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Hurricane Melissa donation tax receipts

How to Donate to Hurricane Melissa Relief and Receive Your Tax Receipt In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on Jamaica, communities are coming together to help families rebuild their homes, livelihoods, and hope. Through…

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…