Generating a Better Understanding of Canada’s Justice System
Selwyn Reginald Romilly came to Canada in 1960 from San Fernando, the second largest city in Trinidad, choosing to settle in Vancouver because several friends who had earlier attended the University of British Columbia advised him that there was no snow in Vancouver. Receiving his undergraduate degree, 1963, Mr. Romilly furthered his studies at the University of British Columbia by graduating in Law, 1966. After practising at Smithers, British Columbia, 1967-74, Mr. Romilly was appointed to the Provincial Court Bench, Terrace, British Columbia, becoming a Provincial Court Judge there in 1974. In 1995, Judge Romilly was appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Mr. Justice Romilly is active in a number of key associations. He is an Honorary Member of the Harambee Foundation of Canada, an association involving aid to disadvantaged black youth. Active nationally in contributing to judicial and legal education, the Honourable Mr. Justice Romilly is known across Canada for making speeches and giving seminars aimed at generating a better understanding of Canada's justice system. [Photo, courtesy Mr. Justice Romilly]

Developing First Family Asthma Clinic in Manitoba
The story of Dr. June Marion James is impressive and inspirational. Born in Trinidad, she immigrated to Canada, graduating in Science from the University of Manitoba, 1963. She became the first Black Woman accepted at the University of Manitoba's School of Medicine, graduating M.D., in 1967. Her professional career in medicine has been extensive. First specializing in Paediatrics, she switched to Clinical Immunology and Allergy, joining the Winnipeg Clinic in 1976 as an Allergy Specialist. Today, she is a Partner at the Clinic and Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Dr. James developed the first Family Asthma program in Manitoba. She has been active in many issues affecting women, including Family Law and Pension Reform. In addition to the Congress of Black Women, of which she is a former President, Dr. James was named Woman of the Year by the YWCA – Manitoba, 1981. She is a Charter Member and Past President of Harambee Housing Corporation. As a volunteer, she is active in the Citizenship Council of Manitoba, sits on the Board of the Winnipeg Foundation, and is the Past Chair of the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature. Her commitments to the Congress of Black Women Foundation is to raise an Endowment Fund for the Black Community in Canada. Dr. June James’ achievements as a newer Canadian were recently recognized in 1992 when she received Canada's 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal. In this view Dr. James has just received an award for her volunteer service as President with the CAA Manitoba, 1996. [Photo, courtesy The Winnipeg Clinic]