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Nettleford remembered at UWI Toronto event
By RON FANFAIR
He was expected to be front and centre at last Saturday night's University of the West Indies (UWI) inaugural gala to celebrate distinguished Canadians, charitable and corporate entities and raise funds for the university's regional endowment fund's scholarships and bursaries.
But vice-chancellor emeritus Rex Nettleford, who had been the face of the university for decades, passed away a month ago while on a visit to Washington to garner much needed financial support for the Caribbean institution of higher learning he had been associated with for 58 years.
‘Wise old leaders’ honoured at Black History event
By RON FANFAIR
Wazee is Swahili for wise old persons. Octogenarians Mairuth Sarsfield, Leonard Braithwaite and Arthur Downes are sage leaders who have created indelible footprints in Canada, their birth country. Last week, they were presented with Wazee awards that recognize their longstanding commitment to African-Canadians and to Canada.
Markham social worker named to health board
By RON FANFAIR
Social worker and Markham African Caribbean Association (MACA) vice-president Pat Howell has been appointed to Ontario's Consent and Capacity board.
The independent body, which was created by the provincial government, conducts hearings under the Mental Health, Health Care Consent and Substitute Decision Acts.
The board, which comprises psychiatrists, lawyers and public members, has the authority to hold hearings to deal with a range of issues, including reviewing whether a young person (ages 12-15) requires observation, care and treatment in a psychiatric facility.
Dan Hill comes by his musical talent honestly
By RON FANFAIR
The late Dr. Daniel Hill III was a brilliant man and he set very high standards for his children.
The Howard University and University of Toronto graduate was a lecturer, the Ontario Human Rights Commission's first full-time director and Commissioner, a provincial Ombudsman, Ontario Black History Society's co-founder, a prominent writer and a community activist.
He was also appointed to both the Orders of Ontario and Canada before his death in June, 2003.
UWI honours Canadian achievers at gala
By RON FANFAIR
There can be little debate that the institution that has contributed the most to the intellectual, cultural, social and economic development of the English-speaking Caribbean in the latter half of the 20th Century is the University of the West Indies (UWI), says vice-chancellor Dr. Nigel Harris.
The university was established in 1948 as the University College of the West Indies (UCWI) in a special relationship with the University of London.
Jamaican nationals best ambassadors – H.C.
By RON FANFAIR
High Commissioners and other diplomats come and go. But nationals residing in an adopted land will always be counted on to be their country of birth's best ambassadors and sales people.
"I am part of a continuum," Jamaica's new High Commissioner to Canada Sheila Sealy-Monteith told Share while on a brief visit to Toronto last weekend. "Our people are our best advertisers, especially at a time when resources are limited and we have to cut our budget in so many areas.
Guyanese mark republic’s anniversary with awards
By RON FANFAIR
Awards were presented for excellence in academics, community work and entrepreneurship at the 11th annual Alliance of Guyanese Canadian Organizations (ACGO) celebration last Saturday night in Scarborough.
Pope John Paul 11 Grade 11 student Tatiyanna Williams-Britton, Narine Dat Sookram and Channaman's Caribbean Corner proprietors Rudy Khan and Laura Lawrie were honoured at the event that coincides with Guyana's Republic celebrations. Guyana achieved Republic status on February 23, 1970.
Dr. George Dei releases new books
Ghanaian-born, University of Toronto Professor Dr. George Dei has released four new books.
The first is Teaching Africa, which offers critical perspectives to the study, learning and teaching of Africa and the African experiences. The book, with a foreword by Professor Molefi Asante of Temple University, challenges problematic portrayals of the African experience. It provides critical insights to understanding the complexities, differences, as well as the shared experiences and histories of African people.
Community Calendar for March 4-10
OBHS Conference
The Ontario Black History Society and the Equity Studies department at New College will present its first annual Leaders of Tomorrow Conference, themed "The Time is Now!" on Friday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William Doo Auditorium, New College, 45 Willcocks Street. The event will feature a reading, a film excerpt and several speakers. The keynote speaker will be Dr. George J. Sefa Dei, who will discuss the gaps and bridges of learning Black culture in the education system. Registration is free. Refreshments and lunch will be provided with confirmed registration.
To register, call 416-867-9420 or email: admin@blackhistorysociety.ca.
Shouters Celebration
Horoscope for March 7 – March 13-2010
By Eugenia Last
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Broaden your outlook on the 7th and 8th, through travel or discovering information that will enable you to expand your interests and meet new people. Whatever you are working on or trying to pursue on the 9th and 10th should be done secretly. The less interference you have, the better. Once you have everything in place, it will be much easier to sell your plans to the people who may oppose you. Greater interest in what others are doing on the 11th, 12th and 13th to bring about much-needed reform will grab your attention. Participate, volunteer or do whatever is necessary to have your voice heard. An entertaining approach to a problem will win support and favours.
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