The Last Lap Lime, a beloved cultural celebration within the Guyanese diaspora, marked its 25th anniversary with a blend of nostalgia and reflection. Spearheaded by a dedicated team of volunteers, the event has become a cherished tradition that brings together the community to celebrate Guyanese heritage, showcase local talents, and raise funds for educational initiatives. […]
A coalition of Black-led organizations and corporations are steadfast in their call for the Federal Government to prudently allocate the $97 million funding to ensure the effective and long-term integration of refugees. While acknowledging the commendable efforts of other black-led organizations in supporting newcomers to Canada, leaders of this coalition recognize the need for sustainable […]
Barbados-based charity Bring On The Spring 2023 held a successful fundraising event that raised $69,800, including $35,800 in donations. The event, held at Peter and Paul Banquet Hall, saw 520 attendees come together to support the organization’s mission of improving medical care and education in Barbados. The funds raised will be used to purchase and […]
By Lincoln DePradine The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the accompanying worldwide societal lockdown, forced the cancellation of many activities, including a planned 2020 visit to Grenada by a volunteer team of Canadian health professionals. Team members now are ready to make the trip that would take them to Carriacou, which is part of […]
PACE Canada sends CAD$100,000 annually to schools in Jamaica for upgrades By Lincoln DePradine PACE Canada, a federal Canadian charitable organization founded in 1987 by a group of women in the Jamaican Diaspora, is presenting awards to five Jamaican schools that emerged winners in a contest that was held as part of the commemoration […]
After a successful 2022 with strong visitor arrival numbers, Dominica is preparing to accommodate the continued demand with even more opportunities for travelers to experience the beauty and culture of the Nature Island. Just in time for the winter travel season, Discover Dominica has released new destination updates, as well as seasonal specials and offerings. […]
A retired London, Ontario, teacher and vice principal is travelling to her native Nigeria this week for the grand re-opening of her childhood elementary school. Liz Akano runs a non-profit called Educate the Children, where she has been raising money for nearly two decades to rebuild the school. “I went home to visit my home country in Nigeria […]
Receives $55,700 OTF Grant to Rejuvenate Community Organization On Saturday morning as the participants of the Durham Educational Mentoring Program (DEMP) were gathered for their last session of 2022 at Pickering High School, the impact of the $55,700 Resilient Communities Fund grant that DEMP received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) was highlighted. Tom Wall, […]
By Tanya Phillipps Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach and Community Ambassador, Jamaal Magloire hosted his Foundation’s annual holiday gala on last at The Tuesday at Don on the Danforth. ‘Mystique’ was an evening of magic, music and diverse BIPOC talent, with proceeds supporting hundreds of GTA families in underserved communities this holiday season. “Our event is […]
Around 1,000 people in Canada looking for a stem cell donor Canadian Blood Services is urging Black Canadians to help diversify its blood donor and stem cell registry base. But one expert says that call needs to include an acknowledgement of historical harm that Canadian Blood Services itself has done to the Black community. There are […]
