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Conservative Senator Donald H. Oliver, Q.C. was the first Black man appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1990. He is an active community leader and Human Rights advocate, best known for promoting the business case for Diversity both across Canada and around the world for which he has received four honorary doctorates. To learn more, please visit: www.senatordonaldoliver.ca.

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How My Brother Built a Beacon to All Black Canadians

(5) Comments | Posted February 11, 2013 | 1:38 PM

On February 1, I had the honour of announcing a government of Canada grant to the Africville Heritage Trust Society for the creation of a play that tells the story of "Black Refugees of Africville." It was a proud moment for me, especially because my brother, the Reverend Dr. William...

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