The first may not always be the last As Canada celebrates Black History Month, it’s important to ask who was the first black person in Canada, a country that has now emerged as the world’s immigration capital. The first Black person thought to have set foot on Canadian soil was Mathieu Da Costa, a free man who was hired by Europeans to act as a translator.He arrived in Canada around 1608, probably in the company of Pierre Dugua de Mons and Samuel de Champlain. However, the first Black person known to have lived and died in Canada was Olivier Le Jene,...
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From Childhood Recipe to Market Success: Kadiatou’s Millet Pudding Journey
For Kadiatou, an international student and immigrant in Canada, breakfast was more than just a meal—it was a daily challenge. Balancing a busy schedule, she needed something quick, nutritious, and satisfying. That search brought her back to her roots, where she rediscovered a cherished childhood recipe that would transform her mornings and her future: a pudding made from millet and yogurt. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc, this dish offered the ideal combination of health and flavor. “It wasn’t just about saving time,” Kadiatou recalls. “It was comforting, versatile, and delicious. Adding fruits, nuts,...