Idowu Ladeinde elected President of Isokan Yoruba Association
Idowu Ladeinde was recently elected President of the Nigerian Isokan Yoruba Association of Ottawa- Gatineau to lead the organisation”s executive committee for 2015. Other elected committee members were: Vice President, Dr. L….
Black community leaders inducted into Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration
Tuesday 3 March 2015 Ten black community leaders were among those inducted the City of Ottawa Wall of Inspiration, in acknowledgement of their initiative and outstanding community engagement. These Community…
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Jamaican Self-Help partnered with Trinity Anglican Church to hold a fundraising concert presented under the patronage of…
Ontario Human Rights Commission: International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Message from Interim Chief Commissioner Ruth Goba – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 20, 2015 Not just today – let’s challenge racism every day It’s easy…
Ottawa Church of God honours elders in Black History Month event
Sunday 8 February 2015 Under the theme; ‘Our Canadian Story: “Our Over-comers. Our Legacy”, members of the Ottawa Church of God commemorated the 2015 Black History Month with…
Rally in support of Boko Haram victims in Nigeria
Despite the extreme weather and the initial cancellation of the event; some group people numbering 15 – 20 braved the cold blizzard last Friday to pay tribute and laid…
Ujima Job Fair attracts dozens of job seekers
Saturday 24 January 2015 City Hall was crammed with job seekers of all ages as they clamoured to meet, greet and connect with twenty-two employers at the Ujima…
Martin Luther King Dreamkeepers’ honour for Mike “Pinball” Clemens
Monday 19 January 2015 Ottawa City Hall was filled to the rafters as hundreds of Ottawa’s diverse population gathered to witness Ottawa’s DreamKeepers honour one of Canada’s best known sports…
Parkdale United Church celebrates Martin Luther King Day
Sunday 18 January 2015 Scores of worshipers were at the Parkdale United Church for the annual Martin Luther King Day memorial service in honour of the late civil rights icon. The…
Queen Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho at “Possibilitea” event
On Saturday, December 13, Help Lesotho continued its 10th anniversary celebration by hosting its PossibiliTEA event at Ashbury College, in Rockcliffe Park. This multi-generational afternoon offered guests an opportunity to…