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Turning a lens on mental health

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Turning a lens on mental health

Award-winning Canadian film director Tyler Simmonds has suffered from mental health issues since his teenage years. He decided to use his craft to push for dialogue and discussion on mental health and mindfulness — especially within the Black community.

BIPOC students find validation, hope amid discussions about race at Black History Month youth conference

The conference held by the Burnaby School District encourages BIPOC attendees to share their first-hand experiences, including dealing with the N-word and how racism impacts their mental health.

Canada British Columbia February 27

Anancy and the Turtle: Thunder Bay author shares popular African folktale in new children's book

A folktale, shared for centuries by West Africans and passed down as a story of hope by their descendants, many of whom were enslaved and transported around the world, is retold by a Thunder Bay, Ont., author in her new children’s book.

Canada Thunder Bay February 26

'We are a home, a home for your art': BIPOC artists launch community and gallery space

Artists who are Black, Indigenous, and people of colour have a new gallery to call home in Winnipeg's Exchange District.

Jonathan Ventura

Canada Manitoba February 27

An interview with Rosemary Sadlier on this particular moment in Black history

Life Culture February 25

New bridge in Kings County named for Black 'pipe-smoking icon'

Canada New Brunswick February 27

Plaza renamed to honour trailblazing Black Calgarian

Canada Calgary February 27

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