Ghana Fest brings out revellers to Brewer Park
16 July 2016 by Sarah Onyango The highlight of this annual event celebrating Ghanaian hospitality, cuisine and culture was the soccer match between local Ghanaians and Kenyans. The event was attended...
African Canadian Association Ottawa launched at City Hall
by John Adeyefa 27 June, 2016 The African Canadian Association Ottawa was officially launched on June 27th 2016 at the Ottawa City Hall by several African Ambassadors, Association Presidents and Leaders....
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Where Women’s Issues Intersect with Human Resources and Careers
Where Women’s Issues Intersect with HR and Careers In my role as an HR consultant and a Career Coach I see where women’s issues intersect with my professional responsibilities. For...
Profile: Sudanese-Canadians Association of Ottawa
by Dr. Galal Ali Mandate, mission and/or objectives of organisation SCAO is non-for profit organization registered under Corporations Directorate of undustry Canada with # (424342-1-M) as a social activities community...
Naila Keleta-Mae: Black Lives Matter is dramatic, unsettling and inconvenient. That’s the point
Naila Keleta-Mae (Photo: Kalli Eccleston) Some people are livid that Black Lives Matter staged a 30 minute sit-in at Pride Toronto’s marquee parade on Sunday afternoon. Pride Toronto is the status...
Ottawa YM-YWCA celebrates 2016 Multicultural Day
Thursday 23 June 2016 The Taggart Family YM-YWCA on Argyle Avenue was awash with colour and splendour as the agency hosted its annual Multiculturalism in Ottawa bazaar, as part of...
Randall Denley: Is Canada really dominated by white privilege?
by Randall Denley (Ottawa Citizen) Published on: July 20, 2016 Black community members and activists rallied the public to take part in a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with the Black...
Ashifa Kassam: Canada is hailed for its tolerance but is it ready to confront its racism?
by Ashifa Kassam in Toronto Tuesday 12 July 2016 Source: UK Guardian Canada is hailed for its tolerance but is it ready to confront its racism? Critics say common narrative obscures...
Black Lives Matter rally outside U.S. embassy
Black Lives Matter rally outside U.S. embassy in Ottawa draws hundreds Rally organized ‘in act of solidarity’ with Black Lives Matter movement in U.S., rest of Canada By Hillary Johnstone, CBC...
Calvin Lawrence: Don’t portray police as golden boys
by Calvin Lawrence The sad event that resulted in the death of Abdirahman Abdi appears to be excessive use of force. I say “appears” because I understand that a timely,...