Saturday 21 February 2026
The Glebe Community Centre on Third Avenue was the centre of attention on Saturday as the Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO) hosted its 2026 Black History Month celebration for its Health and Wellness Circle, consisting of seniors of African, Caribbean and Black heritage. Over 20 seniors were in attendance for an afternoon of health presentation, personal life stories, testimonials and story telling. CADHO President Professor Josephine Etowa led off the event with an announcement of renewed funding from the Government of Canada. She was followed by a presentation by Social Worker Dana Augustin, on the research-based health benefits of regular interaction with inter-generational family and friends, such as improved physical and mental health, and reduction of social isolation, depression and loneliness among older adults. Next was replay of a Rogers’ Cable TV video interview with Godwin Ifedi, community activist and editor/publisher of Black Ottawa Scene newsmagazine, chronicling his life journey from his childhood years, challenges while living in England, culminating in his moving to Canada where he he launched Ottawa’s only Black news magazine.
This was followed by individual life stories by elders Pierre Hounsouno, Aba Tsagbey and Joyce Edwards, each describing the challenges they before and after arriving in Canada.
The final session of the afternoon was a story telling on an African folk tale: “Why the dogs howl”, followed by awards to outstanding CAHO Board members, presented by President Professor Josephine Etowa.
The event concluded with a delicious African meal for the attendees.
The story line of African folk tale: “Why the dogs howl” can be found on YouTube -. the link is below
For more information on the Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO), visit this link: Home – CADHO , or: https://cadhealthorg.com