In conversation with John Adeyefa: President African Associations Ottawa
Black Ottawa Scene Interview questions – John Adeyefa Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you?…
Celebrating the life of Joy Nwadinafor Ifedi
30 October 1950 – 1 June, 2017 With heavy hearts, the Ifedi announces the passing to glory of our wife, mother, and grandmother, Joy Nwadinafor Ifedi, on Thursday June 1,…
Letter from the Editor: July 2017
Good morning all My heart is heavy as I write about the passing to glory of my wife, Joy Nwadinafor Ifedi, on Thursday June 1 2017, Top Story for the…
WOW seminar focuses on immigrant health
Wednesday 28 June 2017 Tabaret Hall at the University of Ottawa was the scene of a seminar to address issues affecting the health of new immigrants and refugees, under the…
Carivibe festival rocks Orleans
Food, a parade and a block party as Carivibe continues OTTAWA CITIZEN Published on: June 17, 2017 The Carivibe Street Parade had people dancing to Caribbean music down St….
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: A three-fold cord
A THREE-FOLD CORD By Bishop Jacob Afolabi A low-maintenance Christian thrives on a three-fold cord of Faith. A high-maintenance believer foolishly relies on a single strand. In biblical studies and…
Sandra Brewster – Visual artist wins major photo prize
JUN 22 June 23, 2017 A visual artist, who creates work that engages issues of race, identity, representation and memory, is the recipient of this year’s $5,000 Gattuso Prize that…
Kimathi Muiruri voted Canada’s top student debater
JUN 14 Canada’s top student debater would have made Charles Roach proud NEWS June 15, 2017 Wherever he is, Charles Roach must be gushing with pride over Canada’s top high…
Transformation Awards gala showcases community leaders and innovators
THE 2017 TRANSFORMATION AWARDS GALA WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! A CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER The prestigious Transformation Awards gala was on Friday, June 16th 2017, at Royal York Hotel. Presented…
Ililli Ahmed: Smart Start Youth summit – Why Youth Empowerment is Key
#SMARTSTART2017: Why Youth Empowerment is Key By: Ililli Ahmed Where’s the last place you’d think of being on a May weekend, at 8:30 a.m.? Not the Canadian Food and Agriculture…