Faces at Igbo Cultural Day in Ottawa
Saturday 18 May was a very special day for Ottawa’s Igbo community as they celebrated Igbo Cultural Day with traditional cuisine, music, dance and drama. Their guests came from Toronto,...
Haitian-Canadian gospel artist Ferline Regis
On June 7, 2013, Ottawa gospel artist and vocal teacher Ferline Regis was one of six finalists who performed at the 2013 Ontario Pop gala concert, at the Gladstone Theatre....
Ottawa’s 1st Afro-Caribbean Cotillion
On April 6, 2013, at the Centurion Conference & Events Centre, the Cultural Arts Studio of Afro-Caribbean Dance presented its inaugural Afro-Caribbean Cotillion Dinner & Ball. During this sold-out “debutante-ball”...
St Lucia Independence Day Dinner
On March 9, 2013, St Lucia celebrated their independence with a gala. At this gala, former SLOA president Noella Charles was presented with a surprise United Way Community Builder Award. Up-and-coing...
LLoyd Stanford reunites with Keith Spicer
On June 17, 2013, at the University of Ottawa’s Desmarais Building, retired public servant Lloyd Stanford was among the many who attended a lecture by Keith Spicer, the first Commissioner of...
John Akpata CD Launch at Mercury Lounge
On August 20, 2013, at The Mercury Lounge, award-winning spokenword artist John Akpata performed in front of friends and fans at the official launch of his CD “John Akpata LIVE...
Ottawa’s Dr. Stephen Blizzard officially one of the “National Icons of Trinidad & Tobago”!
Ottawa’s Dr. Stephen Blizzard is now officially one of the “National Icons of Trinidad & Tobago”! The “National Icons” awards program recognizes individuals and groups who have made sterling contributions...
Former U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson’s farewell
On July 4, 2013, thousands of guests gathered for garden party at the official residence of outgoing U.S. ambassador David Jacobson to bid him farewell and commemorate the 237th anniversary of...
Faces at Community Cup
Held on June 30, 2013 at Ottawa’s Brewer Park, the Community Cup was the final event of the first annual “Welcoming Ottawa Week”. Thanks to Sarah Onyango for the pictures.
Interview with Carl Nicholson
[box style=’new’] Carl Nicholson is Executive Director of the Catholic Centre for Immigrants. He has more than 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, including extensive experience on boards...