Ottawa commemorates 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
In early January, Rwanda began commemorations marking 20 years since its genocide, with a flame of remembrance making a nationwide tour ahead of the anniversary. An estimated 800,000 people, essentially…
John Adeyefa elected Nigerian-Canadian Association President
Sunday 27 April 2014 at the Jack Purcell Centre, an enthusiastic membership of the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Ottawa elected John Adeyefa as its President for a three-year term. John was…
Congo Yetu Initiative holds movie premiere
On March 25th, the NGO Congo Yetu Initiative held a screening and panel discussion at the Ottawa Public Library downtown branch on the recently released documentary entitled “The Greatest Silence: Rape in…
Christ Chapel Bible Church celebrates Black History Month
On Friday 14 February, members of the Christ’s Chapel Bible Church, gathered at their St. Laurent Blvd. location in a service of songs and praise in honour of Black History…
Ottawa Church of God celebrates Black History Month with Multicultural Extravaganza
On February 23rd 2014, we had a celebration of cultural diversity, called “Multicultural Extravaganza” From all the cultures that are represented in our church. presentations were made with special dance celebration,…
Heritage Day commemorates Canada’s founding fathers
Heritage Day is a nationwide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved with stewardship and advocacy groups, and to visit museums, archives, and places…
Trade union pioneer Cal Best commemorated by Workers’ History Museum
On Tuesday February 25, at the Ottawa Public Library main branch on Metcalfe Street, the Workers’ History Museum hosted a Black History Month celebration of the legacy of trade union activist and pioneer Cal Best….
Flavours of the East gala raises funds for East Africa
On Saturday 1 March, hundreds of mostly young and young at heart assembled at the Ukrainian Hall on Byron Avenue in a fun-filled evening of song, dance, comedy and drama,…
International Women’s Day celebrated in Ottawa
Several events were held in Ottawa to celebrate the United Nations International Women’s Day. Notable were the National Black Business and Professional Network (NB2PN) and the Black Women’s Civic Engagement…
University Of Ottawa honours Mandela’s grandson at Black History Month gala
Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Zondwa Mandela, 31, was the guest of honour on Friday 28 February during the University of Ottawa’s fifth annual Black History Month gala held at Tabaret Hall. Zondwa…