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Global Eyes Magazine
Quarterly Publication focusing on African/Caribbean News and events
Winners of
the Sybil
Shack
Sisters:
and Alexa
Potashnik
Human
Rights
Awards
and
Kwanzaa
Grand En-
try
2Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
Many children from
the African Caribbean
community attended
Kwanzaa celebrations at
the Jamaica Cultural
Centre on December 10,
their faces beaming with
anticipation. They
curiously observed the
Kwanzaa table
decoration with the
various ceremonial
items including Mekeka
– mat representing the
foundation that the
African culture was built
upon, Mazao – crops or
harvest, Kinara, candle
holder, Muhindi, corn
and Mishumaa Saba –
seven candles, three
read, three green and
one black candle that
stands in the middle.
Even though they
may not fully
understand the concept
of kwanza and focus
more on the food, fun
and gifts they receive,
they will remember the
word and would
associate something
pleasurable with it.
Kwanzaa was
developed for Black
people in the West
during the bloody sixties
when the future of
young black men and
women seemed hopeless
in the face of violent
racism and
discrimination this
celebration was intent of
inspiring some hope and
instill in them a sense of
pride history and
memory of their African
roots and ancestors.
It was a time when
there was upheaval in
America, the civil rights
movement, Angela
Davis and her
communist party,
Malcolm X, when so
many brave souls died
to secure some measure
of freedom for their
children and children to
follow. With so many
deaths of so many
important black leaders
including Martin Luther
King and Malcom X
assassinated it created a
vacuum.
Kwanzaa was
Afrocentric, rooted in
African cultures and
philosophy,
remembering the
ancestors from which
we came and that
provided a relief.
It help the spirits of
the folks and many,
thousands adopted the
practice which has now
morphed as a world
wide celebration for
Blacks and other Black
conscious peoples
around the world.
Here in Manitoba
the Congress of Black
Women’s organization
has made celebrating
Kwanzaa one of their
flagship events and has
carried on the tradition
for more than 20 years
Each year brings
together more children
who have never met
each other, parents
within the African
diaspora and
mainstream Canadians
together to celebrate the
values passed down by
our ancestors.
In Dr. Maulana‘s
message for 2017
Kwanzaa he stated
‘practising the principles
of Kwanzaa: repairing,
renewing and remaking our
world ‘foregrounds and
focuses on the ancient
African ethical imperative
of serudj ta, which means
to repair, renew and remake
our world’ making it more
beautiful and beneficial that
we inherited it.
‘The concept of
serudj ta, a Maatian (ancient
Egyptian) principle and
practice finds its modern
reaffirmation in the eminent
African American education
and institution builder Dr.
Mary McLeod Bethune`s
challenge to us all when she
says `we must remake the
world `and it is also
reaffirmed in the
distinguished Martinican
Algerian psychiatrist and
revolutionary theorist Frantz
Fanon`s challenge to us to
`start a new history of human
kind to reconsider the
question of humanity `turn
over a new leaf, work out
new concepts and try to set
afoot a new human being.
Editorial - Take One
“Twenty years from now
you will be more
disappointed by the
things that you didn’t do
than by the ones you did
do. So throw off the
bowlines. Sail away
from the safe harbour.
Catch the trade winds in
your sails. Explore.
Dream. Discover.” ~
Mark Twain
Quotable Quote
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 3
CONTENTS
Man ah wish ah could go
home fuh Christmas, ah tell a
Canadian friend. He asked wha
me mean because he know me gat
a home in Winnipeg. Ah seh man
back home. Back home? He
looked surprised. I guess he neva
heard a place like “back home” so
me gat to bruk it down fuh he. I
told him when immigrants talk of
back home de taking bout de
country wheh de barn. He ketch
heself, Oh oh oh, I get you I see
what you mean. He luk at me and
asked me if me na happy here in
Canada. Me very happy me lied
but yuh see Christmas is special in
me country in the Caribbean. De
food is different, more tasty. Dis
big set a gifts dat bury poor people
unda debt fuh the next year is
killing de joy of Christmas. All
dat yuh tink bout is wheh me go
get money to buy fuh all de people
– at work, at church, at home, at
everywhere. Dis is money talk but
back home, it’s food an drinks.
Hop skip and jump from house to
house, sampling de curries, de
ginger beer, de sarrel drink, de
pepperpot and the almighty black
cake uh uh uh. No invitation
required, just walking down de
street and droppin in from yard to
yard. It’s dat spirit of camaraderie
and wild abandon, when people
fuget bout de troubles an just let it
be, man. An maybe me dreaming
of de old days, tings mighta
change nowadays wid dat
insidious American culture of
consumerism spreading all ova de
world, but I gat me dreams man,
dreams of going back home fuh
Christmas.
Gaffin wid Buddy
Editorial
Wanda Robson Viola Desmond’s youngest sister
The spirit of Christmas or Saturnalia?
Open House at the Legislature
Guyanese businessman shares key to Success
Short Story - The Christmas the Barrel Never Came
International Human Rights Day
Creative Expression
Kwanzaa Celebrates African Culture
And much more
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Thanks to the
miracle of modern
technology, a group of
Winnipeggers were able
to have a conversation
with Wanda Robson,
Viola Desmond’s
youngest sister and
professor emeritus
Graham Reynolds, the
Viola Desmond Chair in
Social Justice at Cape
Breton University.
Prof. Graham is also
author of “Viola
Desmond’s Canada: A
history of Blacks and
Racial Segregation in
the Promised Land.”
Robson also wrote a
chapter in the book.
The discussion via
Skype gave participants
a chance to hear about a
side of Desmond that
may not be common
knowledge i.e. her
business acumen. Both
speakers presented some
background information
before dialoguing and
answering questions
posed.
Demond
was
encouraging
and said we
should
never give
up but to
keep on
striving for
an equitable
world.
One
moving part
of the discussion was
when a young girl about
10 years old got up and
asked “what should I do
when someone calls me
the N word, should I get
angry or should I walk
away? It was an
innocent question but
had a moment with the
crowd. This was what
she was sometimes
called at school and she
went on to say she was
not a mean person and
forgave and try to forget
about it.
Robson was very
gracious advised her not
to get angry if possible
but to tell them that is
hurtful and asked if
they knew the meaning
of the word. She said
education is the key.
She shared her story
growing up in Nova
Scotia and some of the
racism she faced but she
is full of hope for the
future and wanted to
leave the audience with
a sense of hope that
things have gotten better
since her day. Robson
also told the audience
that she finished her
Bachelor of Arts degree
at age 76 fulfilling a
lifelong dream. She
however urged the youth
not to wait that long,
while encouraging those who
may feel it is too late, that is
never too late.
Racism is alive and
well in Winnipeg and it is
still happening in school
yards across Manitoba.
What we tell our children to
do in these situation, one of
the parents asked
rhetorically.
Prof.
Graham said
Robson
collaborated with
him on the book
about Viola. He
said he discovered
a rich partnership
in Robson when
he got to know
her after she
entered his class.
To the Dijeh family for the loss of a husband,
father and grandfather Bertram Ogugua Dijeh who
died of cancer at the St. Boniface Hospital. He
was an electrical engineer and worked with NAV
Canada for more than 21 years. RIP
To Joan Steen and family for the loss of a mother
and grandmother, Mrs Varene Worrell. RIP
To Mrs. Ethel Daniels, Mynette, Rawle, Nicky,
Shawn, Phoebie, Ken for the loss of a husband,
father, grandfather and great grand father, William
Daniels. RIP.
*****
Get Well wishes go out to a dear mother and friend
Satori Diop who was hospitalized with serious
illness. Please remember Satori in your prayers.
CONDOLENCES & GETWELL
Wanda Robson on Skype
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 5
It’s an annual event for GCO
to honour the Guyanese
seniors and their friends to a
full four course home cooked
country foods that many
seniors eagerly look
forward to. The dinner
was helBig thank you to
GCO for its generousity
and appreciation of
seniors.
In France, I stopped celebrating Christmas when I
became a born-again Christian. Why? My church
followed specific biblical celebrations like the Last
Supper or Passover. I understood that Christmas wasn’t
ordained by God. In fact, the
Catholic Church invented the
mass of Christ. History shows
that during antique Rome, the
emperor Constantine, who
practiced mystical religions,
merged paganism with
Christianity. He did that to stop
the killing of Christians. Well,
Christians are still persecuted
today especially in The Middle
East, North Africa, and Asia. (See Open Doors and
Voice of Martyrs’ websites). And the mainstream
media are suspiciously silent. The Holy God refuses
unclean stuff. Holiness and paganism don’t get along.
Do Christians know that? I am afraid, no! In Winnipeg
many evangelical churches follow the Catholic paths
like lighting the Advent candles, buying the poinsettias
(exotic plants) and singing Christmas Carols. Do
Christians know the heart of God about worshiping a
tree? (See book of Jeremy chapter 10)
In the Bible, God never asked his people to
commemorate the birth of His Son. Someone asked
me: “so you don’t celebrate your birthday?” My
answer is no. That doesn’t mean that I am not thankful
to God for adding an extra year to my life. I don’t need
a specific day to be grateful. I remember His existence
every day because of our relationship. I don’t need to
wait until December 25th to consider how wonderful
God is. Christians ought to celebrate Jesus’s death and
resurrection because these events are biblical and lead
to salvation.
Some Biblical Scholars/Historians discovered that
Jesus was born between September and October.
December 25th stands for the Winter Solstice or the
rebirth of the Sun god. During December 17-23, the
pagans celebrate Saturnalia. Our calendar picked
December 25 for Jesus’s birth. I don’t have the power
to change it. So be it. Nevertheless, Christmas is a
season of loving, gathering, helping, eating and
showering our loved ones with gifts. There is nothing
wrong with that. Aren’t Christians supposed to be nice
every day? Anyway, guys, I wish you cheerful
holidays.
Bénédicte Brou
Follow me on my blog http://benebralive.blogspot.ca/
and https://twitter.com/BenebrouCa.
Viewpoint on ChristmasGuyana Cultural
Organization (GCO)
Celebrates Seniors
6Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
The Manitoba
Human Rights
Commission, the
Canadian Human Rights
Commission and the
Manitoba Association of
Rights and Liberties
have again collaborated
in organizing a reception
to mark the International
Human Rights Day,
December 10 where
they recognize those
individuals or
organizations that have
made significant
contributions in
promoting human rights
in our community, with
appropriate awards.
This year the event
was held at the RBC
Convention Centre and
two new awards were
added to the
Usual Sybil Shack
and Commitment
awards. The Sybil
Shack award recognizes
youths under 25 who
have contributed to the
advancement of human
rights while the
Commitment Award
goes to an adult or group
of adults or
organizations that
engage in human rights
work. This year those
who work in the legal
profession and have
gone above the call of
duty to promote human
rights within their
sphere of influence had
a chance of winning the
inaugural Aaron Berg
Award. Aaron Berg
worked for Civil Legal
Services and was
considered an expert in
human rights law. He
admirably Served as
Legal Counsel for the
Manitoba Human Rights
Commission for many
years and is well
respected within the
legal community for his
outstanding human
rights work. This award
was befittingly
bestowed on Don Short
a former Board member
of the Manitoba Human
Rights Board of
Commissioners and law
professor at the
University of Manitoba.
He is an expert in
human rights and
administrative law. He is
also an avid advocate
and educator on
discrimination against
Trans youth in schools.
The other addition
to the awards was the
Reconciliation Award
Alaya McIvor, a
transgender Indigenous
woman received the
Human Rights
Commitment Award.
