“When it comes to African refugees, and the ways they have contributed to Canadian society, that story is yet to be fully documented and to be visible,” says Mohamed Duale, a PhD candidate at  York University and LERRN researcher.

Refugees of African who found asylum in Canada have brought culture, economic prosperity and  other valuable skills.

It’s important to tell their stories not just on Black History Month, but every month.

Read the full story here via UNHCR Canada.