Kusi-Appiah: Land, Memory, & Resistance
Land, Memory, & Resistance: What St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) can teach the Black diaspora about Environmental Stewardship. By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah ————– “For Black communities, environmental stewardship has...
MP Yasir Naqvi: The World is Changing – Path Forward for Canada
The World is Changing: Path Forward for Canada by Yasir Naqvi, MP, Ottawa Centre As I sat down to write this month’s column, I initially had planned to share my...
Sleep smarter in 2026: Resolutions for more restful nights
Good sleep strengthens immunity, sharpens focus and lifts your mood, but it can fall by the wayside when schedules fill up. A few mindful tweaks to your bedtime routine can...
Canada Post Black History Month stamps pay tribute to Canada’s hip-hop stars
Source: Canada Post Magazine Tuesday 27 January 2026 Canada Post’s newest Black History Month stamp set celebrates the vibrant roots of hip-hop in Canada. The stamps pay tribute to three...
Charina Betty- An example to our youth
Charina Betty – An example to our youth in Ottawa Church of God by Carol Daley Campbell Charina Betty is a dedicated community leader, mentor, and advocate with nearly two...
Black History Month bus mural “Pride of Dreams”
Source: OC Transpo An original creation Throughout the month of February, OC Transpo riders might notice three of our buses rolling around with a very special look. As part of...
Letter from the Editor February 2026
Good morning all Happy Black History Month! As many of you may know, in 1995 the government of Canada the month of February as Black History Month to celebrate the...
OCISO receives Alfonso Garcia Robles award
Monday 1 December 2025 Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), Ottawa’s premier settlement agency receives prestigious award On December 1, OCISO was honoured to receive the Alfonso García Robles Award...
CADHO’s Christmas party – a celebration of joy and comradeship
Saturday 20 December 2025 The Glebe Community Centre on Third Avenue was a hive of activity on Saturday as the Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO) held its 2025...
Upstream Ottawa Marks 40 Years of Service
Celebrating Community Resilience: Upstream Ottawa Marks 40 Years of Service By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah and Adrian Harewood. Abstract Upstream Canada celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, marking four decades of...