McIvor is a strong advocate
for people who are exploited
in human trafficking. She
hared her experience of
being trafficked herself.
Kudos to Chilean born,
Marcela Salazar whose
design was selected for the
Human Rights Commitment
Award.
Two innovative young
sisters Amina and Nusaybah
Mohamed won the Sybil
Shack Award for designing a
hijab that would allow them
to play sports and which
opened doors for young
female who are Muslims to
expand their horizons in the
world of sports. Their
creative vision demonstrated
you can honour your
religious beliefs and play
sports too. They shared the
Sybil Shack Award with
Alexa Potashnik, founder of
Black Space Winnipeg, host
of Raw Colours on CKUW
95 FM and former Racialized
Student Commissioner with
the Canadian Federation of
Students-Manitoba received
the Award for her work in
promoting human rights
through her various
volunteer activities.
continued on p16
International Human Rights Day Awards
Prof. Don Knott
, Aaron Berg Awardee
Sybil Shack Awardees
Diane Dwarka
presents Alaya McIvor
with the
Commitment Award
Red Rising - winner of the
Reconciliation Award
Phoenix Van NiewAmerongen, a
Whitemouth School Gr 5, student won
the honour of being the Candle lighter by
submitting the best Human Rights poem
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 7
A senior Catholic priest
in Northern Ireland was
reported in a YouTube video
to be ‘demon possessed’
because he called for a
complete ban on Christmas,
the birthday of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. The
Belfast Telegram which ran
the story says, “an Irish
Catholic priest urges
Christians to abandon the
word ‘Christmas’because it
has been hijacked by Santa
and the reindeer.”
The fact is that
Christianity has always been
aware that December 25 is
not the birthdate of Jesus,
until the reign of Pope
Constantine (272 -337ce). It
should therefore not be
surprising that the Council of
Nicaea, took place during his
reign. This council
determined that, not only was
Jesus the son of God, but he
was also equal to God.
Saturnalia was celebrated
to honour Saturn, the God of
Agriculture, around the time
of the winter solstice. It was
believed at that time, the sun
ceased travelling south and
began a northward journey.
This day December 25, was
celebrated as the birthday of
the SUN God Mithra. Pope
Julius 1st in 336ce officially
declared December 25 as the
birthday of the SON of God,
in an effort to adopt the
traditions of the pagan
festival Saturnalia.
Christmas has had quite
a checkered past, having
been banned in several
places for various
reasons over the years.
Oliver Cromwell began
to rule England in 1645
and cancelled
Christmas. During the
era of the pilgrims,
Christmas was outlawed
in Boston from 1659 to
1681. Cuba’s 30 year
ban on Christmas was
reversed in 1997 in
anticipation of a visit
from Pope John Paul ll
in January of 1998. It
was also banned in
Somalia, Saudi Arabia,
North Korea, Tajikistan,
Brunei, Albania and
China.
Christmas has
become so
commercialized that the
original meaning is
completely lost among
the dollar signs.
Although the idea is
good and celebrations
go back a long way,
Jesus as the son of God
was not celebrated until
The Spirit of Christmas, or Saturnalia?
336ce. The carols, the
lights, the gifts and the
feasts make us all feel
good but, far too many
are left saddled with
debt for several months.
Is this the real Spirit of
Christmas?
Victor Vaughan
Happy
BirthdayAnne
Anne Deuwarder cel-
ebrated a significant
milestone on October
31, 2017 with family
and friends from near
and far away as New
York and Toronto. The
entire evening was
planned by her three
daughters, Melissa,
Samantha and Naiomi.
Anne thanked her
daughters for the won-
derful surprise. She said
she felt truly blessed.
WISE Person`s
Day Breakfast
Hundreds of people
showed up for Manitoba
W.I.S.E. Inc.’s Equality
Breakfast , themed Life
Journey’s for Equality &
Justice with speaker’s
Loretta Ross, Treaty
Commissioner and The
Honorable Kim Pate,
C.M. while enjoying
continental breakfast at
the RBC Convention
Centre .Commissioner
Ross spoke about
Reconciliation and
sounded a cautionary
tale about
Reconciliation being
reduced as a fad. The
word is used in many
context for events and
happening
Ross said she first
learned about treaty in
the Classroom in Grade
5 in Hollow water. She
was told that
Agreements were signed
with the Indians. That
the Indians were put on
reserves so that the
settlers could develop the
continued on p7
8Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
Dear Global Counsellor,
What do you do when you suspect your boyfriend to be gay but he is acting straight, but something in
your gut tells you that he is either bisexual or gay? We have been together for four years and planning our
wedding and even though I cannot see myself without him in my life, I am scared. Marriage is a big
commitment and yes I can get divorce but that would be something that would tear me apart. I feel I cannot
move forward without knowing the truth. But I feel it would be insulting and may damage our relationship
forever if I suspect him of being gay and he is not. This is an African guy and that is not something a man
would want to hear from his intended wife. On the other hand if there is any truth to it, he may come clean.
It is a big risk. I feel that way because I feel jealous of his relationship with a buddy of his. They are very
close. If he calls he would drop everything and run to the rescue. He always wants him to join us for dinner
or parties He even comes to Church with us. He speaks about him all the time and I bite my lips. This friend
is a very smart intellectual with a PhD and teaching at the University. My finance on the other hand is a clear
in the public service. My fiancé idolizes this friend’s intelligence and I believe would do anything to make
him happy. The friend is older and has never married and does not have a significant relationship. He seems
pretty gay to me. How can I know for sure?
Confused in love.
Dear Confused in love,
There is a saying trust your gut feelings. I wouldn’t advise that for you because it sounds like there could be
a little jealousy involved and that would skew your gut feeling. Could it be that you feel you are not number
one with your partner and that he admires this older person too much? Jealousy is a funny thing, it can
cause things to appear from thin air with no basis in reality. The only way to find out is to take the bull by
the horn. Share how you feel with your fiancé, that the relationship he has with this friends is making you
feel insecure and you would like to know what it is about, that you do not want to marry someone with any
doubt at all in your mind.
My dear children:
What are you doing for the holidays? I was talking to Cousin Audrey and she was saying she is fed up with
people not being able to say Merry Christmas anymore. I asked her why? Because it is not politically
correct. I said there is nothing political about Christmas it is a Christian holiday and if you are a Christian I
do not see anybody preventing you from wishing them a Merry Christmas. I’ve had people wish me all
kinds of holidays that I am not but it is the intent of good will that I appreciate and the oneness of all the
various religions. Cousin Audrey said when she says Merry Christmas she does not think about the
Religious aspect but just a seasonal kind of thing. This is a sad commentary on how a religion gets watered
down by commercial interests. So now it is all about the lights, presents and food. And the fact that this day
Jesus, the son of God and prophet of his day that would bring new social norms that would uplift mankind
means nothing.
It seems like the only religious beliefs that many people embrace these days are the religion of
consumerism and blatant capitalism. I get headache thinking about Christmas. Yet, it is meant to bring
peace and comfort to the heart. I think of people living in poverty and how this plays out in their lives and
how much poorer they may be made to feel when they have no money to buy anything for themselves, let
alone gifts for family members. The entire season which beckons one into his trap by the beautiful
Christmas carols, the dream of turkey, stuffing and all the other trimmings is all Bah Humbug
Global Counsellor
Letter to my Children
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 9
Open House at the Legislature is a buzz of activity. Ordinary folks mill
around from room to room visiting their MLA while sampling dainties and
other goodies from the others. There are activities for small children, photo
ops with the Premier, this year it was with his wife who was a stand in for
him, and a little keepsake phone of yourself. It is a great time to visit the
Legislature.
After 12 years of friendship
and dating, Arianna Austin,
with Guyanese connection,
discovered that the man she
was about to be married was
no less than an heir to the
Haille Selassie King of
Ethiopia. How cool is that.
Times Are a
Changing
In the USA one drop of black
blood would get you the
“Black” ticket. Meghan has
more than a drop and she is
set to join the Royal league
Black folks are tickled pink
about the irony of it all. In
May 2018 Prince Harry will
wed Meghan with full royal
fanfare.
Princess in
Waiting
Children`s choir
MLA choir
This group of singers
went from room to
room serendang the
audience with their
beautiful music
10Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
On an evening in
late October, 8 year old
Patty sat with her pen in
hand and her note lips
screwed thoughtfully, the
end of the pen held
lightly between her
pursed lips. A doll with
blonde hair, clothes, a
fluffy white teddy bear,,
card game, story books,
candies, cookies and a
transistor pocket radio
and $20.00.
Her grandmother
passed by her at the table
watched her writing
away, asked
“Doing your
homework?” She asked
“No, I’m making my
Christmas wish-list to
send to my mom so that
she could put it in the
barrel” Patty said smiling
gleefully
Her grandmother
peer over Patty’s shoulder
and made a grunting
sound “That is quite the
list”
“My mommy always
send me what I ask for
and wants me to ask for
what I want”
“I have not heard
from your mom for a
while. I hope she’s okay”
“She’ll write because
it’s Christmas and time
for the list”
“It’s make our
Christmas a lot better”
Patty lived with her
grandparents’granny
Doris and Papa Austin
since she was a baby
because she was born out
of wedlock and her
mother was still living at
home.
Life was very tough
for them living in the city
with no real income. Not
wanting her daughter to
face the same poverty that
she knew growing up, she
decided to take up an
offer by a doctor who was
leaving Guyana for
Canada to be the nanny
for their four year old
daughter whom she had
babysat since she was a
baby.
Her mother
encouraged here to go for
better opportunity that
she could not find in
Guyana. She did not go
to college or university,
barely finished high
school but she was a
smart girl, so her mother
thought. Her mother was
blessed with Ellis her
only child. She believed
it was because of her lack
of childbearing ability
Ellis father left her. She
was getting pregnant but
could not keep any.After
he left her for another
woman, she found out
she was pregnant and it
was like a gift from God.
She raised Ellis with little
help from her father but
that was okay, she was so
happy to have a child, she
didn’t care. She had
someone to love and
someone to love her. Life
could not be more
perfect. She was very
strict with Ellis but in
spite of all that Ellis
became pregnant out of
wedlock and even though
she was disappointed she
quickly got over it and
looked forward to her
grandchild. When Patty
was born Mabel did not
know she could love a
child so much. It was
love at first sight.All she
wanted was to take care
of this little infant and no
harm come to her. Patty
grew up in her
grandmother’s lap. Other
people in the
neighbourhood used to
tell her that she is
spoiling Patty and to wait
until she is old enough,
she would not be able to
control her. Mabel
believed that no one could be
spoiled by too much love. She
and Patty had lots of
conversation about life, and
Mabel tried to impart in Patty
all that she knew from her life
experience. The hurt, the
betrayals, the sexual abuse by
family members. She spared
nothing she did not want what
happened to her to happen to
her precious Patty.
Patty would listen and
then make comments that
made her granny smile. Like
when she told her the story of
her uncle trying to touch her
private part in the middle of
the night and how she kicked
his hand away so hard while
pretending to be asleep.
“Granny you are so
smart and brave. I will be
just like you. No one can mek
de eyes and pass me.”
Mabel watched out for
Patty like a hawk watches
over its chick. She was
prepared to lay down her own
life for her grand daughter.
They were not rich but they
have a roof over their heads
and food on the table, thanks
to her daughter Ellis who
regularly sent money home to
take care of them. Mabel
could never say enough “God
bless my daughter, God take
care of her, protect her”.
“Granny when is my
mommy going to come to see
me?”
