Let People’s Brilliance Show

In this Feature Friday episode, we sit down with Sylvia Parris-Drummond for a powerful conversation about roots, education, community, leadership, and transformation. Sylvia shares stories from growing up in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, reflecting on rural life, family values, Black community, and the lessons that shaped her from a young age. She opens up about her education journey, moving to Antigonish after losing both parents, supporting her younger sister while attending university, and eventually becoming a teacher. From there, Sylvia’s path led her into government, curriculum, policy, consulting, and her current role as CEO of the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute. Throughout the episode, Sylvia speaks about the importance of lived experience, Afrocentric education, Ubuntu, community-led research, and creating spaces where Black learners and communities can thrive. This conversation is a reminder that our journeys, our roots, and our collective responsibility all play a role in shaping the future. You don't want to miss this one! Big thanks to Sylvia for joining us.