Known as the greatest hockey player who never played in the NHL, Herb Carnegie, who passed away at 92 on March 10, is being celebrated as a hero. After retiring from the game of hockey in 1953, Carnegie started the Future Aces Hockey School, one of the first hockey schools in Canada.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about the contributions of Michaelle Jean.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about why it is important to really understand and learn during Black History Month.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about how black Canadians from all walks of life have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay focuses on the academic excellence of our Black ancestors.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about the contributions that Nolie Herbert has made.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about how Elijah McCoy’s inventions changed the face of how Canada was settled.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about the footprint that black Canadians are creating for future generations to walk in.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about how anyone has the opportunity to change our nation for the better.

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay looks at Black Canadians who made their dreams come true, despite all odds.