“I don’t know baby, but I
am sure as soon as she can. If
she could have she would
have. She loves you so
much.”
“How do you know
that?” I can’t remember her. I
The Christmas
the Barrel
Never Came
A short story
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 11
only remember her from the
pictures she sends and she is
beautiful. Do I take after my
mommy that’s why I’m so
beautiful?”
“Yes, you take after your
mom and your granny I am
beautiful too. Your mom is
beautiful and from the inside.
She is the kindest and most
thoughtful girl I know. She was
a joy to raise. She always
thought about me and wanted
to help me do chores. She’s say
mammie you rest, I’ll do this or
that. Yes, she was a child
anyone would be proud to
have.”
“Granny you are the most
beautiful of all.” She said
hugging her granny around the
neck and kissing her cheeks.
Do you think we’d go to
Canada one day?”
“If your mommy could do
it, we would. I don’t know
how she is living over there, I
don’t know if those people are
treating her right. She is so
thoughtful she would never tell
me, because she does not want
to worry me. I wish she
would.”
“What if she is sick, who
will take care of her?”
“I’m sure she has friends
and there are good doctors in
Canada.”
“Granny, maybe our barrel
would not come this year? It’d
be Christmas soon, she did not
write. I hope she is not sick or
anything.”
“We’ll just have to wait
and see. It’s all in God’s hand”.
October came and went,
November came and went and
no word from Ellis, Patty was
sad and worried about her
mom. She was sad
because she would not
have gifts to share with
her friends. Whenever
barrels came, she shared
generously with those
less fortunate than her.
She’d share her candies,
toys and clothes with her
friends so they all looked
forward to the arrival of
barrels. They were all sad
when Patty told them it
seemed like there’s be no
barrel that Christmas.
When she told her friends
she did not hear from her
mother they were all
worried and concerned
that nothing happened to
her.
They came up with
the most ridiculous
stories
Orson, an 8 year old
buddy of hers who liked
to read the newspaper and
share stories with three
other friends Patty
chummed with – Dahlia,
a Portuguese friend,
Ingrid, Indigenous and
Daniel whose father was
a Policeman. He also had
police stories to tell that
he heard from his dad.
“Those people in
Canada don’t like Black
people. They treat them
very bad and sometimes
hang them up on trees”.
“Oh my God, I hope
nothing like that happens
to my mom”
“Sometimes I hear
people have to work all
the time without any time
off, so maybe she could
not get out to buy
anything” Daniel said.
“Man, you scaring
Patty. Maybe your mom
lost her job and looking
for another job, maybe
she don’t have money,”
Dahlia said
“I don’t care if she
doesn’t send the barrel, I
want her to be alright,”
Patty said clearly worried.
As December
rolled along and no word
from her mom, Patty
began to seriously worry
about her mom’s safety.
“Granny, I think
something happened to
mommy. She’s not
writing and Christmas is
so close. I hope those
White people haven ‘t
killed her or she is some
kind of slave or
something.”
“Don’t talk
stupidness girl. Nothing
is wrong wid yuh mom”
“Well Orson says
the white people can
sometimes hang people
on trees or make them
into a slave”
“Who told him
that?”
“He read in in the
newspaper”
“Those things
don’t happen in Canada,
it’s more in the USA.
Canadians are good
people, I heard. We have
to trust God and pray. We
have to pray.”
“Aren’t you
worried granny? Don’t
you find this strange?”
“Yes, I’m
worried, but we just have
to wait and see”
A week before
Christmas granny began
cleaning up the house and
making new curtains and
doing all the preparations
for Christmas. She had
her fruits soaking in rum
to make her black cake
and her ginger beer set.
“I don’t feel like
celebrating Christmas this
year Granny. I am
worried about mommy. I
guess I don’t have to put
up stockings, you won’t
have anything to put
inside Ms Santa Claus.”
Granny laughed.
So you don’t believe in
Santa Claus.
“I do. But don’t
you think I’m getting too
big for this?’
“Your beliefs
could kill you and your
beliefs could cure you.
“In that case I
like that good old white
guy with beard with the
help of a black lady who
gives me lots of present.”
“Okay Miss
Smarty-pants”
“It’d be a
different Christmas
without my mommy
because even though she
is never here it’s like the
barrel represent her.”
Patty said and a tear
trickled down her cheeks.
continued on p14
12Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
The Hindu Senior
Association of Manitoba had a
great Christmas Party at the
Community Centre on December
17, 2017 and the seniors came out
and had a great time dancing and
sharing a delicious potluck meal.
The younger seniors were also on
had to serve their elders. Kamta
Roy Singh, President welcomed
everyone and brought the audience
update on the Caribbean Heart
Health Initiative. Dr. Sandra
Sukhan, Guyana Consul
brought greetings and Beatrice
Watson, of the Human Rights
Commision was asked to say
the Grace.
Pictorial of
Kwanzaa
2018
Christmas Party for
Hindu Seniors
Kwanzaa Picto-
Hannah Roopchand
Esther Roopchand
Sharmela Sukhdeo
Rajesh Singh
Sandra Sukhan
Kamta Roy Singh & the
Ladies
Seniors dancing
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 13
Ten outstanding Manitoba
women and one man received
the Canada 150 Medal at a
reception co-hosted by
Senator Marilou McPhedran
and the University of
Winnipeg Global College.
All the recipients have been
significant contributions to
creating change in Manitoba
and were honoured as
Manitoban change makers on
December 10, 2017,
International Human Rights
Day at a reception held
at the University of
Winnipeg.
There was a one
minute video recording
that was created as
mementos for the
recipients. The women
honoured were:
Elizabeth Aluk Andrea
and Arek Manyang,
Manitoba Women 4
Women of South Sudan,
Althea Guiboche, Got
Bannock?, Estelle
Lamoureux, Manitoba
Association for Rights
and Liberties, Hon.
Anita Neville, PC,
former Member of
Parliament, Operation
Ezra, Mr. David
Newman, Winnipeg
Rotary Club, World
Peace Partners, Yvonne
Peters, Legal Help
Centre, Shania Pruden,
Youth and Indigenous
Rights Activist, Diane
Redsky, O.M. from
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata
Centre, Mary Scott,
Institute for
International Women’s
Rights Manitoba and
Dr. Leslie Spillett,
OM, of Ka Ni
Kanichihk.
Congratulations to the Canada 150 Medal Recipients
Sen. Marilou McPhedran
& Dougald Lamont Leader
of the MB Liberal Party
It was a great day for
parents and children who
attended
Kwanzaa 2017 held at
the Jamaica Cultural Centre
with more than 60 excited
participants including about
30 children all of whom
received gifts that made
their faces light up with
delight.
The celebration
opened with a
procession of organizers
and elders heralded by
African drumming and
singing. Many of the
community youths were
volunteers and showed
leadership in many
areas. The emcee was
Daniella Archer and the
seven principles of
Kwanzaa was read by
seven youths including
Modizat Busari,
Oyindamola Akaka,
Ebun Olorundare,
Ebun Oladele, Sara
Ajo, Theodora Otis,
and Abby Akinbolaji.
Tatenda Bwawa,
President, Congress of
Black Women gave a
warm welcome to those
present and encouraged
more participation from
the community at other
congress sponsored
events. She thanked the
youth volunteers for
their contribution in
various areas to help
Kwanzaa Celebrates African Culture
14Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
“You’re right
but never stop believing.
She may not send a barrel
but maybe she saw
someone coming and
may send a little som`n
for us. It’s not over till the
minah bird sings.”
“And an angel
with wings can show up
too, Patty smiled
sarcastically.“I’m
looking forward to your
cake, pepperpot, ginger
beer and chowmein and
chicken”
“That’s
the spirit.
We have to
make do
with
whatever it
is.”
On
Christmas
Eve Day Patty and her
buddies went down by
the big Department stores
to window shop, admire
the Christmas trees and
all the lights and
Christmas stuff. When
they parted her friends
wished her happy
Christmas and told her
not to worry, maybe she’d
hear from her mommy
soon in the New Year.
Patty went home
and went to bed early just
like her granny liked
because she had to be
asleep for Santa to come.
Somehow this year she
was not excited about
Santa’s trip but did not
want to disappoint her
granny who go all out to
make her happy. She had a
chicken curry and rice for
supper that night and a little
taste of the ginger beer.
In no time Patty was fast
asleep she was tired and heavy
hearted, sleep was her friend.
She slept through the
night and at around 6:30 a.m.
Christmas morning, she
opened her eyes and thought
she saw Santa Clause sitting at
the edge of her bed then a
woman, a black woman
walked in and with her arms
around Santa
Clause she looked
at Patty smiling.
Patty’s heart was
beating out of body
and she gave a big
frightful scream
because she thought
she was seeing a
ghost. Her granny
ran to her aid.And she too was
taken by surprise
“Eh Eh, Ellis, girl when
you come from. Patty Is your
mommy and who’s this white
man wid you?”
“My husband mammie
and everybody started
screaming with joy, jumping
up and down like a bunch of
mad people including the
white man.
Ellis, Patty and her
mother hugged each other
crying and laughing at the
same time kissing and
hugging.
‘This is the best
Christmas present I‘ve ever
had,” said Patty looking at her
mom in awe. She though her
mom was so beautiful.
Winnipeg ‘s Canada Caribbean Heart Health
Education and the St. Boniface Hospital Research
Centre recently joined forces to send a substantial
amount of medical equipment and supplies to
Guyana, the South American country nestled
among Venezuela, Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean.
On September 16, 2017 several members of
the Caribbean Canada Heart Health Education
(CCHHE) group along with Dr. Grant Pierce
Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface
Hospital and Dr. Bram Ramjiawan, Director of the
Asper
Clinical Research Institute helped to load a 40
ft. trailer bound for Guyana with medical
equipment and supplies. The Trailer was
meticulously packed with many items including
beds, microscope, ultra sound machine, stretchers,
wheelchairs, Examination tables, walkers, IV Poles
and operating room supplies. The shipment
through Quyad City Port Services Inc. Quebec
arrived in Guyana around the middle of November
2017 and distributed through the Ministry of
Health with the help of volunteers from the local
Lions Club.
“This is a significant achievement for an
organization as small as the CCHHE “said Kamta
Roy Singh, President, CCHHE “and we are
grateful to Drs. Pierce and Ramjiawan for
supporting our endeavours.”
Guyana Receives
Medical Equipment
from Winnipeg
The Barrell...continued from p11
Daniela Archer and
her mother Dr. Lois
Stewart Archer. She is
a young woman to
watch. Pursuing a
degree in Civil Engi-
neering at the Univer-
sity of Manitoba on
full scholarship,
Daniela has picked up
a few community
awards this year, as
well. Not bad for such
a young woman
Spotlight
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 15
Opening Ceremony and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial Service January 28, 2018 at New Anointing
Christian Fellowship Church 1425 Manitoba Ave. Our
celebration begins at 6pm.
February 3, 2018 Heart & Soul Concert at our new
venue Wild World of Faith Church, 465 Alexander Ave.
doors open at 5:30pm and tickets are still only $10.00 in
advance and $15.00 at the door.
