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La sénatrice Wanda Thomas Bernard est la première femme afro-néo-écossaise à être nommée au Sénat du Canada, où elle représente la province de la Nouvelle-Écosse. La sénatrice Bernard est une fière résidente d'East Preston, où elle vit avec son mari George, leur fille Candace, son gendre David et ses petits-fils Damon et Gavin. La sénatrice Bernard défend les causes qui touchent les Afro-Canadiens et les personnes handicapées. Elle s'investit particulièrement dans les droits de la personne, l'équité en matière d'emploi et la santé mentale. Par son engagement dans des projets communautaires, sa carrière dans le travail social, son passage à l'École de travail social de l'Université Dalhousie et maintenant son travail au Sénat, la sénatrice Bernard a maintenu un profond dévouement à la justice sociale et à la justice raciale. La sénatrice Bernard plaide pour des réparations pour le racisme historique et continu envers les Noirs qui a un impact sur la vie des Afro-Canadiens.

La sénatrice Wanda Thomas Bernard est la première femme afro-néo-écossaise à être nommée au Sénat du Canada, où elle représente la province de la Nouvelle-Écosse. La sénatrice Bernard est une fière résidente d'East Preston, où elle vit avec son mari George, leur fille Candace, son gendre David et ses petits-fils Damon et Gavin. La sénatrice Bernard défend les causes qui touchent les Afro-Canadiens et les personnes handicapées. Elle s'investit particulièrement dans les droits de la personne, l'équité en matière d'emploi et la santé mentale. Par son engagement dans des projets communautaires, sa carrière dans le travail social, son passage à l'École de travail social de l'Université Dalhousie et maintenant son travail au Sénat, la sénatrice Bernard a maintenu un profond dévouement à la justice sociale et à la justice raciale. La sénatrice Bernard plaide pour des réparations pour le racisme historique et continu envers les Noirs qui a un impact sur la vie des Afro-Canadiens.

Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard is the first African Nova Scotian woman to be appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Nova Scotia. Senator Bernard is a proud resident of East Preston, where she lives with her husband George, their daughter Candace, son-in-law David and grandsons Damon and Gavin. Senator Bernard champions issues impacting African Canadians and people living with disabilities. She is particularly invested in human rights, employment equity, and mental health. Through her involvement in community projects, her social work career, her time with Dalhousie School of Social Work, and now her work in the Senate, Senator Bernard has maintained a deep dedication to social justice and racial justice. Senator Bernard advocates for reparations for the historical and continued anti-Black racism impacting the lives of African Canadians.  

Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard is the first African Nova Scotian woman to be appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Nova Scotia. Senator Bernard is a proud resident of East Preston, where she lives with her husband George, their daughter Candace, son-in-law David and grandsons Damon and Gavin. Senator Bernard champions issues impacting African Canadians and people living with disabilities. She is particularly invested in human rights, employment equity, and mental health. Through her involvement in community projects, her social work career, her time with Dalhousie School of Social Work, and now her work in the Senate, Senator Bernard has maintained a deep dedication to social justice and racial justice. Senator Bernard advocates for reparations for the historical and continued anti-Black racism impacting the lives of African Canadians.  

Sammy’s passion lies in making authentic connections with other humans, regardless of their respective identities. He also believes in collaborative approaches that are centered on human-to-human connections, anchored on shared values. Sammy holds a social science degree (with focus on Indigenous Studies) from York University and an honours degree in human rights and equity studies, from York University. He holds a Masters degree in Labour Studies from McMaster University and is a Qualified Mediator and a University of California, Berkeley Certified Executive Coach. He is the Chairperson at Somerset West Community Health Care in Ottawa, an organization that supports people and communities to enjoy the best possible health and well-being by providing health and social services.

Sammy’s passion lies in making authentic connections with other humans, regardless of their respective identities. He also believes in collaborative approaches that are centered on human-to-human connections, anchored on shared values. Sammy holds a social science degree (with focus on Indigenous Studies) from York University and an honours degree in human rights and equity studies, from York University. He holds a Masters degree in Labour Studies from McMaster University and is a Qualified Mediator and a University of California, Berkeley Certified Executive Coach. He is the Chairperson at Somerset West Community Health Care in Ottawa, an organization that supports people and communities to enjoy the best possible health and well-being by providing health and social services.

Sammy believes in finding reasons to laugh or smile every day, it is good for the soul.

Sammy believes in finding reasons to laugh or smile every day, it is good for the soul.