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Esmeralda M. A. Thornhill Esmeralda M. A. Thornhill is a lawyer, writer, and Human Rights Educator. Her advocacy work spans more than two decades. She was instrumental in bringing FEBRUARY BLACK HISTORY MONTH to the Quebec Public Policy Agenda, and instituting the first Canadian university-accredited course on Black Women's Studies. |
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Dr. John Brooks The John Brooks Community Foundation and Development Fund established in 1981 helps young people to access higher education and encourages them to achieve academic, artistic and athletic excellence. Jamaican-born Dr. Brooks has also devoted his life to assisting seniors and infants. His varied interventions include promotion of sports activities to improve student-police relations, advising governments on policies and programmes and participating in fund-raising for famine relief in Africa. Recognition for his humanitarian efforts includes: the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, Jamaica's Order of Distinction, the Macdonald-Cartier Achievement Award, the Humanitarian Award of Classique International Foundation, the Harry Jerome Award, the Civic Order of Merit and the Governor General's Award. |
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