Mohammed Said: My journey as a Child Protection Worker with Children’s Aid Society
Mohammed Said, Child Protection Worker at The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa Mohammed Said was born and raised in a small village in Africa. As there was no school available…
Celebrating the life of Dr. Julius Uzoaba
The greatest tribute to the deceased is not grief but gratitude. Dr. Julius Uzoaba, who answered the Lord’s call on February 17, 2014, was our father, a loving husband, a…
Staff Sergeant Debbie Miller
Staff Sergeant Debbie Miller is one of the first of five Black female police officers who were hired by the Ottawa police Service in 1994. She is a mother,…
In conversation with Sarah Onyango
A professional translator, Kenyan-born Sarah Onyango is a well-known fixture on Ottawa’s community television and radio scene. She hosts the monthly African cultural program Fontonfrom, on Rogers TV Cable…
Yasir Naqvi acclaimed as Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre
Wednesday 23 April witnessed an extraordinary scene at St. Anthony Centre: the acclamation of Yasir Naqvi as the provincial Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre. The affable MPP and Minister…
May 2014: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all As I begin this piece, I can see the sun gloriously shining and my favourite bird feeder already hosting a couple of the regular avian visitors my…
Glitz and Glamour at 2014 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion ball
The Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is an annual School of Afro-Caribbean Dance initiative, held this year on Saturday April 6th, 2013 in the Imperial Empress Ballroom of The Centurion Conference and Event…
Congo Yetu Initiative holds movie premiere
On March 25th, the NGO Congo Yetu Initiative held a screening and panel discussion at the Ottawa Public Library downtown branch on the recently released documentary entitled “The Greatest Silence: Rape in…
Christ Chapel Bible Church celebrates Black History Month
On Friday 14 February, members of the Christ’s Chapel Bible Church, gathered at their St. Laurent Blvd. location in a service of songs and praise in honour of Black History…
St. Lucia Ottawa Association Fund raising gala February 22 2014
St. Lucians and their friends in Ottawa and beyond gathered on Saturday 22 February at the Westin Ottawa Hotel on Colonel By Drive, under the distinguished patronage of Consul General…