Colette Chapman was born in Guyana, South America and immigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1976. Her formal education consisted of obtaining high school diploma; a diploma from College Marie Victorin, in Techniques of Social Work, and simultaneously entering McGill University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work and a minor in Canadian Ethnic Studies. In 2007 she obtained the Masters of Social Work from McMaster University.
Colette's employment history includes working as a Child Protection Worker and as former Manager in Child Protective Services in Ontario. She has a passion for children's books, trying new things, and enjoying life.
Margaret A. Mark and was born in Grenada. After completing High School in Grenada, Margaret emigrated to the U.K for further studies, becoming a Registered Nurse/Midwife. Leaving England, Margaret travelled to Canada where she was employed in the field of Dialysis/Organ Transplantation. After having her daughter Maya, she decided to return to Grenada because she wanted her daughter to know her roots.
After about ten years, Margaret’s daughter was ready to return to Canada, and so they did. Margaret has been employed as a Registered Nurse ever since, and is currently a Head Nurse with The City of London Nursing Home.
Jacqueline Hewitt has spent most of her life in London. She was raised in the city and obtained her bachelor's degree in Science (computer science) from the University of Western Ontario. She furthered her education (and cultural experience) in Montreal where she received a master of Computer Science degree from Concordia University.
Jacqueline has spent the last 4 years in London working as an IT project manager and business analyst at Info-Tech Research Group. As a project manager for IT projects she manages the schedules, the tasks, and the people to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with the correct scope. Using her business analysis skills she makes sure clients get what they need. To support her role, she has since obtained a certificate in project management from Fanshawe College.
Jacqueline's leisure activities include reading, volleyball, running, and working with young people to enhance their learning and cultural experiences.
Jennifer A. Slay obtained her M.S.W. from McMaster University in 2003. She has been working as a Social Worker in a variety of positions at the Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex for eleven years. She started a second career in Mary Kay Cosmetics in 2005 and has steadily been moving up the career path within this organization.
Jennifer has been actively involved in the Community since moving to London in 2003. She was a recipient of a scholarship from the Congress in 2002 and has been a member ever since. She has also sat on the Board of a Christian Ministry and currently sits on the Board of the London Children's Museum. Jennifer has worked tirelessly within the London community to educate others regarding issues affecting black people and the world's poor. Jennifer also teaches a number of children music lessons in her spare time.
Jennifer is the mother of three, wife of one and friend to many. She lives by the Golden Rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" and understands that to whom much is given, much is required.
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is eager to work with Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) to provide an educational experience for young people. In cooperation with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, a $1000 scholarship, to be awarded to Black students in their final year of high school. Applicants must aspire to a career, or will enrole in a program, in Chartered Accountancy at a post-secondary institution.
Applicants to the scholarship would have to submit a 750 word letter detailing their GPA, academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and reason(s) for pursuing a career in chartered accountancy. Students would also be required to submit a transcript of their grades, as well as two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a business studies teacher, addressing aptitude for business studies, although not necessary).
SUBMIT TO:
Rosemary Sadlier, O.Ont.
Scholarship
Ontario Black History Society
10 Adelaide St. E. Suite 402
Toronto, ON, M5C 1J3
Deadline: January 8, 2010
(Winner to be announced at the OBHS Brunch Jan. 24, 2010)
Black Talk is an exciting one day event. For 24 hours we will broadcast on CHRW. It will be news, talk, music, live interviews and more... Join Us: February 4, 2010.
Programming
Do you have ideas for programming? Or do you want to be a presenter? Maybe you could read that story that your mom told you at bedtime? Or play those songs that take you back to the olden days? Perhaps you want to host talkshow to talk about the issues... Either way get in touch
The Congress of Black Women would like to extend gratitude to those companies and individuals who continue to support us on our journey!
Jambalaya
Bernardo Karate School
Via Rail
Dove Self Esteem Products
Palace Theater
London Children's Regional Museum
Anthiea's of London
Grand Theather
London Farmer's Market
Abby Robinson
Kathy Tomanec
Shea Esthetics
Adrenaline Training Center
Under the Volcano
King Street School of Boxing
Skin Street Spa
United Kutz
University of Western Ontario Bookstore
Irie Bites
Planmar Financial
Driverz Ed
Planet Africa
CHRW
K'Laba
Hazel's at K'laba
London Living
The Congress of Black Women - London Chapter was selected to be recognized by
the Mayor at the City Council meeting which was held on Monday, November
23, 2009.
This program is coordinated by the United Way of London & Middlesex
on behalf of the Mayor through a Volunteer Selection Committee. The
recognition consisted of a mounted certificate presented by Mayor
DeCicco-Best at a Council meeting to representatives of the community
organization.
The program has been in place since 2002 and recognizes the
important contributions of non-profit organizations and their volunteer
members to the London Community.
On October 20th 2009, The Historic Sites Committee of the London Public Library unveiled a plaque in honor of
"The Dawn of Tomorrow" newspaper. The plaque was erected at the site where the paper has been published since 1923, at 95 Glenwood. This was also the house where Kay Livingstone, founder of the Congress of Black Women of Canada lived. Founded in 1923, The Dawn of Tomorrow paper was the original voice of the Black community.
News 
Colette Chapman was born in Guyana, South America and immigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1976. Her formal education consisted of obtaining high school diploma; a diploma from College Marie Victorin, in Techniques of Social Work, and simultaneously entering McGill University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work and a minor in Canadian Ethnic Studies. In 2007 she obtained the Masters of Social Work from McMaster University.
Margaret A. Mark and was born in Grenada. After completing High School in Grenada, Margaret emigrated to the U.K for further studies, becoming a Registered Nurse/Midwife. Leaving England, Margaret travelled to Canada where she was employed in the field of Dialysis/Organ Transplantation. After having her daughter Maya, she decided to return to Grenada because she wanted her daughter to know her roots.
Jacqueline Hewitt has spent most of her life in London. She was raised in the city and obtained her bachelor's degree in Science (computer science) from the University of Western Ontario. She furthered her education (and cultural experience) in Montreal where she received a master of Computer Science degree from Concordia University.
Jennifer A. Slay obtained her M.S.W. from McMaster University in 2003. She has been working as a Social Worker in a variety of positions at the Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex for eleven years. She started a second career in Mary Kay Cosmetics in 2005 and has steadily been moving up the career path within this organization.
Black Talk is an exciting one day event. For 24 hours we will broadcast on CHRW. It will be news, talk, music, live interviews and more... Join Us:
The Congress of Black Women - London Chapter was selected to be recognized by
the Mayor at the City Council meeting which was held on Monday, November
23, 2009.
