The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is delighted to announce the remarkable success of this year’s Make Tomorrow Brighter Auction. The event, now in its third year, has once again demonstrated the incredible generosity of our community, raising over $40,000 to support children and youth in the Durham Region. With more than 600 unique items, services, […]
The project “Changing the Narrative – Unleashing the Full Potential of Women-owned Enterprises” has received a substantial boost of $960,000 from the Federal government. This funding will enable the project to persist in its mission of fostering innovation, enhancing workforce diversity, and addressing systemic barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, with a specific focus on Black […]
In a moving ceremony that took place over the weekend, ten outstanding individuals from the Caribbean community received the MLK awards at the Canadian Christian College in Whiby. The theme, “Breaking Barriers, Continuing the Journey,” served as a reminder of the indomitable spirit of progress and resilience that has been the hallmark of the ongoing […]
Calling the Caribbean community to help shape Durham’s DEI plans Durham Region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) division extends a warm invitation to members of the Caribbean community and all residents to actively participate in shaping the region’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Durham Region, known for its rich tapestry of cultures, experiences, and […]
By Lincoln DePradine Unemployment and underemployment have been a perennial, difficult problem in Canada’s Black community. One member of the conservative government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been told that increasing the number of Black-owned businesses is a solution to the problem. “We need 60,000 Black businesses in Canada by 2028, with an average […]
A diagnosis of prostate cancer and the ensuing treatment of it do not mean that a man cannot enjoy the rest of his life. The many ways in which he can do so will be explored at the upcoming free annual health conference of The Walnut Foundation titled Prostate Cancer Survivorship: Enjoying Life Beyond […]
Fly All Ways, the new Airline, has teamed up with the Impact Awards, bringing attendees an exciting opportunity that could have them jetting off to Guyana. One fortunate guest at the Impact Awards will win a return trip to Guyana, courtesy of Fly All Ways in collaboration with the newly launched Sky Route Travel. Guyana, […]
On 10 June 2023, the Durham Educational Mentoring Program (DEMP) held its end of year closing events at the Pickering High School in Ajax. The guest list included Patrice Barnes, MPP for Ajax, Marilyn Crawford- Regional Councillor Ward 1 and Deputy Mayor of Ajax, Andrea Walters, DEMP consultant and DDSB Principal and Sameer Awan, Executive […]
On August 1st, the Audley Recreation Center Community Hall in Ajax, Ontario, came alive with the Emancipation Day celebration. This event marked the historic end of slavery in Canada and highlighted the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism. Emancipation Day honors the enforcement of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 in Canada, ending the enslavement of […]
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, or simply the Charter, is the most visible and recognized part of Canada’s Constitution. The Charter guarantees the rights of individuals by enshrining those rights, and certain limits on them, in the highest law of the land. Since its enactment in 1982, the […]