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A confluence of events has led one Calgary church to combine them in a celebration of “worth and dignity,” and a “sacred protest.” “We talked about doing ‘Drag Me To Church’ one Sunday and we went, yeah, that’s a great possibility,” Rev. Samaya Oakley of the Calgary Unitarians Church said. …
Read More »Staff sound alarm over at-risk teens being “scooped” in group home dispute – Winnipeg
What’s been described by caregivers and biological parents as a “political fight” between a private group home company and the provincial government, is taking a disastrous toll, they say, on some of the teens being uprooted by a child welfare agency as the Manitoba government “winds down” its relationship with …
Read More »AfroQuiz teaching Black History to Edmonton youth for over 30 years – Edmonton
For 32 years, the Council of Canadians of African and Caribbean Heritage has put Edmonton youth to the test to see how much they know about Black History in a game-show-styled competition called AfroQuiz. Kids from grades one to 12 filled the Stanley A. Milner Library auditorium Saturday to compete …
Read More »Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center
When Shanicka “Shak” Edwards first moved to Innisfill from Toronto, it was a difficult adjustment. “My family was the only Black family in the community. So, I struggled finding spaces that I could see people that were reflective of me or accessing resources,” she said. Edwards built Shak’s World Community …
Read More »‘It’s time we reclaim our sidewalks’: new petition slams Toronto run clubs – Toronto
A new petition to create safer sidewalks in Toronto by limiting the size of running groups using busy streets is gaining traction. Running groups in the city sparked controversy when Tik Tok user Zulf A. posted a video to the app saying she has been personally victimized on two separate …
Read More »Toronto ‘triple threat’ teen inspires as world-class athlete, dancer and actress
As she crossed the finish line during the 200 metres at the Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in November, Toronto teenager Sheriauna Haase remembers how she felt. “In my head I was trying to play it cool but there’s no reason to. I just won a bronze medal and …
Read More »‘Lead with culture’: Indigenous youth share how they learn from doing so
What does it mean to lead with culture? It’s something both Ferrada Lightning, a 26-year-old from Maskwacis, Alta. and Megan Metz a 24-year-old from Kitimat, B.C. do every day. “When we come back to culture, we come back to reconnecting with our ancestors wisdom, their strength and the connection of …
Read More »‘Reconnecting with our ceremonies’: National Indigenous Peoples Day and summer solstice
Tasha Jacko was taught to honour Grandfather Sun every summer solstice. “We would start off the day with a pipe ceremony and a sunrise ceremony,” she said. “So you would arrive right before the sun came up and … once you’re in the presence (of a pipe carrier) you’re going …
Read More »‘Ribbon skirts every day’: The importance and power behind the Indigenous garment
Alyssia Sutherland was 14 years old when she was first introduced to ribbon skirts. Her mother had just moved her kids about a two-hour drive south, from Peguis First Nation to Winnipeg, and she was feeling lost. “It was a culture shock because a lot of people were teasing me …
Read More »‘First-of-its-kind’ report on B.C. sex workers outlines risks, calls for action
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 200 B.C. sex workers were surveyed for a report that outlines risks and needs within the industry. Those surveyed said they operate within the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island. Read more: Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of …
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