Multicultural Awareness involves a greater understanding, sensitivity, and awareness of the history, values, experiences, and lifestyles of groups that include, but, are not limited to, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Religious Affiliation, Socioeconomic Status, Mental or Physical Abilities. This is the idea that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and …
So where does the Calgary Black Chambers stand? After the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police, people finally realize something needs to be done to equalize the equation, to make things more equitable for our black and indigenous peoples. I’m happy to see groups across Canada springing up left and right …
The following is a statement from the Calgary Black Chambers Board. The tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd has horrified and shocked people across the world. With the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery while on a jog in his neighbourhood and the death of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer, we’re all …
This too shall pass; the question is will we be ready for the new normal? Dr. Emmanuel Gye The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought enormous havoc and caused major changes in our lives. Suddenly we are keeping physically distant but, refreshingly, socially connected. I continue to be amazed by the number of people who make eye …
Self-care starts with acknowledging that you are important! Dr. Glory Ovie Dr. Glory Ovie, PhD shares three strategies to Stay Well and Healthy: Self Care, Intentional News Intake & Avoiding Zoom Fatigue: Prioritize self-care: Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. If ever there was a need for self-care, it is now. As you actively …
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There are multiple health benefits I have experienced in addition to losing weight. All the above applies even during this period of quarantining. Akin Akinsipe I am not a personal trainer by any means but I love fitness and really like sharing what I know about the topic. The opinions in this write up are …
Healing, harmony, and unity between groups occur as we interact more with and become better educated about one another. Clarence Wynter The Calgary Black Chambers (CBC) is a non for profit (NFP) society collaborating with our Calgary multicultural black professional community engaging with greater understanding, for sensitivity, experience, values, history, and lifestyles from groups that …
Mental health is top of mind for our members, our families, and especially our friends in the health care field; helping our members both deal with the virus and its second level effects is now the top priority of the Calgary Black Chambers. Jon Cornish I’m not sure you’ve heard but coronavirus affects black people …
Regardless of the teams I’ve played on or games we’ve won and lost, the one thing that stayed consistent is the brotherhood of football . Akwasi Antwi Playing sports has always been a big part of my life. As an African, soccer is a birthright so it’s no surprise that I started playing soccer then …
I will always be grateful to Calgary for giving me the life I have. Soon after I came to Calgary I became aware of just how generous this city is. Whether it’s fundraising for mental health, flood survivors or our city’s homeless, the people of Calgary have always been there for each other. The support …