Fundraiser for University of Hargeisa School of Social Work, Somalia
[Show as slideshow] Saturday 1 November 2014 3rd Annual Fundraising for University of Hargeisa School of Social Work On Saturday, November 1st, Friends of University of Hargeisa School of Social Work Committee…
Igbo Catholic community holds bazaar and thanksgiving
Sunday 26 October, 2014 Members of the Blessed Iwene Tansi Igbo Catholic Community congregation with family and friends gathered at the Mount Carmel Catholic church for their annual thanksgiving and…
Black Star Tutoring fundraiser at Villa Marconi
Saturday 4 October 2014 Jaku Konbit hosted its second annual Black Star Tutoring Fundraising Dinner and Dance at the Villa Marconi Centre on Baseline Road. Special Guests were Emechete Onuoha, VP, Xerox…
Ottawa municipal elections: No breakthrough for Black candidates
27 October, 2014 Canada’s national capital will have to wait another four years before getting another chance to elect its first candidate of African, Caribbean or Black heritage. Monday’s municipal…
“Touch Down for HERA Mission” raises funds for children’s projects in Kenya
Hosted by Peggy Taillon and Wendy Muckle, “Touch Down for HERA Mission” was held on October 15th at the TD Place stadium. This evening dedicated to African culture and game-changing…
Nigerian flag raised at City Hall to mark 54th Independence anniversary
Wednesday 1 October, 2014 City Hall on Laurier Avenue was awash with the green and white colours of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as members of the Nigerian community joined…
Special feature: Ebola – Frequently asked questions
Source: Ottawa Public Health What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) is a rare disease that causes fever in humans and some animals. In its late stages, this…
Leading Ladies Networking Social draws enthusiastic audience
Saturday 6 September The SAW gallery was a hive of activity as Sophia Jacob and her Black Ottawa Business Network Social Group in partnership with Prestige Event Planners put up…
Taste of Africa cuisine launched in Ottawa
Saturday 20 September 2014 Hundreds of friends, admirers and food connoisseurs gathered at the RA Centre on Riverside Drive to witness the launching of an innovative food preparation and catering…
Tonight for Tanzania extravaganza raises funds for children’s education
Saturday 27 September 2014 The Bronson Centre was a hive of activity Saturday as close to a hundred Tanzanians and friends of Tanzania gathered for an evening of poetry, music,…