We face challenges at all levels of the Canadian education system not because we are not smart. In fact, Statistics Canada data indicate that 34% of racialized Canadians have at least a first degree compared to 20% of non-racialized Canadians. In simple terms, racialized Canadians are more educated. Why is the education system failing our ...
Education
4 juillet 2025 In Education, Issues & Opportunities By noel
Education
We face many obstacles in the Canadian education system not because we are not intelligent. In fact, Statistics Canada data shows that at least 34% of racialized Canadians have at least one university degree, compared to 20% of non-racialized Canadians. Why are our children not successful? That's a million dollar question that requires a million ...
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Education, Equity/Anti-Black Racism By noel
Ontario Appoints Investigator to Examine PDSB’s Contravention of Ministerial Directions
Following the release of a damning report of systemic anti-Black racism within the Peel District School Board (PDSB), Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce issued 27 directives on March 13, 2020, to be implemented by the organization under strict timelines. In a news release, the Ministry of Education stated that these directives to the PDSB are ...
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Education, Equity/Anti-Black Racism By noel
Ottawa Woman Circulates Video Appearing To Mock George Floyd’s Death Online
Meanwhile in Canada, an Ottawa woman identified as Shania Lavallee reportedly circulated a Snapchat video online that appeared to mock George Floyd’s death. Shania reportedly shared the video of her sister Justine Lavallee, who is a Program Officer at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and Justine’s boyfriend, Gilmour Maurice Driscoll, who seemed to be ...
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Education By noel
WATCH: Chika Oriuwa Valedictorian Speech, U of T Faculty of Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Chika Oriuwa who made history as the second Black female valedictorian at the University of Toronto (U of T) Faculty of Medicine. The first generation Nigerian Canadian was the only Black medical student in her 2016 class of 259 people. https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1267818391038881796 Check out her valedictorian speech from the virtual graduation ceremony below:
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Education, Social Justice By noel
Black Love
BLACK LOVE – A LOVE LIKE NO OTHER “There has been this unbroken history of struggle for liberation for hundreds of years, but Black people managed to create beauty and love in the very process of fighting this system.” — Angela Davis What is Black Love? This wide-reaching term can refer to love shared among ...
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Education, Media, News By noel
Youth Hockey Racism in Western Quebec
It seems that more players are speaking openly about their experiences with racism on the ice, and the latest story shines a light on youth player Anthony Allain-Samaké's experiences. The recurring theme seems to be that these kids seek help from authoritative figures (refs, coaches); however, these problems tend to be unresolved. This usually leads ...
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Education By noel
Embracing Our Collective Strength
Embracing Our Collective Strength: A New Year's Message As we stand at the threshold of the old giving way to the new, we are reminded of the power of reflection and the promise of renewal. The past year has brought us challenges that have tested our resolve, and victories that lifted our spirits along with ...