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In honour of Black History Month, CBC Toronto is partnering with Dr Jean Augustine. Social Sharing The first Black woman elected to The Parliament of Canada has dedicated her life to equity in education CBC Communications · The Honourable Jean Augustine ( Lawrence Kerr Photography) This year in honour of Black History Month, CBC Toronto is partnering with Dr Jean Augustine. In 1995, Dr. Jean Augustine single-handedly championed the unanimous vote to officially designate February as Black History Month in Canada.  25 years later, she continues to dedicate her life to addressing the systemi...

From: Canadian Heritage Today marks the beginning of Black History Month 2021 Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time when we recognize and celebrate the enormous contributions that Black communities in Canada have made for over 400 years, and continue to make, in all sectors of society. It also is an opportunity to acknowledge the ongoing challenges and barriers that Black communities face. The Government of Canada is celebrating 25 years since the first national declaration of Black History Month, a milestone that would not have been achieved if it were not for the efforts ...

Builders of the GTA: Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected as MP by NEWS STAFF Last Updated Feb 1, 2021 at 5:05 pm EDT When Jean Augustine was sworn in as MP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore in 1993 she carved out a spot in Canadian history, becoming the first Black woman to be elected to the Parliament of Canada. She would then go on to become the first Black woman cabinet minister and the first Black Canadian to sit as Deputy Speaker of the House. 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of legislation she put forth recognizing Black History Month in Canada. Dr. Augustine says she began championing B...

In 2018, John Lewis shared this message on social media: “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” From his days fighting segregation in the American South to his time in the U.S. House of Representatives, Lewis was not afraid to make some good noise and get into “Good Trouble.” That two-word phrase became his motto, and he lived it every day.

World Vision Canada honours Canadians with Heroes for Children awards News provided by Share this article Share this article Extraordinary individuals receive World Vision Heroes for Children awards celebrating the incredible power of advocacy and philanthropy MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - World Vision Canada is proud to announce this year's Heroes for Children award recipients. Each year, World Vision recognizes exceptional Canadians whose heart for children led them to do something extraordinary and make the world a better place. World Vision Canada’s Heroes for Children awards c...