February 9, 2018 – 8 PM - Celebration of Music –
Songs of Freedom XCues Lounge – 551 Sargent Ave
February 10, 2018 – 8:30 a.m. to 1200 noon. Sous Le
Baobab Youth Day – Club Traverse 267 Traverse
February 10, 2018: 6:00 p.m. TLWC Valentine Day
Dinner – TLWC – 51 Richfield Ave
February 11, 2018 – BHM Annual Luncheon
February 16, 2018 BHM Movie Night
February 17, 2018 – Youth Symposium at Truth and
Life Worship Center - 51 Richfield Ave
February 19, 2018, 10:30 a.m. History Lesson & Youth
Forum – Jamaica Cultural Centre – 1098 Winnipeg
Avenue
February 16, 2016 – BHM Movie Night – 7:00
p.m. Truth & Life Centre 51 Richfield Ave
February 20, 2018 - Cultural Awareness Workshop
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm. Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670
Portage Avenue
February 21, 2018 – Youth Basketball Clinic – 7;
00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. At Ecole Vareness .
Refreshment Served
February 17, 2018 – Youth Symposium Research
Challenge at Truth and Life Worship Center - 51
Richfield Ave.
February 24, 2018 – ACAM Job Fair 10:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. – Elmwood High School, 505 Chalmers
Avenue
February 24, 2018 – BHM Community Awards
Banquet – Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion Street
April 28, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. The Farquharson
Foundation Awards and Fundraising Banquet – at
New Anointing Christian Fellowship, 1425
Manitoba Avenue
For more information on any of these above events
call Mavis at 204-257-9665 or Nadia 204-798-
7352 or email bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com
ACOMI Elects New Executive
TheAfrican Community Organizations of Manitoba, Inc.
(Acomi) at its Anual General Meeting on December 3,
2017
Congratulations to the New Executive Committee of
ACOMI
President,Titi Tijani Nigeria
Vice-President, Mandela Madit Kuet, South Sudan
Secretary,ToluIlelaboyeNigeria
Asst. Secretary,Blandine Tona Cameroon
Treasurer, Frank Indome, Ghana
Asst. Treasurer,Nathaniel Ondiaka Kenya
Public Relations Officer,Gibril Koroma,Sierra Leone
Asst. Public Relations Officer, Raymond
Ngarboui,Chad
Members-At-Large:
Adbirahman Isse, Somalia
Joseph FofanahLiberia
Uche Nwankwo, Nigeria
16Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
Dr. Shereen Razack, feminist scholar, author
and activist of West Indian heritage, was in
Winnipeg to testify at the hearing ahead of the
inquest into Errol Greene‘s death on May 1, 2016
at the Winnipeg Remand Centre as an expert
witness to show systemic racism was a factor in
his death. There was a poster of a sketch of Errol
Green as a backdrop.
Razack‘s book ‘Dying from Improvement::
Inquests and Inquiries into Indigenous Deaths in
Custody for which she studied the materials and
ideological effects of the state investigating itself after
murdering indigenous people in its care provided the
legitimacy of her role as expert in this area.
A lively and informative discussion followed
Dr. Razack‘s thoughtful presentation. The family
thanked Dr. Razack who provided the service pro
bono. She was called by Rochelle Pranteau‘s Errol
Green‘s widow.
Dr. Sherene Razack Expert Witness
Dr. Sherene Razak speaking at the University of
Winnipegs`Eckhardt Grammate Hall
The Three Partners of the
International Human
Rights Day Awards: L-R:
Isha Khan Executive
Direcotor, Manitoba
Human Rights Commis-
sion, Sherry Helgason,
Director, Canadian Human
Rights Commission and
Michael Barkman, Execu-
tive Director of Manitoba
Association of Rights &
Liberties
Diane Dwarka, Commis-
sioner & Dianna Scarth,
former Executive Director
of MHRC Joan Hay, Commissioner
Pat
Knipe &
Karen
Sharma
former
staff and
current
MHRC
staff
members
The late Aaron Berg`s
family
WISE continued on p17
Loretta Ross Hon. Sen.Kim Pate
Continued from p6
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 17
Are you holding yourself
hostage to the past? For me it
was a family member who said
something publicly to me that
cut deep. In actual fact it
strongly pissed me off and
because this happened at an
event, a very special event, I
decided in that moment I was
not going to let anyone ruin
this special event for me. I said
to myself “I’m here to enjoy
myself and that’s what I’m
going to do”,
and that’s exactly what I
did.As soon as the event was
over, so was our relationship.
Done.
There’s a point where you
realize it’s time to let go! Let
go of things that no longer
serve you.
I actually teach and
encourage others to let go of
what no longer serves them and
to forgive. I realized
I needed to practice.
I asked myself these
questions: Why am l still angry
at this person?
WhyamIstillhangingonto
somethingthathappenedalmosta
decadeago?
Why am I wasting energy
replaying this situation over,
and over and over in my mind?
There is power in writing
things down. I began to get
clarity. I ripped up the answers
to the questions and I moved
on! I released and surrendered!
When l went through this
exercise and l really forgave
not on a superficial level but
really forgave that person, I
immediately felt lighter!
If you are
harbouring resentment,
frustration and limiting
believes about anyone.
You can let it go. You can
free yourself from
yourself from being a
hostage to the past and
keep looking forward.
If you don’t, you are
holding on to pain,
frustration and anger
which can manifest itself
into illnesses such as-
migraines, depression,
anxiety, over eating, over
spending.
I strongly encourage
you do this powerful
exercise. Regardless if
the person is living or has
passed on. Add more
questions if you want.
Now you know what to
do! Do this and free
yourself!!
Would love to hear
your results. Email:
delia@improveologylc.com
Delia Joseph, CPC,
Improveology Lifestyle
Coach. I work with
Midlife Transitioner
make the event the success it was. The youths were
recognized as Sara Ajao, Daniella Archer,
Modzizat Busari, Oyindamoia Akaka, Ebun
Olorundare, Ebun Oladele, Theodora Otis and
Deborah Otis. The President also thanked the
Multicultural Secretariat for its financial
contribution that made the event possible.
Bola Olau7ndare presented an interactive
Children’s story and women were made regally
beautiful with Gele Wrap provided b y Kenny
Daodu and executed by ...
Hope Mattus embodied the role of an elder
and did the invocation and poured libation to the
ancestors. Kenny Daodu explained the symbol
that were part of the Kwanzaa table decoration and
help the audience with the pronunciation of the
names of the item.
There was fellowship and food which
followed the formal ceremony.
Unforgiveness: Are you
holding yourself hostage to
the past?
New Year`s Eve
Inspirational Talk by Delia Joseph
Kwanzaa - continued from pl
Delia Joseph & Kim
Hamilton at Old School New
Year`s Eve Event
land. I started
questioning why we did
that. My grandfather was
a chief on the reserves for
more than 30 years. This
made me feel that we
were weak, not smart
people then when I asked
the teacher why, and she
said that’s what the book
says Reconciliation is
what brought us to that
period in time and we
can’t water down the
word. Reconciliation is
about Treaties is about
truth. We need toruth,
understanding and
respect for each ther`s
culture. The treatiers are
not historical they are
relevant today. It speaks
to the relationship
between the First Nation
and the Crown. That is
WISE continued from p16
between you and me.
Ross said.
Her Excellence Senator
Kime Patecrunch some
numbers about the cost of
keeping one woman in
pris which is about
$239,000. She said there
is discriminatory
classification of women
in jail. How do you get
classification of higher
security. This is systemic
discrimination happening
and that has to stop.
18Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp thyme, dried
- 1/2 onion, large
- 1/4 tsp. sage
- 1/4 cup homemade hemp seed milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbs. spelt flour
- Sea salt and Cayenne pepper,
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
Instructions:
1) In a medium-sized non-stick saucepan, saute the
onion in grapeseed oil until it’s just beginning to
brown, about 5-10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and
1 tablespoon of water, and cook for another 3
minutes.
2) Add vegetable broth and herbs. In a bowl, whisk or
blend (with a hand blender) the “milk” and flour
together until smooth. Add this to the saucepan and
stir well. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15
minutes. 3) Season with sea salt and Cayenne pepper
to taste and serve.
Spelt Pancake
2 cups spelt flour·
3 tablespoons date sugar·
1 teaspoon sea salt·
1cups hemp milk; 1 cup water·
3 tablespoons hemp seed oil
Instructions
In large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt.
2. Add hemp milk and oil. Stir , don`tnot over mix.
3. Heat large skillet over medium low heat,
brushed with oil.
4. Add 1/4 cup scoop of batter to pan and slightly
smooth out. Flip pancake when golden brown on
underside and can easily be lifted, about 2 minutes.
. Continue to cook on other side. Repeat with
remaining pancake batter.
6. Serve warm with Pure Agave Cactus Syrup. ‘
Dr. Sebi`s Nopal Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh, chopped nopal cactus leaves
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 Tbsp key lime juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1) Blanch and rinse: Bring a medium pot of sea-salted
water to a boil. Add the chopped nopal leaves , return to a
rolling boil and cook for just one minute. Strain through a
sieve. Rinse with cold water
2) Toss with remaining ingredients: Place the rinsed and
drained Nopal in a bowl with chopped tomatoes and onion.
Toss with key lime juice, olive oil, salt, Cilantro and pepper.
One Dish Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups uncooked spelt pasta
- 1 cup homemade coconut milk
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 handful watercress or purslane- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
Instructions:
1) Heat grapeseed oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until
it’s just beginning to brown.
2) Add the remaining ingredients except for the greens and
cherry tomatoes. Cover with water.
3) Cook for about 13 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes
and greens and cook for just two more minutes.
4) Season to taste with sea salt
Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
1/2 cup salted butter;1/2 cup Crisco
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 cup ice cold water
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp mustard; 1 tsp pepper sauce
dash of garlic powder; dash of black pepper; dash of dry
parsley flakes; egg whites for brushing
1 egg + 1 tbsp water
Directions:
1.Mix 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp curry powder into two cups all-
purpose flour.
2.Add 1 stick of salted butter and 1/2 cup vege shortening.
3. Cut shortening and butter into flour until small pieces are
formed throughout the dough. Add about 1/4 cup ice cold
water to the dough and knead slightly to form a ball.
5. Place ball on plastic wrap, flatten and shape into a square.
Refrigerate for a couple hours. Remove dough from fridge
an hour before use so it can thaw.
6.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shred cheese and mix in
mustard, pepper sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and
parsley flakes, toss and set aside.
6.Cut dough into 16 squares for thinner cheese rolls or 9
squares for thicker cheese rolls.
7.Brush edges of dough with egg whites. Fill a tablespoon
or two on lower half, roll into center then add more cheese.
Seal edges.
Healthy Recipes
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 19
INDUCTION
So we stare at the Indian jewellery
Knowing the gold is most probably
some
Of the best in the world...
And we stare and we stare
And we stare and we stare
And we stare and we stare and we
stare
The introduction of rabbits into
The farming of greenhouse produce
For the purpose of starving out bad
seeds
Is very queer...
And we stare and we stare
And we stare and we stare...
If mushrooms are magic maybe the
Moans in the attic and the whispers
under the stairs are quite likely not
even there...
And we stare and we stare and stare
Neil Pitamber
RESOLUTIONS
Once again it’s Christmas
Once again we’ve condemned
Another once christened year to
death
Once again it’s that time
To pretend it’s that time
Say next year won’t be the same
mess
Maybe try a new shade
Maybe try a new brand
Growing very weary of the faces I
make
Maybe it’s not the lipstick
Maybe it’s some cheap trick
I’ve used to keep the years hidden
away...
Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas from me
Merry Christmas we’ll cook right
through
I’m laying off the red meats
I’m laying off the white stuff
Preparing to give myself
To you...
