Leo W. Bertley

Dr. Leo W. Bertley is above all an historian and educator. An author of note, he has three books to his credit, many articles published in magazines and newspapers, two volumes of poetry and he has, for years, headed the editorial board of the Afro Canadian, a weekly newspaper.

An ardent disciple of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), Dr. Bertley has, for many years, served this organization in an executive capacity, and chaired the Centennial Committee established to mark the anniversary of Mr. Garvey's birth. He is pictured here standing before the bust of Mr. Garvey located in Hero's Circle, Kingston, Jamaica.

Dr. Bertley has received many awards for both his academic achievement and his commitment to community. Among the groups which have honoured him are: the Multicultural Department of Canada, The Canada Council, The Trinidad and Tobago Association of London, England, The Black Theatre Workshop and the Alliance of Trinidad and Tobago Organizations in Montreal.