My Cancer Journey to Wellness – The Akeema Smith Story

At just 18 years old, I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma cancer. But in many ways, my cancer journey began long before that. I was born with a congenital nevus — a large birthmark covering most of my left breast. From a young age, I knew…
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A Face to Remember – Viola Desmond

A Face to Remember Viola Desmond and Her Lasting Role in Canada’s Civil Rights Movement Some people make history in their lifetime. Others, like Viola Desmond, continue making headlines long after they are gone. In 1946, Desmond found…

Bridge to Work

Bridge to Work: Helping Newcomers Launch Careers in Child Care Finding work in your trained profession can be a challenge for newcomers to Canada. The YMCA of Northern Alberta’s Bridge to Work program is designed to close that gap for internationally…

James Clarke: A Force in Canadian Jazz

Born in Sherwood Park -  pianist James Clarke is one of Alberta’s most exciting jazz artists. A graduate of MacEwan University’s Jazz Performance program and now in his second year at McGill University in Montréal, Clarke combines a…
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Kelise Williams – When the prize is the journey

I'm Kelise Williams, founder of UpRow, and I firmly believe that 'the journey is the prize.' My transition from a daunting start in Canada, to creating an innovative platform epitomizes this belief. When my family moved from Trinidad and…

Don’t be mean to Grandma!

By Noreen Sibanda – BA Psychology/MSc-Counselling Psychology In a recent engagement with Black elders, respectfully referred to as “seniors,” I found myself contemplating the concept of elder abuse within our community. It became…
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Black History 2024 Excellence Awards

  NBCC Excellence Award 2024  For over 30 years, the National Black Coalition (NBCC) has proudly presented the Excellence Award, recognizing and honouring the outstanding achievements of members within our Black community across…
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Black History 2024 Gospel Showcase

On Saturday, February 11, 2024, we hosted our 38th annual Gospel concert at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. This cherished event, made possible through our partnership with TD Bank, was a celebration of our rich history, vibrant…

Dr. Jennifer Njenga – Guest Speaker at the 2023 Awards Banquet

EMBRACE BLACK EXCELLENCE Join NBCC at the closing celebration for Black History Month 2023 We are honoured that our keynote speaker is Dr. Jennifer Njenga MD MPH DRPH CEO & Founder of Canadian Homecare Group, Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum…

Statistics Canada study on Black-owned businesses suggests systemic challenges hold them back

The number of Black-owned enterprises in Canada is growing, but still represent a tiny fraction of the country's business landscape, and they tend to be smaller and less profitable than other businesses. Those are some of the main takeaways…