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Leading by Association podcast guest Dwania Peele’s Amplify Your Biz Summit featured discussions on business finances, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. The theme celebrates Black achievements, while Generation1.ca’s AfroRise Fellowship honours future visions for the continent and Black Excellence. African-born newcomers are now 16% of recent immigrants to Canada, significantly enriching society.
Generation1.ca and the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce (PACC) collaborate to enhance the visibility and opportunities for diaspora Africans. They aim to reverse brain drain, encourage self-reliance, and promote reinvestment through initiatives like AfroRise2050. Their efforts focus on connecting talent to global opportunities and fostering economic vitality across Africa.
Gladys Boatemaa envisions a stronger, resilient Ghana by 2050 through educational reform that focuses on local needs and industries. She highlights the urgency of transforming the education system to empower youth with practical STEM skills, enabling them to process resources locally. Her initiative, “From Ore to Opportunity,” aims to unlock Ghana’s potential and foster innovation.
The award-winning student blog for Generation1.ca by Arushi Gupta highlights the flawed “model minority” stereotype regarding South Asian immigrants, which oversimplifies their diverse challenges. While often perceived as successful, many face mental health issues, economic struggles, and social isolation. The article advocates for nuanced policies and increased representation to better address the unique experiences and needs of this community.
Generation1.ca Founder and CEO’s closing plenary at Toronto’s first ever Albanian Book Festival brought together diverse Albanian storytellers to explore resilience and community-building, in embracing technology to preserve cultural heritage, amplify narratives and connection with wider global audiences.
