19th Latin American Film Festival – April 27
by Sarah Onyango On April 27, 2015, the Canadian Film Institute and the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti hosted a screening of the film “Ayiti Toma, au pays des…
Author Olive Senior at Ottawa International Writers’ Festival
by Sarah Onyango On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Olive Senior, a Jamaican poet, novelist, short story and non-fiction writer currently living in Toronto, was one of the featured authors…
An evening with poet & filmmaker Shane Book
by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, April 19, 2015, the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa (IFCO) presented an evening with the filmmaker and poet Shane Book, at the Mercury Lounge. This…
Ottawa holds vigil for victims of Kenya massacre
by Delta Reuben On Friday, April 10th, students and Ottawa community members came together to remember those killed in the Garissa University attack which took place on April 2nd in…
In conversation with Neema Mugela, Founder of SIFA choir
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? I was born in Dar es Salaam,…
Honouring our mothers: Félicité Murangira – Mothers’ Day tribute
To our beloved Mother, confidant, and best friend: Félicité Murangira, She is a Mother that never stops dreaming and believing, and makes sure to instill these attributes in her…
Letter from the Editor May 2015
Good morning folks The saying: ” May showers bring spring flowers” could not be any more true in the national capital today as we plod through 15 cm of rain…
Justina Ikwu: Cultural Influence on Body Perception
Body perception is defined as one’s personal perception and judgment of one’s size, shape, weight, and any other aspects of the human body that relates to body appearance, which…
Delta Reuben’s photo gallery
Delta Reuben is a student at the University of Ottawa who is currently studying Conflict Studies and Human Rights with a minor in Public Administration. Her many interest include photography,…
Health and Wellness seminar focuses on financial and estate management for seniors
Saturday 11 April, 2015 Eight black community organisations teamed together to plan a health and wellness seminar geared towards older adults and other vulnerable members of Ottawa’s diverse communities….