Date: December 20, 2010 – For immediate release
PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER
ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW SENATORS
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today filled two vacancies in the Senate, announcing the appointments of Don Meredith and Larry Smith.
“I am pleased to announce the appointments of Don Meredith and Larry Smith to the Senate of Canada,” said Prime Minister Harper. “Both are well-regarded and visible figures in their communities who will bring a wealth of experience in business, philanthropy, sport and community initiatives to their new roles as Senators.”
The Reverend Don Meredith fills a vacancy in Ontario and Mr. Smith a vacancy in Quebec . Both have pledged to support the Government in its efforts to make the Senate …

Black and Caribbean Heritage Booklist 2010
For Adults
Dread Culture: a Rastawoman’s Story Mar
Masani Montague, 1994
The life of a traditional Rastafarian woman is seen through Sheba as she struggles with sexism and violence in the society. Her brother’s conviction for murder complicates matter.
Heading South
Dany Laferrière, 2009
Poetic in nature, Heading South is a collection of narratives set in 1970s Haiti. It is an unapologetic exploration of sexual tourism, exposing the many layers of relationships between the locals and the white elite. Originally written in French and adapted into an award-winning movie in 2005, the characters show how they all desperately try to find happiness, balance, and survival on this sun-drenched island.
I am My Father’s Son: A memoir of love and forgiveness
Dan Hill, 2009
Award winning singer-songwriter Dan Hill openly shares about his relationship with his father in this compelling memoir. Sometimes …

Stick to your Vision: How to Get Past the Hurdles and Haters to Get Where You Want to Be
by Wes “Maestro” Williams
You’ve heard it said that a cheatah can’t change its spots. Well then, I can tell you that that cheatah has not read, Stick to your Vision: How to Get Past the Hurdles and Haters to Get Where You Want to Be (STYV). More than a self-help book or motivational pep talk, the new book by Canadian rapper, record producer, actor, Wes “Maestro” Williams, is a breath of fresh air. While so many have written about achieving your goals and changing your life, never before have I read a book that speaks to the heart from the heart on this subject. Maestro delivers this inspirational work in digestible pieces by breaking down each step …

Dear Friends,
Greetings and a happy Thanksgiving from the Canadian Black Film Festival!
We would like to thank all filmmakers, film enthusiasts and our staff for their ongoing commitment in helping us to continue shaping and developing CBFF as a not-for-profit organization and platform for emerging artists and film. At present, we are currently in the final stages of programming Black History Month content and establishing a youth film development bootcamp, both of which will become annual events on the CBFF calendar.
However, we would like to take the time to let you know of some changes behind the scenes at CBFF, which have sadly meant a postponement of the 2010 dates. Unfortunately our Festival Director/Founder (Gad Campbell) had to return to his native England in early August, due to a family bereavement and our Assistant Director has also departed around the same …