Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard

Red Deer Polytechnic is pleased to welcome The Honorable Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, the first African Nova Scotian woman to be appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Nova Scotia and her hometown of East Preston.

Senator Bernard will be joining us to share on her path to the Senate, Anti-Black Racism, Black Excellence and her own interests.

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.  

Students, Faculty, Staff and community members are welcome to join us. Registration is not required.