African Canadian Association responds to Ottawa Police use of force report
Wednesday 17 July 2024 African Canadian Association of Ottawa demands change in police practices When Ottawa police officers use force in the course of their duties, Black people are still...
Remembering Ike Awgu (1983-2023)
Chasing Life: In Loving memory of a dear son, Ike Awgu (1983-2023) by Okey Awgu (Father) Death leaves a devastating vacuum and hearthache, no one can heal, but our love...
Kwaku Kusi-Appiah: Addressing the “Indigenous problem”
Friday 26 July 2024 ————————————————- “We give Indigenous people a ‘shvt’ load of money, so what is their problem? Confronting the ignorant and cynical narrative at the dinner table.” by...
Community Service award for Eric Agyemang
Ottawa U honours Eric Agyemang with Community Service award Monday 3 June 2024 Focused on social impact, alumnus gives best of himself Deeply committed to creating meaningful social change, Eric...
Kosi Nnebe hosts solo art exhibition at SAW Centre
“The Seeds We Carry” art exhibition by Kosisochukwu Nnebe, opens at the Saw Gallery Saturday 8 June 2024 The Seeds We Carry is a new solo exhibition consisting of new and existing...
How to protect seniors from extreme heat
(NC) Canada is experiencing more frequent and prolonged heat waves, when high temperatures – often combined with humidity – occur for extended periods of time. Extreme heat can impact everyone’s...
Innovations award for Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH Canada) receives AACSB (AACSB) International 2024 Innovations that Inspire award by Andrea Pierce Thursday 4 April 2024 Transitioning out of Black and Women’s History Months,...
Dr. Jude Cenat: Racism in health services – research report
Racial discrimination in healthcare services among Black individuals in Canada as a major threat for public health Monday 15 June 2024 by Dr. Jude Cenat New publication!32.55% of Black individuals...
Parents for Diversity celebrate grant award
Saturday 27 April 2024 Flashback to last week Saturday where we gathered to celebrate the culmination of Parents for Diversity’s grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation! We are immensely grateful...
Introducing: African & Caribbean Association of Nunavut (ACAN)
Friday 7 June 2024 by Kabelo Mokoena* The African & Caribbean Association of Nunavut (ACAN) was founded in response to a widespread desire among the African and Caribbean community in...