Inspirational Black Canadian Changemakers to Speak at Live Citizenship Ceremony

NEWS RELEASE INSPIRATIONAL BLACK CANADIAN CHANGEMAKERS TO SPEAK AT LIVE CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Public Ceremony the culmination of a month of citizenship ceremonies hosted by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada to celebrate Black History Month FEBRUARY 26, 2021 – In celebration of Black History Month, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) and Immi. [...] Guest speakers will include Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to be elected to the House of Commons, and Nicholas Johnson, the first Black valedictorian at Princeton University, and Caroline Xavier, Associate Deputy Minister at IRCC and the first Black deputy minister in the Government of Canada. [...] Throughout February, citizenship ceremonies hosted by the ICC and IRCC have been centered on Black History Month, with the theme “The Future is Now,” to celebrate and acknowledge the transformative work that Black Canadians are doing. [...] It’s the history that tells the complete story of Canada, and we all need to know that if we are to be this diverse society.” Ms. [...] They are a part of Canada’s history and our future.” “We have a long way to go in working toward true equality and a sense of belonging for BIPOC and newcomer communities, but moments like this are an important step forward.” About the Institute for Canadian Citizenship The Ins.