NIA Centre for the Arts - Sunny Ways for Sunny Days Ahead.
(L to R): A lica Hall, Mayor Tory, Nation Cheong, MPP Andrew and MP Vaughan in front of the Nia Centre For The Arts A Little Jamaica Project With a Purpose By Stephen Weir As autumn days go last Friday’s press conference for the NIA Centre for the Arts was perfect. Warm temperatures, no wind and sunshine beamed down on a Little Jamaica building that is about to make Black history in Canada. The afternoon media event had speakers and representation from the province, the city and arts group both in person and online. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau helped kick off the half hour event with an online speech in both French and English (I attended virtually as well). The PM spoke from Ottawa Speaking from Ottawa the PM said “This new space will continue to bring people together and allow everyone to experience the art that is rooted in Black Canadian traditions, and that is incredibly important because we all need to continue to educate ourselves on the culture and experiences