’s his pride and joy. “Growing up in a household full of flavour, you know, my mom would always cook amazing, classic Caribbean dishes,” the 28-year-old told Global News one afternoon. “That love of food and …
Read More »Ottawa still crafting Black Canadian justice strategy as advocates call for reform – National
The federal government is being urged to follow through with its commitment to develop a Black Canadian justice strategy. The Liberal government committed to creating such a strategy in the 2021 election campaign after advocacy groups and the United Nations raised serious concerns over anti-Black racism in the Canadian criminal …
Read More »Black youth gather at Calgary event to help empower immigrants
Dozens of youth with East African backgrounds gathered at the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary on Saturday during an event aimed at helping them achieve their full potential. Adi Eyassu Sahilie moved to Canada 12 year ago from Ethiopia. She said even as a skilled worker and fluent English, she …
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