Letter from the Editor: May 2016
Good morning all We remember all mothers’ in this special Mothers’ Day edition. I cannot however observe this important event without paying tribute to my soul-mate, wife and mother of…
Community Profile: Uganda Association of Ottawa
by Jimmy Sebulime Objectives of the Association To foster and promote the multicultural identity of Ugandan-Canadians in Ottawa and Canada by: a) Creating programs and activities utilizing the inherent advantages…
La Société de l’aide à l’enfance d’Ottawa: Portrait d’un bénévole – Gilbert Williams
Portrait d’un bénévole – Gilbert Williams CHAUFFEUR BÉNÉVOLE POUR LES ENFANTS ET LES JEUNES Quand on parle avec Gilbert Williams, une chose est claire : il veut aider sa communauté. Originaire de la…
Children’s Aid Society: Supporting Children and Youth as a Volunteer Driver
Volunteer Profile – Gilbert Williams When you speak with Gilbert Williams, one thing comes across quite clearly: he’s dedicated to supporting his community. With roots from Jamaica, he has always…
Campaign Life Coalition: Meet Obianuju Ekeocha: Scientist, speaker, activist, lover of life
Obianuju Ekeocha Obianuju, or ‘Uju’ for short, is an internationally acclaimed speaker, writer and activist advocating for the protection of African values, and she’s coming to Ottawa in May. Born…
Ottawa Opportunities Networking Breakfast celebrates Women’s History Month
by MacAndrew Clarke On Thursday morning, March 17, from 8am-10:30am, Sophia J Events hosted its bi-monthly breakfast networking event at Perkins restaurant off of St. Laurent Boulevard. In recognition of…
Black History Month Gala makes history of its own
PATRICK LANGSTON More from Patrick Langston Published on: March 20, 2016 | Last Updated: March 20, 2016 4:51 PM EDT Naomi Campbell makes her way through the VIP reception at…
“Tribute to reggae legends” jam wows Ottawa fans
by Sarah Onyango On a very chilly February 13, 2016, reggae fans crowded into the Ritual Night Club to reminisce and dance the night away at the TD-sponsored concert “Tribute…
“Black Words Matter” celebrates Black literary achievement
by Sarah Onyango On February 23, 2016, The National Reading Campaign in partnership with TD Bank presented an event entitled “Black Words Matter: Celebrating Black Literary Achievement”, at the National…
Christ Church Cathedral hosts “Duelling Pianos” musical evening
by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Christ Church Cathedral hosted “Duelling Pianos”, a TD-sponsored concert featuring award-winning Toronto musicians Eddie and Quincy Bullen. Grenadian-born Juno award winner Eddie Bullen…