Most adults would accept a quick apology for a minor wrongdoing, but do apologies have this effect on children? A recent University of Virginia (UVA) psychology study, published in the journal Social Development, shows that apologies are important even to children who are six or seven years old. This is an age when they are […]
Sid Frankel, associate professor of social work, University of Manitoba, and a former director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, asks Camera readers to “please join us this holiday season by donating today in support of Greater Futures Start Here. “By doing so you can provide the ultimate gift to a child, empower […]
There are several reasons why a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident is ineligible to sponsor a member of the Family Class – spouse, parents, children, etc.- under immigration laws. One question in the Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking Form, is “Have persons you previously sponsored or their family members received social assistance during […]
From left, TCCF President Jay Brijpaul, Julius Williams and daughter Jalissa Williams - a TCCF angel - and Fitzroy Gordon. Gerald V. Paul photo.
How does a Jamaican mother, on behalf of her daughter who is undergoing treatment at SickKids Hospital, thank The Caribbean Children Foundation (TCCF) team? “In our native tongue, we would say, ‘nuff respect and big up, to you all … thank you so much,” mom Julius Williams told last weekend’s 15th Anniversary Angle Gala as […]
A loving childhood with involved parents is likely to result in a happier adulthood, researchers find. By Jasminee Sahoye A recent scientific study found that adults who were abused or neglected as children are almost twice as likely to experience depression. The research has revealed that the increased risk following such childhood adversity is […]
Building Bridges with Private Schools by Gerald V. Paul Thanks to the African Canadian Christian Network (ACCN), parents and children converged at North York’s Council Chambers, with one mind and purpose. They were attending an Information Session for admission to private schools in the GTA, through scholarships or financial aid for the academic year beginning […]
Camp Jumoke Supports Children with SCD By Gerald Paul Camp Jumoke came to Nathan Phillips Square and raised close to $10,000, part of an on-going drive to make it possible for a child to attend camp. Yes! Everyone loves a child: “Every effort helps us continue our mission. Donations raised through friends and family or […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, known also as the Birdie, wept soon after arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport as his friend calypsonian Gabby, Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley and promoter Eleanor Rice virtually sang his praises and informed him that most Barbadians had been praying for his recovery from a recent […]
By Shyreen Ramsumair New York seems like such a nice place, doesn’t it? Especially for a Grade 8 graduation trip. You know the hotel nights, Madison Square Garden, The Yankees Game, they all add up to a great experience. Matter of fact, my school planned to go! Everyone was so excited to go and […]
It is said that behind every successful man, there is a woman and this holds true for Dr. M. Jamal Deen, who was recently recognized by the University of the West Indies (UWI) with the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for his contributions to the field of engineering and applied science. With his wife by his side, he […]
