Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

During Pierre Elliott  Trudeau’s first term as prime minister from 1968 to 1972, he promised a 'Just Society' in the 1968 electoral campaign. He promised that his government would remove all social and economic barriers to allow the full participation of all citizens to enjoy the dividends of democracy. He presented himself as a quintessential and consummate politician.  Some critics, at that time, claimed that the central message embodied in Trudeau’s 1968 electoral promises largely disappeared from his government’s agenda in less than four years in office.  However, his government introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom in 1982, and the policy of multiculturalism, which later became one of the guiding tenets of Canadian society.  On October 8th, 1971, Pierre Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. Multiculturalism was intended to preserve the cultural freedom of all Canadians and provide recognition of the cultural contrib...

We are in an election period in Canada, a critical and pivotal period for understanding the nuances of politics and staying Woke. It is also a period to unravel Anti-Woke leaders who operate under the pretenses of color-blindness. #StayWoke  ~~~Nekpen Obasogie

Voting is a civic right! It's pertinent to the democratic process of Canada. Every eligible member of the Black community in Canada is encouraged to exercise this right during every election period in the country. We are in an election period in Canada now. We urge you to get involved and cast your bailout in the nearest polling unit to your residence on online.  ~~ By Nekpen Obasogie

On the 20th of February, representatives of the Ugbe Heritage Foundation, led by Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuokei Maigbor [Engr.] in the company of Prince Peter Methodius-Ngwodo [Dr.] and Dr. Christian Otado Mbulu was well received by the Library of Congress, Washington DC, United States of America.  The Library of Congress, represented by Mr. Ted Westervelt, the Chief, US/Anglo Division, of the Library was very pleased and grateful for the meeting with the Ugbe Heritage Foundation representatives and for the latest volumes of "The History of an African Community [Ikhonmioto] :The History of Onicha-Olona Kingdom" written by a Nigerian-American Author, Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuokei Maigbor [Engr.]. From left to right: Dr. Christian Otado Mbulu, Prince Ephraim Odiakaosa Nwabuokei Maigbor [Engr], Mr. Ted Westervelt and Prince Dr. Peter Methodius-Ngwodo [Dr.]. The Library having acquired copies of the volume 1 of the History book some years back, acknowledged the value of th...

As we prepare for this year's Edo Language Day Worldwide event, we need the support of all Edo people in the diaspora. The schedule and locations of this year's event would be published in due course. Stay tuned!

Canada Vendors and Global Impact Empowerment Hub celebrated the International Women's Day event on March 22, 2025, at Brampton City Hall and gave awards to some female trailblazers in Canada. I was privileged to be one of the recipients of the awards given by the Mayor of Brampton, His Worship Patrick Brown, and Councillor Rod Power. MPP David Smith also presented an award to Queen Idia House Art Gallery. I received three awards yesterday including one award last week, a total of 4 awards (certificates) for 7 days. Thanks to Canada Vendors and Global Impact Empowerment Hub for the nomination: "An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.” ~ Lydia Maria Child. I would like to appreciation all the guests, who attended the meeting at Queen Idia House Art Gallery yesterday. It was a breath of fresh air.