Hamdi Mohamed launches book on Gender and Nation Building
On April 9th, the Sahan Literary Forum & Carleton University’s Institute of African Studies held a reading with long-time Ottawa resident and Somali-Canadian community member, Dr. Hamdi Mohamed on her…
Zimbabwe celebrates Independence Day
On April 17, 2014, Her Excellency Mrs Florence Z. Chideya, Zimabwe’s ambassador to Canada, hosted a luncheon at the embassy in celebration of her country’s 34th anniversary of independence. Zimbabwe…
NPBN breakfast lecture brings out Ottawa’s best in business and professions
The Nigerian Professionals and Business Network (NPBN), held another in its popular quarterly breakfast lecture series on Saturday 26 April at the downtown Sheraton Hotel. The event featured two keynote…
Fund-raiser for National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica
This event was hosted at Jamaica House, the residence of Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada. It was organized by the Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica Foundation (Ottawa…
“Through The Fire”: Somali film premiers in Ottawa
On Sunday, April 13, members of the Somali community as well as representatives of various NGOs attended a special screening of the film “Through The Fire”, presented at The Mayfair…
Femmes en politique au Burundi: Burundi book launch 24 April
Le 24 avril 2014, S.E. Madame Spéciose Nzeyimana, ambassadeur du Burundi au Canada, s’est jointe aux chercheurs, étudiants, représentants d’ONG et membres de la communauté réunis au Château Laurier pour…
CEPEO Black History Month celebrations
Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) et l’École des adultes Le Carrefour a présenté la 3e édition francophone du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, le jeudi…
Jour International de la Francophonie
Le 21 mars 2014, le Conseil économique et social d’Ottawa-Carleton (CÉSOC) a présenté une célébration spéciale à La Cité pour souligner la Journée internationale de la Francophonie. Au programme figuraient…
Ottawa commemorates 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
In early January, Rwanda began commemorations marking 20 years since its genocide, with a flame of remembrance making a nationwide tour ahead of the anniversary. An estimated 800,000 people, essentially…
Elder abuse and youth mental health highlight Health & Wellness seminar
Ottawa’s annual Health and Wellness Seminar was held on Saturday 12 April at the Public Service Alliance Centre on Gilmour Street. The well attended event was a joint venture between…