Ottawa Barbados Association elects new Executive Committee
Saturday 13 January 2024 The Barbados (Ottawa) Association has elected a new Executive Committee to serve until March 21, 2025. President: Jacquie Dixon Vice-President: Faye Henry Secretary: Leah Guerra Treasurer:…
Ottawa Citizenship Ceremony Welcomes New Canadians
by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Friday 12 January 2024 Citizenship Ceremony in Ottawa Welcomes New Canadians Despite minor technical difficulties, the room filled with applause from friends and family members…
Impact Diaspora forum forges collaboration between Africa and Canada
Friday 17 November 2023 IMPACT DIASPORA FORUM:A CATALYST FOR COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION WITHIN AFRO-DESCENDANT COMMUNITIES The Impact Diaspora Forum provided a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration within Afro-descendant communities….
Two health centres deliver innovative mental health services
Centretown Community Health Centre and Somerset West Community Health Centre selected to deliver a safer alternative response in Ottawa December 15, 2023 (Ottawa) — A person in a mental health…
Black History Ottawa and Flo’s Seniors host funder recognition event
Black History Ottawa teams up with Flo’s Seniors to host Funder Recognition Event by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 14 December 2023 On December 14, Black History Ottawa recognized the…
African Canadian Association launches talk radio station
Friday 24 November 202 New radio station gives voice to Black communities in the national capital region The African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) has added another initiative to its…
Agnes Zabali Club launches 2023 fundraiser in Ottawa
You can make an Impact: Agnes Zabali Boys and Girls Club (AZBGC) Annual Fundraiser 2023 in Ottawa By Joy Osiagwu Saturday 11 November 2023 The impact of the work carried…
St. Vincent & Grenadines Association celebrates 44th independence day anniversary
Saturday 4 November 2023 A Celebration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines at 44 in Ottawa By Joy OsiagwuThe stunning glamour and resilience of Vincentians permeated the atmosphere of the…
Black History Ottawa honours veterans on Remembrance Day
Black History Ottawa honours veterans at the 2023 Remembrance Day ceremony Saturday 11 November 2023 Black History Ottawa continued its tradition of laying a wreath at the city of Ottawa’s…
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black makes North American debut
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black makes North American debut By Olivia Barret, Editorial Associate Tuesday 3 October 2023 In the dimly lit Babs Asper Theatre at the National Arts Centre in…