Calvin Lawrence: When is Police use of force justified?
by Calvin Lawrence I am a seventh generation Black Canadian. I was also a police officer for 36 years. I have worked in a city, rural, and federal environment. The…
Jim Carty: Essence of Community Building
by Jim Carty You are your community. You are your community. If we were to check what Merriam-Webster said about the definition of “community” they would tell you about, “a…
Jephtee Elysee: Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Is it still needed/relevant in 2016?
by Jephtee Elysee As you probably know, March 21st is the Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As we celebrate this day, one may ask if such day is still…
Andy Kusi-Appiah: Canada’s support of Africa’s Climate Change Agenda – An exercise in commitment
Urgency In November 2015, many of the world’s leaders met in Paris, France to hammer out a new and binding agreement that would combat human induced global warming and climate…
Dr. Ajamu Nangwana: Canada, What about resettlement of African refugees?
Wednesday November 25 2015 Source: Share News By Dr. Ajamu Nangwaya Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by January 1 is a most welcomed,…
Sagal Khandid: Significance of the hijab for Moslems
by Sagal Khandid The concept of the hijab has been contested and debated both among non Muslims and mainstream Muslim communities. In the Quran, the term hijab means a covering…
Mixed fortunes for black candidates in Federal election
By Janice Gourgues Walz The federal election on October 19, 2015 produced the most diverse group of elected candidates in Canadian history. Out of 18 hopefuls from various political parties,…
Crib in our hearts: Understanding the real meaning of Christmas
By Rev. Fr. Paul Nwaeze The crib, or crèche as some may prefer to call it, is one of the many decorations we display in our homes, churches or in…
Janice Gourgues Walz: Refugees’ Plight in Ottawa
by Janice Gourgues Walz With 59.5 million people displaced in 2014 alone, the refugee crisis is heightened. Refugees from the Middle East and Africa are leaving due to war, persecution,…
Justina Ikwu: The Confederate flag at Ottawa’s Bluesfest – A historical perspective
by Justina Ikwu American tourist Robert Rusaw caused a furor when he wore shorts emblazoned with the Confederate flag at a Bluesfest concert in Ottawa recently. Coming on the heels of the…