Children’s Stories in Diaspora
Sunday 13 February 2022. As a result of the pandemic restrictions, the annual Black History Month Children’s Stories in the Diaspora was held virtually, under the sponsorship of Gabrielle Pizza....
Surin awarded Order of Canada
Olympic star Bruni Surin awarded Order of Canada Two longstanding contributors to Canadian track and field are among this year’s new appointees to the Order of Canada, a national honour...
Ottawa Hospital celebrates Black History Month
This year, we are celebrating Black staff and physicians at The Ottawa Hospital who have made history in their fields, breaking down barriers and laying the groundwork for others to...
Dave Tulloch: Dr. Ogunremi
Profile: Dr. Dele Ogunremi by Dave Tulloch Dr. Dele Ogunremi DVM, MVSc, Ph.D: Research Scientist – Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In Canada, we purchase meats and vegetables with a...
Rev Ekong: Search the scriptures
February 14: Search the Scriptures Opening prayer: Hallelujah! Praise be to God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen Father, thank you for this new day and new...
Dawson: Racism in Hockey
Reality Check: Hockey Through The Lens Of Racism Fan hurls racial slur at Black hockey player. Photo CTV News by Bob Dawson, OTTAWA, Canada – February 9, 2022 – By...
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser first Black conductor NAC Orchestra
Tyler Fleming Wednesday, February 23, 2022 The first black headline conductor in the NAC orchestra’s history will lead a youth concert series and bring the musical influence of Jamaica to...
Wanda Eloise Robson
Sister of iconic Canadian civil rights advocate Viola Desmond by David Woods February 8, 2022 It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my great friend and storytelling...
March 2022: Canada’s month of infamy
Tuesday 1 March 2022 Canada’s month of infamy – The occupation of Ottawa The month of February will be remembered by generations to come as the watershed that defined Canada...
Pandemic puts international students in jeopardy
The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of international students in Canada Anil Varughese, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University and Saul Schwartz, Professor, School of Public Policy and...