A PRINCESS STORY
So we’ve come to sleigh
The round bellied dragon
In the land of whispers
Over mountains of solid clouds
And trails lined with coniferous
And we eat away dehydrated fish
And we roast anything with devils’
horns
And dry their tendons for rawhide
And sew up their hides to keep us
warm
We bathe our bodies under
waterfalls
Slighshot from cliffs where
peregrine glide
And bait our breaths in awe of
squalls
From a land slide we’ll just narrowly
avoid...
Digital red numbers in the sky
Tell us how long we’ve left to die
I don’t know what’s meant to happen
But as long as I’m with you
I could care less about those
dragons...
(I’ve got my eyes on that wooden
bridge
With a little love and good
brokerage
We may have something herefor
annie.
Neil Pitamber
Merry Christmas
Here We Come a Carolling
Bringing Christmas news to you.
Do you hear what I hear?
T’was the night before Christmas
When We Three Kings with
Silver Bells
Came to a stable In a little
Town of Bethlehem
where The Virgin Mary Had A
Baby Boy.
It’s the most wonderful time of
the year
When Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Once in Royal David’s City On
a Silent Night
Was rocking around the
Christmas Tree
And Decking The Halls With
Boughs of Holly
With The Little Drummer Boy
Who Ain’t getting Nuttin’for
Christmas.
Away in a manger
While Shepherds Watch Their
Flocks By Night
and singing The First Noel
Frosty the Snowman was
dancing the Jingle Bell Rock
Asking, What Child Is This That
was born this day?
Well, it was Mary’s Boy child,
Jesus Christ. (duh!)
O come, All Ye Faithful,
Bring Joy To The World and
Let It Snow, Let it snow.
As We Walk Into Winter
Wonderland.
Wishing all of you A
Merry Christmas and
A Happy New Year.
Shirle Alleyne
Creative Expressions
20Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017
Grand Dame of Jazz in the City of Winnipeg, June
‘Pepper Harris ‘belting out some cool at Jazz Women
concert held at the Park Theatre to a packed audience.
The enter event was top notch. This city is blessed with
talents galore.
*******
Each year in December the Legislature opens its door to
the public where citizens can meet and hobnob with
their MLA. This year was no different. It is a time to
shake hands with those we elect and to walk around in
those halls of power freely, eating, drinking having a lot
of fun and being entertained especially by the MLA
Choir.
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  • 2. 2Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 Many children from the African Caribbean community attended Kwanzaa celebrations at the Jamaica Cultural Centre on December 10, their faces beaming with anticipation. They curiously observed the Kwanzaa table decoration with the various ceremonial items including Mekeka – mat representing the foundation that the African culture was built upon, Mazao – crops or harvest, Kinara, candle holder, Muhindi, corn and Mishumaa Saba – seven candles, three read, three green and one black candle that stands in the middle. Even though they may not fully understand the concept of kwanza and focus more on the food, fun and gifts they receive, they will remember the word and would associate something pleasurable with it. Kwanzaa was developed for Black people in the West during the bloody sixties when the future of young black men and women seemed hopeless in the face of violent racism and discrimination this celebration was intent of inspiring some hope and instill in them a sense of pride history and memory of their African roots and ancestors. It was a time when there was upheaval in America, the civil rights movement, Angela Davis and her communist party, Malcolm X, when so many brave souls died to secure some measure of freedom for their children and children to follow. With so many deaths of so many important black leaders including Martin Luther King and Malcom X assassinated it created a vacuum. Kwanzaa was Afrocentric, rooted in African cultures and philosophy, remembering the ancestors from which we came and that provided a relief. It help the spirits of the folks and many, thousands adopted the practice which has now morphed as a world wide celebration for Blacks and other Black conscious peoples around the world. Here in Manitoba the Congress of Black Women’s organization has made celebrating Kwanzaa one of their flagship events and has carried on the tradition for more than 20 years Each year brings together more children who have never met each other, parents within the African diaspora and mainstream Canadians together to celebrate the values passed down by our ancestors. In Dr. Maulana‘s message for 2017 Kwanzaa he stated ‘practising the principles of Kwanzaa: repairing, renewing and remaking our world ‘foregrounds and focuses on the ancient African ethical imperative of serudj ta, which means to repair, renew and remake our world’ making it more beautiful and beneficial that we inherited it. ‘The concept of serudj ta, a Maatian (ancient Egyptian) principle and practice finds its modern reaffirmation in the eminent African American education and institution builder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune`s challenge to us all when she says `we must remake the world `and it is also reaffirmed in the distinguished Martinican Algerian psychiatrist and revolutionary theorist Frantz Fanon`s challenge to us to `start a new history of human kind to reconsider the question of humanity `turn over a new leaf, work out new concepts and try to set afoot a new human being. Editorial - Take One “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain Quotable Quote
  • 3. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 3 CONTENTS Man ah wish ah could go home fuh Christmas, ah tell a Canadian friend. He asked wha me mean because he know me gat a home in Winnipeg. Ah seh man back home. Back home? He looked surprised. I guess he neva heard a place like “back home” so me gat to bruk it down fuh he. I told him when immigrants talk of back home de taking bout de country wheh de barn. He ketch heself, Oh oh oh, I get you I see what you mean. He luk at me and asked me if me na happy here in Canada. Me very happy me lied but yuh see Christmas is special in me country in the Caribbean. De food is different, more tasty. Dis big set a gifts dat bury poor people unda debt fuh the next year is killing de joy of Christmas. All dat yuh tink bout is wheh me go get money to buy fuh all de people – at work, at church, at home, at everywhere. Dis is money talk but back home, it’s food an drinks. Hop skip and jump from house to house, sampling de curries, de ginger beer, de sarrel drink, de pepperpot and the almighty black cake uh uh uh. No invitation required, just walking down de street and droppin in from yard to yard. It’s dat spirit of camaraderie and wild abandon, when people fuget bout de troubles an just let it be, man. An maybe me dreaming of de old days, tings mighta change nowadays wid dat insidious American culture of consumerism spreading all ova de world, but I gat me dreams man, dreams of going back home fuh Christmas. Gaffin wid Buddy Editorial Wanda Robson Viola Desmond’s youngest sister The spirit of Christmas or Saturnalia? Open House at the Legislature Guyanese businessman shares key to Success Short Story - The Christmas the Barrel Never Came International Human Rights Day Creative Expression Kwanzaa Celebrates African Culture And much more Subscribe Today Name:_________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________ Postal Code_______________ Phone:_______________________ Email address:_______________________ Support Global Eyes Magazine if you think we’re doing a good job. Subscription: $15.00 per year for 4 issues. Mail cheque/Money Order to: Global Eyes Magazine (GEM) 671 Rathgar Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3L 1G6 EYES MAGAZINE (GEM) GLOBAL
  • 4. 4Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, a group of Winnipeggers were able to have a conversation with Wanda Robson, Viola Desmond’s youngest sister and professor emeritus Graham Reynolds, the Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice at Cape Breton University. Prof. Graham is also author of “Viola Desmond’s Canada: A history of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land.” Robson also wrote a chapter in the book. The discussion via Skype gave participants a chance to hear about a side of Desmond that may not be common knowledge i.e. her business acumen. Both speakers presented some background information before dialoguing and answering questions posed. Demond was encouraging and said we should never give up but to keep on striving for an equitable world. One moving part of the discussion was when a young girl about 10 years old got up and asked “what should I do when someone calls me the N word, should I get angry or should I walk away? It was an innocent question but had a moment with the crowd. This was what she was sometimes called at school and she went on to say she was not a mean person and forgave and try to forget about it. Robson was very gracious advised her not to get angry if possible but to tell them that is hurtful and asked if they knew the meaning of the word. She said education is the key. She shared her story growing up in Nova Scotia and some of the racism she faced but she is full of hope for the future and wanted to leave the audience with a sense of hope that things have gotten better since her day. Robson also told the audience that she finished her Bachelor of Arts degree at age 76 fulfilling a lifelong dream. She however urged the youth not to wait that long, while encouraging those who may feel it is too late, that is never too late. Racism is alive and well in Winnipeg and it is still happening in school yards across Manitoba. What we tell our children to do in these situation, one of the parents asked rhetorically. Prof. Graham said Robson collaborated with him on the book about Viola. He said he discovered a rich partnership in Robson when he got to know her after she entered his class. To the Dijeh family for the loss of a husband, father and grandfather Bertram Ogugua Dijeh who died of cancer at the St. Boniface Hospital. He was an electrical engineer and worked with NAV Canada for more than 21 years. RIP To Joan Steen and family for the loss of a mother and grandmother, Mrs Varene Worrell. RIP To Mrs. Ethel Daniels, Mynette, Rawle, Nicky, Shawn, Phoebie, Ken for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great grand father, William Daniels. RIP. ***** Get Well wishes go out to a dear mother and friend Satori Diop who was hospitalized with serious illness. Please remember Satori in your prayers. CONDOLENCES & GETWELL Wanda Robson on Skype
  • 5. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 5 It’s an annual event for GCO to honour the Guyanese seniors and their friends to a full four course home cooked country foods that many seniors eagerly look forward to. The dinner was helBig thank you to GCO for its generousity and appreciation of seniors. In France, I stopped celebrating Christmas when I became a born-again Christian. Why? My church followed specific biblical celebrations like the Last Supper or Passover. I understood that Christmas wasn’t ordained by God. In fact, the Catholic Church invented the mass of Christ. History shows that during antique Rome, the emperor Constantine, who practiced mystical religions, merged paganism with Christianity. He did that to stop the killing of Christians. Well, Christians are still persecuted today especially in The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. (See Open Doors and Voice of Martyrs’ websites). And the mainstream media are suspiciously silent. The Holy God refuses unclean stuff. Holiness and paganism don’t get along. Do Christians know that? I am afraid, no! In Winnipeg many evangelical churches follow the Catholic paths like lighting the Advent candles, buying the poinsettias (exotic plants) and singing Christmas Carols. Do Christians know the heart of God about worshiping a tree? (See book of Jeremy chapter 10) In the Bible, God never asked his people to commemorate the birth of His Son. Someone asked me: “so you don’t celebrate your birthday?” My answer is no. That doesn’t mean that I am not thankful to God for adding an extra year to my life. I don’t need a specific day to be grateful. I remember His existence every day because of our relationship. I don’t need to wait until December 25th to consider how wonderful God is. Christians ought to celebrate Jesus’s death and resurrection because these events are biblical and lead to salvation. Some Biblical Scholars/Historians discovered that Jesus was born between September and October. December 25th stands for the Winter Solstice or the rebirth of the Sun god. During December 17-23, the pagans celebrate Saturnalia. Our calendar picked December 25 for Jesus’s birth. I don’t have the power to change it. So be it. Nevertheless, Christmas is a season of loving, gathering, helping, eating and showering our loved ones with gifts. There is nothing wrong with that. Aren’t Christians supposed to be nice every day? Anyway, guys, I wish you cheerful holidays. Bénédicte Brou Follow me on my blog http://benebralive.blogspot.ca/ and https://twitter.com/BenebrouCa. Viewpoint on ChristmasGuyana Cultural Organization (GCO) Celebrates Seniors
