Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard

• N.S. Senator pushes for Emancipation Day to be nationally recognized

  Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard is encouraging all Canadians to learn about Emancipation Day on Aug. 1.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
  
• Young African Nova Scotian women heading to Ottawa to share their experiences

  "We're saying, 'We're here, we're going to be counted, we are going to be included,'" says Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, who will be leading the trip.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2017
  
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• Stephen McNeil ‘not opposed to having conversation’ about apology to African Nova Scotians

  A United Nations report slammed Nova Scotia for the "deplorable" socioeconomic conditions of African Nova Scotian communities across the province.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2017
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• UN report on racism validates African Nova Scotian experience: Senator

  A Canadian senator says a report released last week by the United Nations on anti-black racism in Canada, validates the experience of African Nova Scotians.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2017
• East Preston community showcases African connection at Canada Day event

  A rural community with rich African heritage connects people through culture and food at their annual Canada Day event.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2017
• Nova Scotia Election: Liberals field the most men, Tories the most white candidates

  As Nova Scotia's political parties hit the campaign trail, the Liberals are fielding the most men, and the Progressive Conservatives the most white people.

  Politics

  May 1, 2017