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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…

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…

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…