Jean Parris Honored with Governor General’s Award for Lifelong Advocacy
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Jean Parris Honored with Governor General’s Award for Lifelong Advocacy

Jean Parris, a dedicated advocate for women, immigrants, and nurses, was awarded the 2024 Governor General’s Award last October. This was given to her in recognition of her lifelong...

Get some rest
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Get some rest

I sat down to write this article about “rest” about 3 weeks ago, and then I got some news that turned my world upside down, and made time stop...

GreenShield Cares: Calling for Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
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GreenShield Cares: Calling for Culturally Competent Mental Health Care

Racialized communities face more barriers when trying to access mental health services as compared to other people groups because of obstacles such as stigma, lack of accessibility, and non-culturally...

Endometriosis Awareness Month: SOGC Highlights the issues Black women with Endometriosis face
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Endometriosis Awareness Month: SOGC Highlights the issues Black women with Endometriosis face

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing severe pelvic pain and making conception more challenging. Unfortunately, many African,...

Does Donald Trump’s attack on DEI in America  mean Death to Employment Initiatives in Canada
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Does Donald Trump’s attack on DEI in America mean Death to Employment Initiatives in Canada

Coming soon to a workplace or academic institution near you. It has long been said that when America sneezes Canada catches a cold, and concomitantly with the intertwining of...

Red Coalition sees an increase in racial profiling complaints
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Red Coalition sees an increase in racial profiling complaints

Montreal’s Red Coalition Inc., a lobbying firm that fights against racial profiling and systemic racism, is facing a surge in discriminatory complaints. Founder Joel DeBellefeuille reports a disturbing rise...

Honoring Our Women of Merit: A Celebration of Excellence and Culture
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Honoring Our Women of Merit: A Celebration of Excellence and Culture

Playmas Montreal Cultural Association proudly presents the 15th Annual A Taste of Tea – Mardi Gras Edition, a vibrant celebration of excellence, culture, and community. On March 9, 2025,...

Sundown Towns in Canada— The Hidden dimension of Canada’s Racism
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Sundown Towns in Canada— The Hidden dimension of Canada’s Racism

“Today teaches tomorrow a lesson” – African Proverb Canada has always been touted as a forward thinking land of freedom; a multicultural society where all citizens are free from...

RACISM !  WEALTH !  POWER !  CONTROL !
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RACISM ! WEALTH ! POWER ! CONTROL !

I do not know about you, but over the last two weeks I have been impacted with Tariffs discussions on radio, telephone and on every television station. Frankly I...

Black Physicians of Canada wins $240K in health equity
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Black Physicians of Canada wins $240K in health equity

  On Dec. 3, 2024, the healthcare company Novartis Canada announced that the non-profit organization Black Physicians of Canada (BPC) won $240,000 for its health equity initiative. BPC will...