Kusi-Appiah: The Purpose of Life: Reflections on Culture, Community & Environmental Stewardship
Date of publication: Friday 1 August 2025 “The Purpose of Life: Reflections on Culture, Community, & Environmental Stewardship.” By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiahenvironmental philosopher/political ecologist —————————————— “Today…,life must be characterized by…
Letter from the Editor: Friday 1 August 2025
Good morning all Happy new month! Hope you are doing your best to stay safe and well during this unseasonal heat wave. We have an exciting offering for our readers…
From Bofrot to Backhand: Ghanafest Brings the Heat!
Date of publication: Friday 1 August 2025 “From Bofrot to Backhand: GhanaFest Brings the Heat!” By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah The Ghana Association of Ottawa’s GhanaFest was an unforgettable celebration of…
Carmen Jones celebrates 70th birthday
Family and friends join Carmen in birthday celebration. by Suzette Small-Weekes Sunday 8 June 2025 What a profound honour it is to celebrate this incredible milestone of a phenomenal woman…
Toronto hosts 2025 Canadian Screen Awards
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 Canadian Screen Awards showcases Canadian talent by Moses Mawa Thursday 5 June 2025 It was a pleasure to be at the 2025 Canadian Screen…
Ottawa observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 Thursday 19 June 2025 Ottawa observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Day by Ketcia Peters On June 19th, is recognition of National Sickle Cell Awareness…
City of Ottawa: Honouring Seniors Month in Ottawa
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 Honouring Seniors Month in Ottawa June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a special time to recognize, honour and celebrate the older adults in…
Federation of Black Canadians receives registered charity status
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 May 22, 2025 | Toronto, ON The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce that we have officially received registered charity status in Canada. This…
Meaningful intergenerational contact can reduce prejudice against older adults – McMaster University study
Research shows that meaningful intergenerational relationships, built on positivity and respect, can reduce ageist attitudes Jun 11, 2025 – McMaster University The Bottom Line Ageism—the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against…
Seniors’ Loneliness – The Health Impacts of Isolation
Seniors’ Loneliness – The Health Impacts of Isolation Source: CARP The Canadian Association of Retired Persons is, at its core, a community – whether hosting events, rallying for change on…