A collective of Toronto museums has released a set of new art projects by Black artists to celebrate Emancipation Month, but while many welcome the initiative, others say the focus should be on educating people about Canada's legacy of slavery.
Story of Black woman from Niagara who helped keep escaped slave free is included in new book cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Title: Lift Every Voice
Description: The project aims to conduct a research study to qualify the lived experiences of Black Nova Scotian musicians as it relates to accessing employment and opportunities to participate within the music industry.
Funding Amount: $89,600
Organization: Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre
Title: Driving Diversity in our Health Workforce for Indigenous peoples and Africa Nova Scotian Communities: Operationalizing Action on Systemic Barriers
Description: The project aims to analyze gaps in the IWK s workforce to promote strategic recruitment and to represent the patients, families, and regions served by the IWK.
Funding Amount: $146,700
Title: Nova Scotia Anti-Racism and Discrimination Charter in Recreation
Emancipation Day marked in Canada, for first time with federal recognition ctvnews.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ctvnews.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.