In a ceremony held at McGill University in Montreal, esteemed scholar and educator Carl James was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa. This recognition celebrates his significant contributions to education, particularly in the areas of Black and multicultural education, and his tireless advocacy for equity and anti-racism. Professor James, a full professor in […]
Montreal’s Black communities are set to benefit from a significant investment, as the federal government announces nearly $16 million in funding to create a modern venue for artistic and cultural expression. This funding will enable the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre (MACC) to further its mission of becoming a central gathering place for Black communities in […]
Montreal ‘Carifiesta’ returns this summer as ‘Carimas’ By Stephen Weir The release of a much-anticipated Friday press release quickly got the Montreal media buzzing about the return of the carnival to the city this summer. Last year, the annual Carifiesta parade was cancelled by the city due to funding issues, but as of April 12th, […]
The Black Coalition of Quebec announced the passing of Dan Philip, the former president, on Monday at the age of 87. Recognized as a stalwart advocate for the rights of Black Quebecers, Philip’s legacy spans decades of tireless activism and leadership within the community. In a statement released by the organization, Philip was hailed as […]
Interac Corp. has announced a partnership with the Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE) to launch a groundbreaking business listing map, connecting Canadians with over 8,000 Black-owned businesses nationwide. This innovative tool aims to address the visibility challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and support large-scale businesses in diversifying their supply chains. The interactive map, a […]
Quebec resident Chrislain Kenfack has filed complaints against the RCMP and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), alleging he was targeted by police and security officers because he is Black. Kenfack, an immigrant from Cameroon, said his encounter began at a security gate, when his watch and buttons set off an alarm. He said […]
By Wolf Thyma Born in Haiti, I immigrated to Canada at the age of seven. Proud of my modest origins, I always tell anyone who will listen that my parents led me to study law and medicine while they worked for minimum wage in factories in Montréal-Nord. But I didn’t meet a Black doctor until […]
The Federation of African Canadian Economics “FACE”, an organization dedicated to the development and prosperity of Black Canadian entrepreneurs, is celebrating its second anniversary, marking the culmination of an incredible journey filled with growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment. “Since our launch, we have been supporting entrepreneurs in our community by providing them with the necessary […]
‘A big hole left in the community’ Egbert Gaye, the founder and managing editor of Montreal Community Contact, died last Sunday. He was 67. Gaye ran the paper since its launch in 1992. He was also a regular columnist on Montreal radio station CJAD. In a statement posted on Facebook on Monday, Montreal Community Contact […]
As a psychotherapist in Montreal, Ndejuru has heard a lot of them. But the first story she had to unravel was her own: as the daughter of Rwandan refugees, she struggled to put a narrative to her own family history. “What’s in the silences? There’s so many silences,” she laments. “People don’t talk about […]
