Category: Community Connections

Festival showcases cultures of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique by Sarah Onyango Monday 15 July 2024 Thoroughly enjoyed my short Montréal getaway this past weekend! On Saturday, I was able…

Celebration of Congolese Excellence: A Resounding Success in Ottawa by Grace Busanga Monday 10 June 2024 Over 250 people gathered to celebrate Congolese excellence during a memorable evening organized to…

Friday 7 June 2024 by Kabelo Mokoena* The African & Caribbean Association of Nunavut (ACAN) was founded in response to a widespread desire among the African and Caribbean community in…

by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Saturday 29 June 2024 The incessant heavy rain on Saturday did not deter the scores of people who defied the downpour to attend the 2024 Multiculturalism…

Saturday 22 June 2024 Some 200 guests were at the Ottawa YMCA Hall on Saturday to celebrate the 2024 Multiculturalism Day in style with staff and their families. Exhibits, food,…

Monday 27 May 2024 Youth Leaders Breakfast: Empowering Ottawa’s Future by Obasola Bamigbola Ottawa, ON, May 27, 2024 – The stately Sir John A. Macdonald Building was abuzz with youthful…

Saturday 4 May 2024 The Jim Durrell Community Centre on Walkley Road was abuzz with activity as the Sierra Leone Community Association (SLCA) hosted its Independence Day gala. Under the…

Saturday 25 May 2024 Ottawa’s Black community participates in historic event by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Morrisburg, ON – Upper Canada Village officially opened a new permanent exhibit that focuses on…

Minister Ahmed Hussen announces over $142 million in funding to support health systems and women’s health and rights and provide humanitarian assistance in Democratic Republic of Congo and in Benin…

Saturday 20 April 2024 Hearty Cheers to Nduka Otiono @sixty. By Joy Osiagwu Call it a massive show of support for Prof. Nduka Otiono, Associate Professor and Director of the…