Black History Ottawa Community Builder awards
2019 BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARDS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS As we continue marking the the U.N. Decade of People of African Descen...
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Kenyan author gives prize to children
Kenyan author Makena Onjerika to give Caine Prize winnings to street children 3 July 2018 Image copyrightCAINE PRIZEImage captionMakena ...
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Jennifer Bernard is Hospital Foundation president
AUG 1 Women’s College Hospital Foundation gets new president and CEO August 2, 2018 With a passion for advocacy, Jennifer Bernard aspired t...
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79-year old earns Bachelor’s degree
It’s Never Too Late: Orsa Lindo, 79, Earns Her First University Degree ANDREW WRIGHT | OCTOBER 12TH, 2018 Photo:...
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David Walls named Teacher of the Year
Catholic Central teacher named ‘Educator of the Year’ by diversity organization Jonathan Pinto · CBC News · Oct 05, 2018 &nbs...
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Dr. Denis Mukwege wins Nobel Peace Prize
5 October 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner: Denis Mukwege from DR Congo Image copyrightAFPImage captionDr Mukwege says the conflict ...
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Williams-Taylor appointed Education Director
OCDSB Appoints New Director of Education – Camille Williams-Taylor October 2, 2018 The Board of Trustees has appointed Camille Williams-Taylor as the ...
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Ottawa women leaders honoured
Ottawa community leaders among 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Saturday 15 September, 2018 Seven Ottawa community leaders, professionals and adv...
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Ivri appointed citizenship judge
Hamilton, September 17, 2018 Mohawk professor appointed citizenship judge Mohawk Paralegal Professor Rochelle Ivri is one of 10 Canad...
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Tettey appointed U of T Vice President
JUL 4 New U of T VP and principal driven to succeed July 5, 2018 His mother didn’t attend school and dad had a basic education. Y...