Igbo community celebrates 2015 Christmas in style
Donna Nnorom with Ade & Afolake Gerber and friends 19 December, 2015 The Jim Robillard Union Centre on Carling Ave was filled to capacity last Saturday as the Igbo Association…
December 2015: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all It’s a rather frosty minus eight degrees here in Ottawa as we welcome the last month of 2015. How the time flies! Not too long ago, we…
Former Child soldier Michel Chikwanine publishes graphic life story
by Sarah Onyango There is no shortage of inspiring young Africans in our Nation’s Capital! On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, as part of its Fall programming, the Ottawa…
Tonight-4-Tanzania raises funds for children’s education
Saturday 24 October. Canadian World Education Foundation (CWEF) hosted a wonderful social, cultural and networking Event in support of CWEF Tanzania at 176 Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa. The event showcased African culture…
Trinidad community hosts annual Parang Soca Lime event
By Sarah Onyango On Sunday, November 15, 2015, at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 3’s Company and the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa presented Ottawa’s annual Parang/Soca Lime, featuring Los…
Haiti Embassy hosts Art Exhibit at City Hall
by Sarah Onyango On Wednesday, November, 18, 2015 at Ottawa City Hall the Embassy of Haiti in Canada presented “Haiti Art Exhibition 2015” In Memory of Vertières – November 18th…
Sagal Khandid: Significance of the hijab for Moslems
by Sagal Khandid The concept of the hijab has been contested and debated both among non Muslims and mainstream Muslim communities. In the Quran, the term hijab means a covering…
Mixed fortunes for black candidates in Federal election
By Janice Gourgues Walz The federal election on October 19, 2015 produced the most diverse group of elected candidates in Canadian history. Out of 18 hopefuls from various political parties,…
In conversation with Dr. Greg Motayne, Adolescent Forensic Psychiatrist
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 Georgetown, Guyana, the…
Nigeria’s Under-17 team beats Mali to retain soccer World Cup
9 November 2015 Source: BBC News Nigeria retained the Under-17 World Cup on Sunday by beating Mali 2-0 in an all-African final in Chile. Osinachi Ebere had a penalty saved…