  • 6. 6Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 The Manitoba Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties have again collaborated in organizing a reception to mark the International Human Rights Day, December 10 where they recognize those individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions in promoting human rights in our community, with appropriate awards. This year the event was held at the RBC Convention Centre and two new awards were added to the Usual Sybil Shack and Commitment awards. The Sybil Shack award recognizes youths under 25 who have contributed to the advancement of human rights while the Commitment Award goes to an adult or group of adults or organizations that engage in human rights work. This year those who work in the legal profession and have gone above the call of duty to promote human rights within their sphere of influence had a chance of winning the inaugural Aaron Berg Award. Aaron Berg worked for Civil Legal Services and was considered an expert in human rights law. He admirably Served as Legal Counsel for the Manitoba Human Rights Commission for many years and is well respected within the legal community for his outstanding human rights work. This award was befittingly bestowed on Don Short a former Board member of the Manitoba Human Rights Board of Commissioners and law professor at the University of Manitoba. He is an expert in human rights and administrative law. He is also an avid advocate and educator on discrimination against Trans youth in schools. The other addition to the awards was the Reconciliation Award Alaya McIvor, a transgender Indigenous woman received the Human Rights Commitment Award. McIvor is a strong advocate for people who are exploited in human trafficking. She hared her experience of being trafficked herself. Kudos to Chilean born, Marcela Salazar whose design was selected for the Human Rights Commitment Award. Two innovative young sisters Amina and Nusaybah Mohamed won the Sybil Shack Award for designing a hijab that would allow them to play sports and which opened doors for young female who are Muslims to expand their horizons in the world of sports. Their creative vision demonstrated you can honour your religious beliefs and play sports too. They shared the Sybil Shack Award with Alexa Potashnik, founder of Black Space Winnipeg, host of Raw Colours on CKUW 95 FM and former Racialized Student Commissioner with the Canadian Federation of Students-Manitoba received the Award for her work in promoting human rights through her various volunteer activities. continued on p16 International Human Rights Day Awards Prof. Don Knott , Aaron Berg Awardee Sybil Shack Awardees Diane Dwarka presents Alaya McIvor with the Commitment Award Red Rising - winner of the Reconciliation Award Phoenix Van NiewAmerongen, a Whitemouth School Gr 5, student won the honour of being the Candle lighter by submitting the best Human Rights poem
  • 7. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 7 A senior Catholic priest in Northern Ireland was reported in a YouTube video to be ‘demon possessed’ because he called for a complete ban on Christmas, the birthday of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Belfast Telegram which ran the story says, “an Irish Catholic priest urges Christians to abandon the word ‘Christmas’because it has been hijacked by Santa and the reindeer.” The fact is that Christianity has always been aware that December 25 is not the birthdate of Jesus, until the reign of Pope Constantine (272 -337ce). It should therefore not be surprising that the Council of Nicaea, took place during his reign. This council determined that, not only was Jesus the son of God, but he was also equal to God. Saturnalia was celebrated to honour Saturn, the God of Agriculture, around the time of the winter solstice. It was believed at that time, the sun ceased travelling south and began a northward journey. This day December 25, was celebrated as the birthday of the SUN God Mithra. Pope Julius 1st in 336ce officially declared December 25 as the birthday of the SON of God, in an effort to adopt the traditions of the pagan festival Saturnalia. Christmas has had quite a checkered past, having been banned in several places for various reasons over the years. Oliver Cromwell began to rule England in 1645 and cancelled Christmas. During the era of the pilgrims, Christmas was outlawed in Boston from 1659 to 1681. Cuba’s 30 year ban on Christmas was reversed in 1997 in anticipation of a visit from Pope John Paul ll in January of 1998. It was also banned in Somalia, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, Tajikistan, Brunei, Albania and China. Christmas has become so commercialized that the original meaning is completely lost among the dollar signs. Although the idea is good and celebrations go back a long way, Jesus as the son of God was not celebrated until The Spirit of Christmas, or Saturnalia? 336ce. The carols, the lights, the gifts and the feasts make us all feel good but, far too many are left saddled with debt for several months. Is this the real Spirit of Christmas? Victor Vaughan Happy BirthdayAnne Anne Deuwarder cel- ebrated a significant milestone on October 31, 2017 with family and friends from near and far away as New York and Toronto. The entire evening was planned by her three daughters, Melissa, Samantha and Naiomi. Anne thanked her daughters for the won- derful surprise. She said she felt truly blessed. WISE Person`s Day Breakfast Hundreds of people showed up for Manitoba W.I.S.E. Inc.’s Equality Breakfast , themed Life Journey’s for Equality & Justice with speaker’s Loretta Ross, Treaty Commissioner and The Honorable Kim Pate, C.M. while enjoying continental breakfast at the RBC Convention Centre .Commissioner Ross spoke about Reconciliation and sounded a cautionary tale about Reconciliation being reduced as a fad. The word is used in many context for events and happening Ross said she first learned about treaty in the Classroom in Grade 5 in Hollow water. She was told that Agreements were signed with the Indians. That the Indians were put on reserves so that the settlers could develop the continued on p7
  • 8. 8Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 Dear Global Counsellor, What do you do when you suspect your boyfriend to be gay but he is acting straight, but something in your gut tells you that he is either bisexual or gay? We have been together for four years and planning our wedding and even though I cannot see myself without him in my life, I am scared. Marriage is a big commitment and yes I can get divorce but that would be something that would tear me apart. I feel I cannot move forward without knowing the truth. But I feel it would be insulting and may damage our relationship forever if I suspect him of being gay and he is not. This is an African guy and that is not something a man would want to hear from his intended wife. On the other hand if there is any truth to it, he may come clean. It is a big risk. I feel that way because I feel jealous of his relationship with a buddy of his. They are very close. If he calls he would drop everything and run to the rescue. He always wants him to join us for dinner or parties He even comes to Church with us. He speaks about him all the time and I bite my lips. This friend is a very smart intellectual with a PhD and teaching at the University. My finance on the other hand is a clear in the public service. My fiancé idolizes this friend’s intelligence and I believe would do anything to make him happy. The friend is older and has never married and does not have a significant relationship. He seems pretty gay to me. How can I know for sure? Confused in love. Dear Confused in love, There is a saying trust your gut feelings. I wouldn’t advise that for you because it sounds like there could be a little jealousy involved and that would skew your gut feeling. Could it be that you feel you are not number one with your partner and that he admires this older person too much? Jealousy is a funny thing, it can cause things to appear from thin air with no basis in reality. The only way to find out is to take the bull by the horn. Share how you feel with your fiancé, that the relationship he has with this friends is making you feel insecure and you would like to know what it is about, that you do not want to marry someone with any doubt at all in your mind. My dear children: What are you doing for the holidays? I was talking to Cousin Audrey and she was saying she is fed up with people not being able to say Merry Christmas anymore. I asked her why? Because it is not politically correct. I said there is nothing political about Christmas it is a Christian holiday and if you are a Christian I do not see anybody preventing you from wishing them a Merry Christmas. I’ve had people wish me all kinds of holidays that I am not but it is the intent of good will that I appreciate and the oneness of all the various religions. Cousin Audrey said when she says Merry Christmas she does not think about the Religious aspect but just a seasonal kind of thing. This is a sad commentary on how a religion gets watered down by commercial interests. So now it is all about the lights, presents and food. And the fact that this day Jesus, the son of God and prophet of his day that would bring new social norms that would uplift mankind means nothing. It seems like the only religious beliefs that many people embrace these days are the religion of consumerism and blatant capitalism. I get headache thinking about Christmas. Yet, it is meant to bring peace and comfort to the heart. I think of people living in poverty and how this plays out in their lives and how much poorer they may be made to feel when they have no money to buy anything for themselves, let alone gifts for family members. The entire season which beckons one into his trap by the beautiful Christmas carols, the dream of turkey, stuffing and all the other trimmings is all Bah Humbug Global Counsellor Letter to my Children
  • 9. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 9 Open House at the Legislature is a buzz of activity. Ordinary folks mill around from room to room visiting their MLA while sampling dainties and other goodies from the others. There are activities for small children, photo ops with the Premier, this year it was with his wife who was a stand in for him, and a little keepsake phone of yourself. It is a great time to visit the Legislature. After 12 years of friendship and dating, Arianna Austin, with Guyanese connection, discovered that the man she was about to be married was no less than an heir to the Haille Selassie King of Ethiopia. How cool is that. Times Are a Changing In the USA one drop of black blood would get you the “Black” ticket. Meghan has more than a drop and she is set to join the Royal league Black folks are tickled pink about the irony of it all. In May 2018 Prince Harry will wed Meghan with full royal fanfare. Princess in Waiting Children`s choir MLA choir This group of singers went from room to room serendang the audience with their beautiful music
  • 10. 10Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 On an evening in late October, 8 year old Patty sat with her pen in hand and her note lips screwed thoughtfully, the end of the pen held lightly between her pursed lips. A doll with blonde hair, clothes, a fluffy white teddy bear,, card game, story books, candies, cookies and a transistor pocket radio and $20.00. Her grandmother passed by her at the table watched her writing away, asked “Doing your homework?” She asked “No, I’m making my Christmas wish-list to send to my mom so that she could put it in the barrel” Patty said smiling gleefully Her grandmother peer over Patty’s shoulder and made a grunting sound “That is quite the list” “My mommy always send me what I ask for and wants me to ask for what I want” “I have not heard from your mom for a while. I hope she’s okay” “She’ll write because it’s Christmas and time for the list” “It’s make our Christmas a lot better” Patty lived with her grandparents’granny Doris and Papa Austin since she was a baby because she was born out of wedlock and her mother was still living at home. Life was very tough for them living in the city with no real income. Not wanting her daughter to face the same poverty that she knew growing up, she decided to take up an offer by a doctor who was leaving Guyana for Canada to be the nanny for their four year old daughter whom she had babysat since she was a baby. Her mother encouraged here to go for better opportunity that she could not find in Guyana. She did not go to college or university, barely finished high school but she was a smart girl, so her mother thought. Her mother was blessed with Ellis her only child. She believed it was because of her lack of childbearing ability Ellis father left her. She was getting pregnant but could not keep any.After he left her for another woman, she found out she was pregnant and it was like a gift from God. She raised Ellis with little help from her father but that was okay, she was so happy to have a child, she didn’t care. She had someone to love and someone to love her. Life could not be more perfect. She was very strict with Ellis but in spite of all that Ellis became pregnant out of wedlock and even though she was disappointed she quickly got over it and looked forward to her grandchild. When Patty was born Mabel did not know she could love a child so much. It was love at first sight.All she wanted was to take care of this little infant and no harm come to her. Patty grew up in her grandmother’s lap. Other people in the neighbourhood used to tell her that she is spoiling Patty and to wait until she is old enough, she would not be able to control her. Mabel believed that no one could be spoiled by too much love. She and Patty had lots of conversation about life, and Mabel tried to impart in Patty all that she knew from her life experience. The hurt, the betrayals, the sexual abuse by family members. She spared nothing she did not want what happened to her to happen to her precious Patty. Patty would listen and then make comments that made her granny smile. Like when she told her the story of her uncle trying to touch her private part in the middle of the night and how she kicked his hand away so hard while pretending to be asleep. “Granny you are so smart and brave. I will be just like you. No one can mek de eyes and pass me.” Mabel watched out for Patty like a hawk watches over its chick. She was prepared to lay down her own life for her grand daughter. They were not rich but they have a roof over their heads and food on the table, thanks to her daughter Ellis who regularly sent money home to take care of them. Mabel could never say enough “God bless my daughter, God take care of her, protect her”. “Granny when is my mommy going to come to see me?” “I don’t know baby, but I am sure as soon as she can. If she could have she would have. She loves you so much.” “How do you know that?” I can’t remember her. I The Christmas the Barrel Never Came A short story
