In conversation with Rev. Joseph Kiirya, River Jordan Ministries
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Was there any person or persons...
“On the rocks” fiesta celebrates Caribbean culture
by Sarah Onyango On Friday, February 5, 2016, at Ottawa City Hall, patrons were treated to an evening of Caribbean music, dancing and cuisine at the “ON THE ROCKS: in...
Letter from the Editor: March 2016
Good morning all Somehow I don’t believe we are in the month of March and about to see the first signs of spring. Frankly I never thought this winter would...
Workshop on African entrepreneurship, Innovation, Philanthropy and economic development
The Courtyard by Marrriott hotel on Dalhousie Street brought together diplomats, academics and business innovators as the the Global Economic Institute Africa held an inspiring workshop entitled: entrepreneurship, Innovation, Philanthropy...
Colonel By Secondary School celebrates Black History Month in style
Wednesday 10 February, 2016 Teacher Crystal-Lee Savage was in her element as mentor and motivator, as she once again guided the students at Colonel By Secondary School to a rapturous...
Michael Coteau to head Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate
16 February 2016 Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that Ontario will establish an Anti-Racism Directorate to address racism in all its forms — including individual, systemic and cultural. Michael Coteau will...
Yvette Yende-Ashiri honorée par l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa
par Sarah Onyango Le 25 février 2016, lors de son 16e gala annuel, au Musée de l’aviation, l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa (ACFO) a remis les six Lauriers et...
Canadian Heritage Minister hosts 20th anniversary of Black History Month
Wednesday 3 February Over a hundred people gathered at the Canadian Museum of Nature on McLeod Street to participate in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Black History Month,...
Jean Séjour Constant : Tribute to a great father and a role model
By Jocelyn Constant Ninety-two years and eight months and yet the family is filled with sorrow and sadness when the most esteemed and irreplaceable father and friend’s journey has ended this past...
Sierra Leone Community Association, Ottawa
by Monty Domingo The Sierra Leone Community Association, Ottawa-Ontario was established in 2007 and has been a registered Not- for- Profit organization since November 2013. The main aims and objectives...