AYOUB ANSARI
Sun Media
February is Black History Month and Canoe.ca is doing its part to celebrate and make it resonate with every Canadian.
Canada’s leading internet portal is asking Black-Canadians to share their personal stories in their own words.
The web-based project has gathered an impressive list of Canadians who have agreed to share their experiences.
David Newland, editor of Canoe.ca, is working closely on the project with three more equally enthusiastic individuals. He says there are lots of Canadian stories out there that need to be told.
“It is our way of helping people stand up and share their experience,” Newland said.
Everyday throughout the month, at least one fresh tale of the Black-Canadian experience will be published on the site. With few exceptions, the vast majority of the stories will be in the words of the individual. Hence, “In our own words….”
Mhairy McLachlan, one of the members working on the initiative says this is a grassroot project meant for all Canadians.
“This is for all Canadians with differnet ethnicities,” McLachlan said. “We are creating a groundswell.”
Starting Feb. 1, readers are encouraged to log on to canoe.ca/blackhistory and dig deeper into a part of the Canadian experience.
