Lynn Jones, a dedicated advocate for labour and human rights in Truro, Nova Scotia, sought to preserve the essence of “The Marsh,” a once-vibrant Black community that had gradually dispersed over the years. With her family’s small plots of land in The Marsh, Jones began acquiring land from relatives as they moved away. However, she […]
Afua Cooper writes about Black marginalization following 1917 Halifax Explosion After more than a century, the Halifax Explosion remains a visceral reminder of an explosion that flattened a huge part of the city, killing over 1,600 people. The anniversary of the catastrophe is mark by various activities each year on 6th December. incident occurred during […]
It’s not uncommon to speak English with a non-local Canadian accent, but people who come from other countries still face judgment for the way they speak. That was the experience of Valerie Chelangat, a writer and owner of Tusome books in Winnipeg who is originally from Kenya. English is her first language, and she speaks with a Kenyan accent. […]
