By Jessica Diamond The history of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in Canada is a rich, complex, and painful story of determination and resilience. Interwoven in this history is the loss of appropriated land and the legacy of enduring pride and pain it created. The first "National Aboriginal Day" was declared [...]
By Shirley Roberts June 19th was made a federal holiday in the United States in 2021 by President Joe Biden. African Americans have celebrated this day, referred to as Juneteenth, since the late 1800s, but what exactly is Juneteenth all about and do we celebrate it in Canada? Juneteenth commemorates the end of [...]
By Nina Badwal - December 2021 - On December 6, 1989 in Montreal, a man armed with a semi-automatic gun walked into École Polytechnique, an engineering school affiliated with the University of Montreal. After entering a classroom, he separated the male and female students and opened fire on the women. He murdered 14 [...]
By Nina Badwal - October 2021 - Each year since 2007, Canada has officially recognized the month of October as Islamic History Month. It’s a time where all Canadians can learn more about the culture, contributions and achievements of the Muslim community. “During this month I want people to know that Islam is [...]
By Nina Badwal - September 2021 - This September 30th, we will commemorate the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a statutory holiday to remember the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada. A bill creating this new holiday (Bill C-5) was unanimously passed by the Senate in June 2021. Establishing a [...]
By Shirley Roberts - August 2021 - There is no shortage of news, dominated by world events, that is covered in our daily newspapers and through social media. News items compete for our attention through short articles by journalists who often have to keep up with the daily news cycle and looming deadlines. [...]
That is my pride - By Dorothy Schram - Life isn't life, until you live in your truth Living the Gay Life, I don't want to hide Holding on to the Gay Flag, that is my proof With my rainbow colors, That is my Pride Come out of the closet, No Face to [...]
The Corner Anti-Racism Statement of Commitment The murder of George Floyd by Minnesota police has served as a worldwide awakening to the rampant systemic racism that pervades societies internationally. Mr. Floyd was an ordinary man who leaves an extraordinary legacy of hope and change. This event has mobilized The Corner to make explicit how [...]
In this live-streamed interview, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) school trustee Chris Moise shares with The Corner his perspective and analysis on advancing equity in our community’s schools – both the challenges, and the achievements in which he has played a vital role. Not the least of these achievements has been the elimination of [...]
Many people at The Corner may recognize Lewis Ngwamba Monoe; not only because he is a St. James Town resident, French teacher, and community ambassador, but because his constant smile brings light to everyone’s day. Lewis was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo and came to Canada in August 2018 from [...]
Nalini Pandalangat, Director of Newcomer Health & Specialty Services, Sherbourne Health, is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She completed her PhD at the Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, and has extensive experience leading projects and programs in the community health, hospital and international development sectors. Her PhD was on cultural influences on help-seeking, treatment and support for mental health problems in the Sri Lankan Tamil community. Her research and program interests are focused on immigrant mental health, gender and health, cultural competence, health care access and health equity. Currently she is part of a core team working on the development and dissemination of a refugee mental health framework.
