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Teaching trailblazer Millie Burgess recognized during Black History Month
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February 28, 2023
Millie Burgess became Ontario's first Black teacher in 1957. Now at age 99, she's being recognized for her trailblazing career as part of Black History Month. Mike Drolet speaks with Burgess about how she educated and inspired generations of students.
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Teaching trailblazer Millie Burgess recognized during Black History Month02:02 | February 28, 2023
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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What is driving the sudden spike in gas prices in Eastern Canada?02:00 | April 18, 2024
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Depressed museum parrot mascot bound for new home01:48 | April 14, 2024
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Eric Sorensen’s total solar eclipse expedition02:12 | April 8, 2024
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Total solar eclipse mesmerizes millions in Canada02:48 | April 8, 2024
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Where’s spring? Winter whiteout causes power blackouts in Quebec03:24 | April 4, 2024
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Nearly 600 stolen vehicles recovered at Montreal port02:12 | April 3, 2024
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Teaching trailblazer Millie Burgess recognized during Black History Month02:02 | February 28, 2023
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Millions of Canadians remain under heat warnings01:57 | June 19, 2024
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Dangerous heat dome hits parts of Canada, U.S.02:07 | June 18, 2024
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Millions of Canadians in path of ‘incredibly serious’ heat dome02:07 | June 17, 2024
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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What is driving the sudden spike in gas prices in Eastern Canada?02:00 | April 18, 2024
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Depressed museum parrot mascot bound for new home01:48 | April 14, 2024
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Eric Sorensen’s total solar eclipse expedition02:12 | April 8, 2024
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Total solar eclipse mesmerizes millions in Canada02:48 | April 8, 2024
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Where’s spring? Winter whiteout causes power blackouts in Quebec03:24 | April 4, 2024
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Nearly 600 stolen vehicles recovered at Montreal port02:12 | April 3, 2024
Teaching trailblazer Millie Burgess recognized during Black History Month
Description
February 28, 2023
Millie Burgess became Ontario's first Black teacher in 1957. Now at age 99, she's being recognized for her trailblazing career as part of Black History Month. Mike Drolet speaks with Burgess about how she educated and inspired generations of students.
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