Echoes of the Motherland celebrates African cultures
Friday 15 March 2024 The Echoes of the Motherland: Black Out Loud Volume II by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate In the second edition of The Echoes of the Motherland: Black...
Ugandan Association hosts fund-raiser for vulnerable children
150 pair of basketball shoes raised for vulnerable children in Uganda By Tom Malaba, Editorial Associate Twenty-six-year-old Deo Kakande is a talented basketball player who featured for the Ottawa Cranes...
Saint Lucia’s 45th Independence gala lights up Ottawa
Saturday 24 February 2024 by Obasola Bamigbola, Editorial Associate Unity and Cultural Splendor: Saint Lucia’s 45th Independence Gala Lights Up Ottawa Ottawa, February 24, 2024 – The Preston Event Centre...
Black workers recognized as Employment Equity group
Canadian government recognizes Black workers as Employment Equity group Thursday 14 December 2023 OTTAWA – In a monumental step forward for equity and inclusion in Canada, the Black class action...
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...