  • 11. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 11 only remember her from the pictures she sends and she is beautiful. Do I take after my mommy that’s why I’m so beautiful?” “Yes, you take after your mom and your granny I am beautiful too. Your mom is beautiful and from the inside. She is the kindest and most thoughtful girl I know. She was a joy to raise. She always thought about me and wanted to help me do chores. She’s say mammie you rest, I’ll do this or that. Yes, she was a child anyone would be proud to have.” “Granny you are the most beautiful of all.” She said hugging her granny around the neck and kissing her cheeks. Do you think we’d go to Canada one day?” “If your mommy could do it, we would. I don’t know how she is living over there, I don’t know if those people are treating her right. She is so thoughtful she would never tell me, because she does not want to worry me. I wish she would.” “What if she is sick, who will take care of her?” “I’m sure she has friends and there are good doctors in Canada.” “Granny, maybe our barrel would not come this year? It’d be Christmas soon, she did not write. I hope she is not sick or anything.” “We’ll just have to wait and see. It’s all in God’s hand”. October came and went, November came and went and no word from Ellis, Patty was sad and worried about her mom. She was sad because she would not have gifts to share with her friends. Whenever barrels came, she shared generously with those less fortunate than her. She’d share her candies, toys and clothes with her friends so they all looked forward to the arrival of barrels. They were all sad when Patty told them it seemed like there’s be no barrel that Christmas. When she told her friends she did not hear from her mother they were all worried and concerned that nothing happened to her. They came up with the most ridiculous stories Orson, an 8 year old buddy of hers who liked to read the newspaper and share stories with three other friends Patty chummed with – Dahlia, a Portuguese friend, Ingrid, Indigenous and Daniel whose father was a Policeman. He also had police stories to tell that he heard from his dad. “Those people in Canada don’t like Black people. They treat them very bad and sometimes hang them up on trees”. “Oh my God, I hope nothing like that happens to my mom” “Sometimes I hear people have to work all the time without any time off, so maybe she could not get out to buy anything” Daniel said. “Man, you scaring Patty. Maybe your mom lost her job and looking for another job, maybe she don’t have money,” Dahlia said “I don’t care if she doesn’t send the barrel, I want her to be alright,” Patty said clearly worried. As December rolled along and no word from her mom, Patty began to seriously worry about her mom’s safety. “Granny, I think something happened to mommy. She’s not writing and Christmas is so close. I hope those White people haven ‘t killed her or she is some kind of slave or something.” “Don’t talk stupidness girl. Nothing is wrong wid yuh mom” “Well Orson says the white people can sometimes hang people on trees or make them into a slave” “Who told him that?” “He read in in the newspaper” “Those things don’t happen in Canada, it’s more in the USA. Canadians are good people, I heard. We have to trust God and pray. We have to pray.” “Aren’t you worried granny? Don’t you find this strange?” “Yes, I’m worried, but we just have to wait and see” A week before Christmas granny began cleaning up the house and making new curtains and doing all the preparations for Christmas. She had her fruits soaking in rum to make her black cake and her ginger beer set. “I don’t feel like celebrating Christmas this year Granny. I am worried about mommy. I guess I don’t have to put up stockings, you won’t have anything to put inside Ms Santa Claus.” Granny laughed. So you don’t believe in Santa Claus. “I do. But don’t you think I’m getting too big for this?’ “Your beliefs could kill you and your beliefs could cure you. “In that case I like that good old white guy with beard with the help of a black lady who gives me lots of present.” “Okay Miss Smarty-pants” “It’d be a different Christmas without my mommy because even though she is never here it’s like the barrel represent her.” Patty said and a tear trickled down her cheeks. continued on p14
  • 12. 12Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 The Hindu Senior Association of Manitoba had a great Christmas Party at the Community Centre on December 17, 2017 and the seniors came out and had a great time dancing and sharing a delicious potluck meal. The younger seniors were also on had to serve their elders. Kamta Roy Singh, President welcomed everyone and brought the audience update on the Caribbean Heart Health Initiative. Dr. Sandra Sukhan, Guyana Consul brought greetings and Beatrice Watson, of the Human Rights Commision was asked to say the Grace. Pictorial of Kwanzaa 2018 Christmas Party for Hindu Seniors Kwanzaa Picto- Hannah Roopchand Esther Roopchand Sharmela Sukhdeo Rajesh Singh Sandra Sukhan Kamta Roy Singh & the Ladies Seniors dancing
  • 13. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 13 Ten outstanding Manitoba women and one man received the Canada 150 Medal at a reception co-hosted by Senator Marilou McPhedran and the University of Winnipeg Global College. All the recipients have been significant contributions to creating change in Manitoba and were honoured as Manitoban change makers on December 10, 2017, International Human Rights Day at a reception held at the University of Winnipeg. There was a one minute video recording that was created as mementos for the recipients. The women honoured were: Elizabeth Aluk Andrea and Arek Manyang, Manitoba Women 4 Women of South Sudan, Althea Guiboche, Got Bannock?, Estelle Lamoureux, Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, Hon. Anita Neville, PC, former Member of Parliament, Operation Ezra, Mr. David Newman, Winnipeg Rotary Club, World Peace Partners, Yvonne Peters, Legal Help Centre, Shania Pruden, Youth and Indigenous Rights Activist, Diane Redsky, O.M. from Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Mary Scott, Institute for International Women’s Rights Manitoba and Dr. Leslie Spillett, OM, of Ka Ni Kanichihk. Congratulations to the Canada 150 Medal Recipients Sen. Marilou McPhedran & Dougald Lamont Leader of the MB Liberal Party It was a great day for parents and children who attended Kwanzaa 2017 held at the Jamaica Cultural Centre with more than 60 excited participants including about 30 children all of whom received gifts that made their faces light up with delight. The celebration opened with a procession of organizers and elders heralded by African drumming and singing. Many of the community youths were volunteers and showed leadership in many areas. The emcee was Daniella Archer and the seven principles of Kwanzaa was read by seven youths including Modizat Busari, Oyindamola Akaka, Ebun Olorundare, Ebun Oladele, Sara Ajo, Theodora Otis, and Abby Akinbolaji. Tatenda Bwawa, President, Congress of Black Women gave a warm welcome to those present and encouraged more participation from the community at other congress sponsored events. She thanked the youth volunteers for their contribution in various areas to help Kwanzaa Celebrates African Culture
  • 14. 14Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 “You’re right but never stop believing. She may not send a barrel but maybe she saw someone coming and may send a little som`n for us. It’s not over till the minah bird sings.” “And an angel with wings can show up too, Patty smiled sarcastically.“I’m looking forward to your cake, pepperpot, ginger beer and chowmein and chicken” “That’s the spirit. We have to make do with whatever it is.” On Christmas Eve Day Patty and her buddies went down by the big Department stores to window shop, admire the Christmas trees and all the lights and Christmas stuff. When they parted her friends wished her happy Christmas and told her not to worry, maybe she’d hear from her mommy soon in the New Year. Patty went home and went to bed early just like her granny liked because she had to be asleep for Santa to come. Somehow this year she was not excited about Santa’s trip but did not want to disappoint her granny who go all out to make her happy. She had a chicken curry and rice for supper that night and a little taste of the ginger beer. In no time Patty was fast asleep she was tired and heavy hearted, sleep was her friend. She slept through the night and at around 6:30 a.m. Christmas morning, she opened her eyes and thought she saw Santa Clause sitting at the edge of her bed then a woman, a black woman walked in and with her arms around Santa Clause she looked at Patty smiling. Patty’s heart was beating out of body and she gave a big frightful scream because she thought she was seeing a ghost. Her granny ran to her aid.And she too was taken by surprise “Eh Eh, Ellis, girl when you come from. Patty Is your mommy and who’s this white man wid you?” “My husband mammie and everybody started screaming with joy, jumping up and down like a bunch of mad people including the white man. Ellis, Patty and her mother hugged each other crying and laughing at the same time kissing and hugging. ‘This is the best Christmas present I‘ve ever had,” said Patty looking at her mom in awe. She though her mom was so beautiful. Winnipeg ‘s Canada Caribbean Heart Health Education and the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre recently joined forces to send a substantial amount of medical equipment and supplies to Guyana, the South American country nestled among Venezuela, Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean. On September 16, 2017 several members of the Caribbean Canada Heart Health Education (CCHHE) group along with Dr. Grant Pierce Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface Hospital and Dr. Bram Ramjiawan, Director of the Asper Clinical Research Institute helped to load a 40 ft. trailer bound for Guyana with medical equipment and supplies. The Trailer was meticulously packed with many items including beds, microscope, ultra sound machine, stretchers, wheelchairs, Examination tables, walkers, IV Poles and operating room supplies. The shipment through Quyad City Port Services Inc. Quebec arrived in Guyana around the middle of November 2017 and distributed through the Ministry of Health with the help of volunteers from the local Lions Club. “This is a significant achievement for an organization as small as the CCHHE “said Kamta Roy Singh, President, CCHHE “and we are grateful to Drs. Pierce and Ramjiawan for supporting our endeavours.” Guyana Receives Medical Equipment from Winnipeg The Barrell...continued from p11 Daniela Archer and her mother Dr. Lois Stewart Archer. She is a young woman to watch. Pursuing a degree in Civil Engi- neering at the Univer- sity of Manitoba on full scholarship, Daniela has picked up a few community awards this year, as well. Not bad for such a young woman Spotlight
  • 15. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 15 Opening Ceremony and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service January 28, 2018 at New Anointing Christian Fellowship Church 1425 Manitoba Ave. Our celebration begins at 6pm. February 3, 2018 Heart & Soul Concert at our new venue Wild World of Faith Church, 465 Alexander Ave. doors open at 5:30pm and tickets are still only $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. February 9, 2018 – 8 PM - Celebration of Music – Songs of Freedom XCues Lounge – 551 Sargent Ave February 10, 2018 – 8:30 a.m. to 1200 noon. Sous Le Baobab Youth Day – Club Traverse 267 Traverse February 10, 2018: 6:00 p.m. TLWC Valentine Day Dinner – TLWC – 51 Richfield Ave February 11, 2018 – BHM Annual Luncheon February 16, 2018 BHM Movie Night February 17, 2018 – Youth Symposium at Truth and Life Worship Center - 51 Richfield Ave February 19, 2018, 10:30 a.m. History Lesson & Youth Forum – Jamaica Cultural Centre – 1098 Winnipeg Avenue February 16, 2016 – BHM Movie Night – 7:00 p.m. Truth & Life Centre 51 Richfield Ave February 20, 2018 - Cultural Awareness Workshop 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm. Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Avenue February 21, 2018 – Youth Basketball Clinic – 7; 00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. At Ecole Vareness . Refreshment Served February 17, 2018 – Youth Symposium Research Challenge at Truth and Life Worship Center - 51 Richfield Ave. February 24, 2018 – ACAM Job Fair 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Elmwood High School, 505 Chalmers Avenue February 24, 2018 – BHM Community Awards Banquet – Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion Street April 28, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. The Farquharson Foundation Awards and Fundraising Banquet – at New Anointing Christian Fellowship, 1425 Manitoba Avenue For more information on any of these above events call Mavis at 204-257-9665 or Nadia 204-798- 7352 or email bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com ACOMI Elects New Executive TheAfrican Community Organizations of Manitoba, Inc. (Acomi) at its Anual General Meeting on December 3, 2017 Congratulations to the New Executive Committee of ACOMI President,Titi Tijani Nigeria Vice-President, Mandela Madit Kuet, South Sudan Secretary,ToluIlelaboyeNigeria Asst. Secretary,Blandine Tona Cameroon Treasurer, Frank Indome, Ghana Asst. Treasurer,Nathaniel Ondiaka Kenya Public Relations Officer,Gibril Koroma,Sierra Leone Asst. Public Relations Officer, Raymond Ngarboui,Chad Members-At-Large: Adbirahman Isse, Somalia Joseph FofanahLiberia Uche Nwankwo, Nigeria
