A statue of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander, Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament and the first Black person to hold a viceregal position in Canada, was unveiled at Queen’s Park last Sunday. The son of Caribbean immigrants, Alexander who was born in Toronto, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. He […]
Toronto teenager Sheriauna Haase was born with a congenital limb reduction and faced the usual childhood taunts reserved for kids with such handicaps; bullying being prime among them. It got worse in public school. Fortunately, Haase found strength in the unwavering support of her family, especially her mother. “(My family) would just always lift me […]
For International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, yogis around the world will bepractising everything from goat yoga to cannabis yoga.But have you ever felt like a yoga session on the ground simply wasn’t enough?Well now you can take your practice to the next level in the form of underwateryoga, a new activity created by […]
The spirit of community and dedication shone brightly on Wednesday, December 13th, as the prestigious Trail Blazer award was presented at the Audley Recreational Center in Ajax. The honour was bestowed upon Mrs. Gloria Small, the director of the Durham Community Action Group. Small was selected by a volunteer committee in recognition of her outstanding […]
The president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Paulette Senior, has been appointed to serve as an independent senator in the Canadian Senate by Governor General Mary Simon. Born in Jamaica, Ms. Senior immigrated to Canada in 1973 at the age of 11. She is one of three newly appointed independent senators and was […]
By Neil Armstrong A policy expert and community activist, a public health advocate, and two historians from Ontario’s Black communities are among the 78 Canadians recently appointed to the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon. Debbie Douglas, executive director of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI), will be one of those […]
As we embark on our journey into the year 2024, The Caribbean Camera presents its community wishlist, outlining hopes, dreams, and aspirations for a brighter future in the New Year. The wishlist encompasses various facets of our community – economic empowerment, cultural enrichment, social advancement and crime reduction. Let us delve into each of these […]
St. Lucia-born Nina Compton, the celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality, was honored as the Godmother of Silversea’s newest addition to its fleet, the Silver Nova. The official naming ceremony took place in Fort Lauderdale on January 4th last, commemorating the ship’s 39th arrival and marking a significant milestone for Silversea and the Royal Caribbean […]
Canadian Women’s Foundation CEO Honored for Her Lifelong Commitment to Breaking Down Barriers Paulette Senior, a tireless advocate for women and girls of diverse backgrounds, has dedicated her life to dismantling systemic barriers and championing gender equity. Currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Ms. Senior’s remarkable journey […]
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, a dedicated public servant with a rich history at the New York City Department of Correction (NYCDOC), has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second Black woman to be appointed as commissioner in the department’s 128-year history. Maginley-Liddie had previously served as the first deputy commissioner since January 2021, and her promotion […]
