Elmi appointed to Ontario Court of Justice
Justice of the Peace Mahamud Hussein Elmi was a police officer and civilian member with the Ottawa Police Service for 18 years. He was the founding executive director of the Somali…
MacSween is Hamilton Police first Black female Superintendent
Treena MacSween is Hamilton Police Service’s first Black female Superintendent News July 8, 2021 As the winner of an essay detailing what she would do to make a difference in…
Doumbia elected 1st Black Mayor in NB
July 12, 2021 Kassim Doumbia is New Brunswick’s first Black Mayor 21 years after coming to Canada as an international student July 12, 2021 If you aren’t at the table,…
Foundation honours Abel Mengistab
Abel Mengistab, who died last June, was a social justice advocate and active volunteer Natalia Goodwin · CBC News · Jul 27, 2021 The legacy of social justice and volunteerism created by a…
Amina Gerber appointed to Senate
July 29, 2021Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada’s new Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent Senators…
Diversity award for Abigail Tulloch
Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021 We are delighted to host the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021, in association…
Otiono elected CAAS Vice President
Carleton University’s Professor Nduka Otiono has been elected Vice President of the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS). The result of the keenly contested election was announced at the annual…
Teklu appointed Executive Director
Black Legal Action Centre appoints Moya Teklu Executive Director and General Counsel Jun 10, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is delighted to announce…
Clement appointed to Senate
PM Trudeau appoints Cornwall, Ontario, mayor to Senate CBC News · Posted: Jun 22, 2021 Bernadette Clement, the mayor of Cornwall, Ont., will be trading her spot at Cornwall city hall for…
Essindi is NAC diversity director
NAC hires its first director of diversity and inclusion by Lynn Saxberg May 03, 2021 Ottawa resident Germaine Chazou-Essindi starts a new job this week as the National Arts Centre’s…