Rosemarie Powell
2024 Honourees
In just seven years, I positioned TCBN as a key systems intermediary to create pathways into construction for equity deserving groups. My work has helped to generate thousands of good jobs in construction and hundreds of thousands of dollars in social procurement for local and diverse businesses and social enterprises.
My top 3 major accomplishments are: Becoming one of the Scarborough Board of Educations first black teachers and principals; Sharing my family’s rich history (beginning in the early 1800’s in Ontario)with students and various historical societies; coordinating and organizing the seniors’ program at Blackhurst Cultural Centre.
Being A Mother, Grandmother and being involved in many initiatives that make a difference in the life Immigrant people especially the Women and their Families for over 40 years.
My first major accomplishment is being a mother to my three children: Siena, Quincy, and Anisa. The love, joys, challenges, and responsibilities have given me my deepest sense of purpose. They truly make my life more fulfilling and meaningful, and when I look at them, I know that being their mom surpasses any other achievement. My second greatest accomplishment is my unwavering pursuit of academic growth. I embarked on the journey of motherhood in my teenage years and navigated the demands of parenting while pursuing three university degrees, which ultimately changed the trajectory of the lives of my children and me. I proudly hold my master’s degree as a testament to the determination and resilience with which God has blessed me. Lastly, I was in a life-altering car accident in 2016 and the journey to recovery demanded a warrior spirit and steadfast commitment like I’d never known. The whole process was an unexpected catalyst for personal and spiritual transformation for which I am grateful.
I led the advocacy which resulted in the Region of Peel proclaiming March 21st for the first time in 2010 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Regional Council agreeing to a process of community engagement to develop a comprehensive community plan to address racism and oppression in Peel.
Raising to amazing boys to be men who are committed to racial, gender and economic justice.
Being appointed as a Justice of the Peace for the Ontario Court of Justice in 2022.
1. Advocating for BIPOCs in the amateur sports system with the Federal Government
2. Executing the first ever Diversity in Sports Conference with a focus on amateur sports in Canada
3. Becoming the first ever Manager of EDI
1. Starting to believe in myself and taking that first step forward
2. Creating my app
3. Buying the property
I have been able to do all my endeavours grounded in faith and spirituality
I have been able to stand on the shoulders of Black women who have gone before and work in sisterhood with Black woman to advance change.
I stay true to valuing continuous learning and the brilliance of children and grandchildren.
1. Founding my own non-profit organization, Natural Kids Movement
2. Collaborating with the Child & Youth Permanency Council of Canada on a service project for Black children & youth in the child welfare system
3. 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women
Being a single Mom to three lovely boys they’re my world.
Being the first ever Reggae Artist to be inducted into the Brampton Arts Walk Of Fame.
as you can see in my bio I’ve had many first, but my greatest accomplishments is watching the artist I mentor grow.
My critically acclaimed recording, Lift Every Voice and Sing! The Roots of Gospel Music. Presenting my acclaimed performance at UNESCO’s request at the symposium in Nigeria re Slavery and Its Impact. Raising, guiding, and protecting my boy-child successfully around a hostile environment through to manly, loving, and responsible adulthood.
My biggest accomplishments are: Being a Mom to an amazing daughter, Alexandra, Being elected as a City Councillor after being in Canada for 9 years and Being elected as the 1st Black President for UBCM in my second term as a City Councillor .
I am most proud of achieving top honours at my Master’s degree completion after a turbulent time of life; of raising 3 humans alongside pursing academic and professional goals; and following the inspiration to pursue creative short story writing and the impact it has had on readers…
I have broadened and maintained an extensive network of contacts. Working albeit alone but got my proposal accepted by the Montreal Police Department.
Returning to my alma mater as a guest speaking dealing with the issue of Racism in the Healthcare Arena.