  • 16. 16Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 Dr. Shereen Razack, feminist scholar, author and activist of West Indian heritage, was in Winnipeg to testify at the hearing ahead of the inquest into Errol Greene‘s death on May 1, 2016 at the Winnipeg Remand Centre as an expert witness to show systemic racism was a factor in his death. There was a poster of a sketch of Errol Green as a backdrop. Razack‘s book ‘Dying from Improvement:: Inquests and Inquiries into Indigenous Deaths in Custody for which she studied the materials and ideological effects of the state investigating itself after murdering indigenous people in its care provided the legitimacy of her role as expert in this area. A lively and informative discussion followed Dr. Razack‘s thoughtful presentation. The family thanked Dr. Razack who provided the service pro bono. She was called by Rochelle Pranteau‘s Errol Green‘s widow. Dr. Sherene Razack Expert Witness Dr. Sherene Razak speaking at the University of Winnipegs`Eckhardt Grammate Hall The Three Partners of the International Human Rights Day Awards: L-R: Isha Khan Executive Direcotor, Manitoba Human Rights Commis- sion, Sherry Helgason, Director, Canadian Human Rights Commission and Michael Barkman, Execu- tive Director of Manitoba Association of Rights & Liberties Diane Dwarka, Commis- sioner & Dianna Scarth, former Executive Director of MHRC Joan Hay, Commissioner Pat Knipe & Karen Sharma former staff and current MHRC staff members The late Aaron Berg`s family WISE continued on p17 Loretta Ross Hon. Sen.Kim Pate Continued from p6
  • 17. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 17 Are you holding yourself hostage to the past? For me it was a family member who said something publicly to me that cut deep. In actual fact it strongly pissed me off and because this happened at an event, a very special event, I decided in that moment I was not going to let anyone ruin this special event for me. I said to myself “I’m here to enjoy myself and that’s what I’m going to do”, and that’s exactly what I did.As soon as the event was over, so was our relationship. Done. There’s a point where you realize it’s time to let go! Let go of things that no longer serve you. I actually teach and encourage others to let go of what no longer serves them and to forgive. I realized I needed to practice. I asked myself these questions: Why am l still angry at this person? WhyamIstillhangingonto somethingthathappenedalmosta decadeago? Why am I wasting energy replaying this situation over, and over and over in my mind? There is power in writing things down. I began to get clarity. I ripped up the answers to the questions and I moved on! I released and surrendered! When l went through this exercise and l really forgave not on a superficial level but really forgave that person, I immediately felt lighter! If you are harbouring resentment, frustration and limiting believes about anyone. You can let it go. You can free yourself from yourself from being a hostage to the past and keep looking forward. If you don’t, you are holding on to pain, frustration and anger which can manifest itself into illnesses such as- migraines, depression, anxiety, over eating, over spending. I strongly encourage you do this powerful exercise. Regardless if the person is living or has passed on. Add more questions if you want. Now you know what to do! Do this and free yourself!! Would love to hear your results. Email: delia@improveologylc.com Delia Joseph, CPC, Improveology Lifestyle Coach. I work with Midlife Transitioner make the event the success it was. The youths were recognized as Sara Ajao, Daniella Archer, Modzizat Busari, Oyindamoia Akaka, Ebun Olorundare, Ebun Oladele, Theodora Otis and Deborah Otis. The President also thanked the Multicultural Secretariat for its financial contribution that made the event possible. Bola Olau7ndare presented an interactive Children’s story and women were made regally beautiful with Gele Wrap provided b y Kenny Daodu and executed by ... Hope Mattus embodied the role of an elder and did the invocation and poured libation to the ancestors. Kenny Daodu explained the symbol that were part of the Kwanzaa table decoration and help the audience with the pronunciation of the names of the item. There was fellowship and food which followed the formal ceremony. Unforgiveness: Are you holding yourself hostage to the past? New Year`s Eve Inspirational Talk by Delia Joseph Kwanzaa - continued from pl Delia Joseph & Kim Hamilton at Old School New Year`s Eve Event land. I started questioning why we did that. My grandfather was a chief on the reserves for more than 30 years. This made me feel that we were weak, not smart people then when I asked the teacher why, and she said that’s what the book says Reconciliation is what brought us to that period in time and we can’t water down the word. Reconciliation is about Treaties is about truth. We need toruth, understanding and respect for each ther`s culture. The treatiers are not historical they are relevant today. It speaks to the relationship between the First Nation and the Crown. That is WISE continued from p16 between you and me. Ross said. Her Excellence Senator Kime Patecrunch some numbers about the cost of keeping one woman in pris which is about $239,000. She said there is discriminatory classification of women in jail. How do you get classification of higher security. This is systemic discrimination happening and that has to stop.
  • 18. 18Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 Ingredients: - 1 tsp thyme, dried - 1/2 onion, large - 1/4 tsp. sage - 1/4 cup homemade hemp seed milk - 2 cups vegetable broth - 2 tbs. spelt flour - Sea salt and Cayenne pepper, - 10 mushrooms, sliced - 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil Instructions: 1) In a medium-sized non-stick saucepan, saute the onion in grapeseed oil until it’s just beginning to brown, about 5-10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and 1 tablespoon of water, and cook for another 3 minutes. 2) Add vegetable broth and herbs. In a bowl, whisk or blend (with a hand blender) the “milk” and flour together until smooth. Add this to the saucepan and stir well. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. 3) Season with sea salt and Cayenne pepper to taste and serve. Spelt Pancake 2 cups spelt flour· 3 tablespoons date sugar· 1 teaspoon sea salt· 1cups hemp milk; 1 cup water· 3 tablespoons hemp seed oil Instructions In large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt. 2. Add hemp milk and oil. Stir , don`tnot over mix. 3. Heat large skillet over medium low heat, brushed with oil. 4. Add 1/4 cup scoop of batter to pan and slightly smooth out. Flip pancake when golden brown on underside and can easily be lifted, about 2 minutes. . Continue to cook on other side. Repeat with remaining pancake batter. 6. Serve warm with Pure Agave Cactus Syrup. ‘ Dr. Sebi`s Nopal Salad Ingredients: - 1 lb (450 g) fresh, chopped nopal cactus leaves - 1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 3 cups) - 1 cup finely chopped red onion - 3 Tbsp key lime juice - 1 Tbsp olive oil - 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne - 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1) Blanch and rinse: Bring a medium pot of sea-salted water to a boil. Add the chopped nopal leaves , return to a rolling boil and cook for just one minute. Strain through a sieve. Rinse with cold water 2) Toss with remaining ingredients: Place the rinsed and drained Nopal in a bowl with chopped tomatoes and onion. Toss with key lime juice, olive oil, salt, Cilantro and pepper. One Dish Pasta Ingredients: - 1 onion, chopped - 4 cups uncooked spelt pasta - 1 cup homemade coconut milk - 2 cups cherry tomatoes - 3 handful watercress or purslane- Sea salt, to taste - 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil Instructions: 1) Heat grapeseed oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until it’s just beginning to brown. 2) Add the remaining ingredients except for the greens and cherry tomatoes. Cover with water. 3) Cook for about 13 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes and greens and cook for just two more minutes. 4) Season to taste with sea salt Cheese Rolls Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter;1/2 cup Crisco 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp curry powder 1/4 cup ice cold water 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp mustard; 1 tsp pepper sauce dash of garlic powder; dash of black pepper; dash of dry parsley flakes; egg whites for brushing 1 egg + 1 tbsp water Directions: 1.Mix 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp curry powder into two cups all- purpose flour. 2.Add 1 stick of salted butter and 1/2 cup vege shortening. 3. Cut shortening and butter into flour until small pieces are formed throughout the dough. Add about 1/4 cup ice cold water to the dough and knead slightly to form a ball. 5. Place ball on plastic wrap, flatten and shape into a square. Refrigerate for a couple hours. Remove dough from fridge an hour before use so it can thaw. 6.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shred cheese and mix in mustard, pepper sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and parsley flakes, toss and set aside. 6.Cut dough into 16 squares for thinner cheese rolls or 9 squares for thicker cheese rolls. 7.Brush edges of dough with egg whites. Fill a tablespoon or two on lower half, roll into center then add more cheese. Seal edges. Healthy Recipes Vegan Mushroom Gravy
  • 19. Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 19 INDUCTION So we stare at the Indian jewellery Knowing the gold is most probably some Of the best in the world... And we stare and we stare And we stare and we stare And we stare and we stare and we stare The introduction of rabbits into The farming of greenhouse produce For the purpose of starving out bad seeds Is very queer... And we stare and we stare And we stare and we stare... If mushrooms are magic maybe the Moans in the attic and the whispers under the stairs are quite likely not even there... And we stare and we stare and stare Neil Pitamber RESOLUTIONS Once again it’s Christmas Once again we’ve condemned Another once christened year to death Once again it’s that time To pretend it’s that time Say next year won’t be the same mess Maybe try a new shade Maybe try a new brand Growing very weary of the faces I make Maybe it’s not the lipstick Maybe it’s some cheap trick I’ve used to keep the years hidden away... Merry Christmas to you Merry Christmas from me Merry Christmas we’ll cook right through I’m laying off the red meats I’m laying off the white stuff Preparing to give myself To you... A PRINCESS STORY So we’ve come to sleigh The round bellied dragon In the land of whispers Over mountains of solid clouds And trails lined with coniferous And we eat away dehydrated fish And we roast anything with devils’ horns And dry their tendons for rawhide And sew up their hides to keep us warm We bathe our bodies under waterfalls Slighshot from cliffs where peregrine glide And bait our breaths in awe of squalls From a land slide we’ll just narrowly avoid... Digital red numbers in the sky Tell us how long we’ve left to die I don’t know what’s meant to happen But as long as I’m with you I could care less about those dragons... (I’ve got my eyes on that wooden bridge With a little love and good brokerage We may have something herefor annie. Neil Pitamber Merry Christmas Here We Come a Carolling Bringing Christmas news to you. Do you hear what I hear? T’was the night before Christmas When We Three Kings with Silver Bells Came to a stable In a little Town of Bethlehem where The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy. It’s the most wonderful time of the year When Jolly Old St. Nicholas Once in Royal David’s City On a Silent Night Was rocking around the Christmas Tree And Decking The Halls With Boughs of Holly With The Little Drummer Boy Who Ain’t getting Nuttin’for Christmas. Away in a manger While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks By Night and singing The First Noel Frosty the Snowman was dancing the Jingle Bell Rock Asking, What Child Is This That was born this day? Well, it was Mary’s Boy child, Jesus Christ. (duh!) O come, All Ye Faithful, Bring Joy To The World and Let It Snow, Let it snow. As We Walk Into Winter Wonderland. Wishing all of you A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Shirle Alleyne Creative Expressions
  • 20. 20Global Eyes Magazine Winter 2017 Grand Dame of Jazz in the City of Winnipeg, June ‘Pepper Harris ‘belting out some cool at Jazz Women concert held at the Park Theatre to a packed audience. The enter event was top notch. This city is blessed with talents galore. ******* Each year in December the Legislature opens its door to the public where citizens can meet and hobnob with their MLA. This year was no different. It is a time to shake hands with those we elect and to walk around in those halls of power freely, eating, drinking having a lot of fun and being entertained especially by the MLA Choir. Members of the Audience Goodies at the Legislature Open House