In a significant move towards decolonization, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced that the national coat of arms will be updated to replace the three ships of Christopher Columbus with the steelpan, the country’s national instrument. This change is expected to be implemented by Republic Day on September 24, 2024. The announcement […]
In an era where political campaigns often mirror the divisiveness and chaos of the times, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz stand out with a refreshing, forward-looking, and joyful approach to American politics. Their campaign is not just a breath of fresh air but a clear contrast to the negativity and division that has come to […]
By Lincoln DePradine The federal Liberal Party government is about to launch a program to attract more students from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and other French-speaking countries to Canada. The new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) – a partnership with designated French-language and bilingual post-secondary learning institutions – will be launched Monday, August […]
An internal report reveals that Black, Indigenous, and racialized employees at the Privy Council Office (PCO) face frequent “racial stereotyping, microaggressions, and verbal violence.” Obtained by the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination via the Access to Information Act and released Monday, the report criticizes the office for its inadequate understanding of the discrimination experienced by these […]
The official designation of Emancipation Day three years ago has sparked a “groundswell of awareness” regarding the history of slavery in Canada, according to Russell Grosse, executive director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. Grosse emphasized that while it is crucial to celebrate the resilience and achievements of people of African descent, it […]
The Caribana™ Arts Group (CAG), the original creators of the Caribana™ Festival, held an Emancipation Day March on University Avenue in Toronto. The Caribana™ Festival, deeply rooted in the celebration of emancipation, symbolizes cultural pride for the Caribbean community in Canada. However, it has been 18 years since the City of Toronto took over the […]
The Region of Durham celebrated Emancipation Day in the city of Pickering on August 1st, 2024, at The Esplanade Park, marking a significant day in Canadian history. The event drew a diverse crowd, including local dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, all gathered to honor the abolition of slavery and reflect on its lasting legacy. Mayor […]
By Stephen Wier Photos by: Stephen Wier & Mervin Murrell No Toronto Star. No Globe and Mail. No Toronto Sun. It is a big secret, as the Caribbean Camera is the only print media in town that knows all about the Carnival’s good news. We showed up at 8:30 a.m. last Saturday for the official […]
Former residents and descendants of the historic Black community of Africville are outraged after a violent incident during their annual reunion in Halifax last Saturday. The shooting, which occurred during the 41st Africville Family Reunion, left five people injured and cast a dark shadow over the event, which is meant to celebrate the community’s history […]
Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW), Injured Workers Action for Justice (IWA4J), and the Migrant Farmworker Legal Clinic (MFWLC) are collaborating to organize a solidarity rally demanding justice for Garvin Yapp, a migrant farmworker who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident on August 14, 2022. Yapp had been employed for 34 years in Canada […]
