Club SOCCA hosts annual Tea Party
by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, May 1, 2016, Club S.O.C.C.A. presented its 5th annual Afternoon Tea Party with a Caribbean twist! at the Ottawa Masonic Centre… [Show as slideshow]
African Community organisations come together with one voice
by John Adeyefa In the wake of last year 2015 South African Xenophobia attack on some African immigrants in South Africa. The Nigerian Canadian Association President John Adeyefa reached out…
Jaku Konbit honours its volunteers
by Ken Campbell JK’S Volunteer Appreciation Event On April 29th a small gathering of members, volunteers and supporters came together to celebrate their collective work and contributions to the success of…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Workplace Bullying – A Hidden Problem
Person Having Very Bad Time Bullying on the school yard has been deemed unacceptable. Many schools and school boards have implemented zero tolerance policies. It’s great that someone’s now looking…
Profile: Jamaican Ottawa Community Association
JAMAICAN OTTAWA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION by Judith Headley Aims and Objectives of J(O)CA In keeping with the Corporations’ purpose, the aims and objectives of J(O)CA are: To promote amity, unity…
Kadidia Coulibaly: One in a million
One in a million by Kadidia Coulibaly And boy I gotta watch my back, Cause I’m not just anybody. And as arrogant as that might sound, I know you know…
Leading Women Building Community awards for exceptional community leaders
[Show as slideshow] Saturday April 30 Three Black community leaders were among nineteen exceptional women and girls honoured by the government of Ontario, at the 2016 Leading Women Leading…
Annette Ejiofor: Black women and the movement for change
Associate Editor Although placed in the second tier on the hierarchy, Black women are the key individuals in the movement for change. Whether it be Black Lives Matter or the…
Children’s Aid Society: Keep Children Healthy & Safe this Summer/Assurez la santé et la sécurité de vos enfants cet été
Keep Children Healthy & Safe this Summer with our Summer Safety Tips Summer is a great time for you and your family to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Whether…
Monty Domingo: Fathers’ Day tribute
by Priscilla Domingo My Father, who is my father? What can you say to someone who has always been one of the most essential part of your life? There are…