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Sep '21

GrandChildren by Lorrie Morales

“A grandparent has silver in their hair and gold in their heart.” – Unknown Grandparenting is a role that is bestowed upon older adults. Spending time with grandchildren, is such a joy in the life of a grandparent. Whether the children are blood relatives or the neighborhood infants, toddlers or teens, grandparents influence the…

Sep '21

Painting Session Commences on the 9th October 2021

LCCMedia Foundation is thrilled to be able to announce that its Fall Drawing and Painting Session will start on the 9th of October 2021 at 6pm. The teacher is Fetsum Teclemariam. We understand that we would be learning more than how to draw trees and buildings, we would be learning how to draw and…

Sep '21

Everything you need to know about Covid -19 Vaccines

Alberta has declared a state of public emergency. Covid 19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, largely in unvaccinated Albertab. These new measures will protect the health care system, stop the spread and increase vaccination rates starting September 16th. It is an incontestable fact that getting immunized makes us all safer. A one time incentive…

Sep '21

Pushing Back on Myths around Covid 19 Vaccines

The Africa Centre in Partnership with Foundation for Black Communities created some resources that addresses the myths and controversies around the covid 19 vaccine. These animated videos address different questions surrounding vaccine hesitancy. Some of the questions are: Should pregnant women get vaccinated? I have already been had the disease so I don’t need the…

Sep '21

Tackling Vaccine Hesistancy with the Africa Centre

Africa Centre has compiled a resource tool kit aimed at educating the public on the changing COVID-19 situation and questions around vaccines. The information has been compiled from Alberta Health Services and medical experts in the field. They invited Dr. Augustine who actively works in Black communities in the US to assess vaccine hesitancy based on…

Sep '21

Home by A New Post Lorrie Morales

When I have visitors, they often remark that my home feels friendly. There is definitely a difference between a house and a home and I can testify that over the years, we have invited many people into our house and all felt welcomed. Some stayed for a meal; others stayed overnight and some…