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Preparing for the Order of Canada investiture ceremony

May 8, 2021March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

When Donald Oliver was invested into the Order of Canada on December 15, 2020, the ceremony was held remotely. This meant that the pinning of the insignia was done in-person by his wife Linda. Above is a ‘behind the scenes’ …

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Art by Justin Augustine

May 8, 2021March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

Donald Oliver is pictured here with a work by Nova Scotian artist Justin Augustine.…

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Donald Oliver named governor of the Canadian Guyanese Congress

May 8, 2021March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

Donald Oliver has joined the Canadian Guyanese Congress as a governor. The Canadian Guyanese Congress is the national voice of Canadians of Guyanese heritage. The organisation represents the interests of the community before the various levels of governments in Canada …

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Photo of Former Senator Donald Oliver smiling

Donald Oliver appears on CBC’s The Current

May 8, 2021March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

On March 17, 2021, the Hon. Donald Oliver was a guest on CBC’s The Current. Black civil servants alleging years of discrimination have launched a class-action lawsuit against the Public Service of Canada. Host Matt Galloway spoke …

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Order of Canada investiture ceremony

December 23, 2020March 10, 2023Donald Oliver
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Recognizing Excellence: Law alumni named to Order of Nova Scotia

November 14, 2020March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

This article originally appeared on Dal News on November 13, 2020.

Many remarkable Nova Scotians have received the Order of Nova Scotia since the award was established in 2001, including former Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Mayann Francis …

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Donald Oliver invested into the Order of Nova Scotia

November 13, 2020March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

The Honourable Donald Oliver was awarded Nova Scotia’s highest honour on Nov. 9 when he was invested into the Order of Nova Scotia.

Established in 2001, the Order of Nova Scotia encourages excellence by recognizing Nova Scotians for outstanding contributions …

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Order of Canada

January 21, 2020March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

This article appeared in Share , January 9-22, 2020.

Read more: ‘Seven Haligonians appointed to Order of Canada‘ (HalifaxToday.ca, Dec. 30, 2019)

Given six months to live after a rare debilitating heart disease diagnosis in 2015, retired Senator …

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Happy 80th Birthday written on a whiteboard surrounded by blue and white balloons

Wolfville native, retired senator Donald Oliver feted at 80th birthday celebration

December 13, 2018March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

A journalist, Kirk Starratt of the Kings County News on December 4, 2018, wrote this about the birthday:

A Wolfville native and retired senator facing serious health issues says he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support as he celebrated

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PM declaration on anti-Black racism big on talk, light on action, say politicos, observers

February 7, 2018March 1, 2023Donald Oliver

 

By CHARELLE EVELYN      FEB. 7, 2018  Hill Times

Three years in, Canada has recognized the UN International Decade for People of African Descent, but didn’t come with an accompanying action plan. But Liberal Black caucus chair Greg Fergus says …

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