BlacktoCanada

In this episode, Channon Oyeniran continues her conversation with Rochelle Bush, as she shares more about Harriet Tubman’s life in St. Catharines, the intimate details of the Underground Railroad and the importance of Black History in Ontario and Canada.

In this episode, BlacktoCanada host Channon Oyeniran speaks to founder of Tubman Tours Canada Rochelle Bush. Rochelle discusses her family connections to the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, Harriet’s life in St. Catharines and her place of worship-Salem Chapel BME.

In Part 2 of 2 conversations with the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, she shares why she wanted Black History Month to be recognized across Canada and how she made that happen! She also provides some important advice for the next generation of leaders!

In this first of two conversations and in anticipation of Black History Month 2022, BlacktoCanada host Channon Oyeniran, speaks with Dr. Jean Augustine!!! They discuss Dr. Augustine’s life growing up in Grenada, her journey to Canada through the Caribbean Domestic Scheme. They also discuss what her life was like when she first arrived in Canada, her experience in Canadian politics and so much more!!!

In Part 2 of 2 conversations, we learn more about Toronto’s local Black History. We also get more details about the lives of Lucie and Thornton Blackburn and their lives in Toronto. Dr. Smardz Frost also shares some exciting projects she is working on!

In Part 1 of 2 conversations, we learn about Toronto’s local Black History. We also learn about the Underground Railroad (UGRR) and some of the individuals and families who decided to make Toronto home, after reclaiming their freedom. You may have learned about the UGRR in school, but Historian and Archaeologist, Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost talks about it in a way like you’ve never experienced before!

In this episode, we continue with part two of two conversations with Historian Sherry Edmunds-Flett, who shares more captivating stories about the Black men and women who settled in British Columbia.

In part 1 of a two part conversation, BlacktoCanada host Channon Oyeniran speaks with Historian and expert of Black History in British Columbia Sherry Edmunds-Flett. Sherry discusses the rich Black history in British Columbia that dates back all the way to 1858! Listen to episode to learn more about the incredible Black men and women, who made up British Columbia’s first Black community.

In this episode, host Channon Oyeniran, discusses the courageous and determined group of Black men and women who were known as the Black Loyalists. Fighting for freedom and land, the Black Loyalists faced many challenges and barriers, fighting for the British and even when they were re-settled in places like Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Their story is one of determination, resilience and inspiration.

In this episode, BlacktoCanada host Channon Oyeniran, has an insightful conversation with Founder and Director of Riddim Fit Wellness Centre and Program Manager for One Vision One Voice, Keishia Facey. Keishia discusses mental health, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS), anti-Black racism and so much more!