Study: Racism in Ontario work places
Study highlights ‘uncomfortable truth’ about racism in the job market Sheila Block, co-author of a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, says the findings show the “persistence…
Report: Racial profiling in Toronto Police Service
OHRC interim report on Toronto Police Service inquiry shows disturbing results 10 December, 2018 Toronto – Today, on International Human Rights Day, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released A collective…
Hate crimes on increase – Statistics Canada
Police-reported hate crime on the rise, Statistics Canada says Signage marks the Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick) The Canadian Press…
Items for your car to keep you safe this winter
Must-have items for your car to keep you safe this winter (NC) With the cold closing in, it’s important to understand the risks freezing weather can pose to your home,…
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada The Canadiana Suite proved that Oscar Peterson wasn’t just a great pianist: he was also a brilliant composer CBC · November 22 CBC Television …
Durham School Board offers leadership program
How the Durham District School Board is diversifying its team of principals and vice-principals Equitable leadership program has grown to 55 participants NEWS Nov 26, 2018 by Jillian Follert Oshawa This Week …
Diversity mural unveiled in Ottawa
More than 60 people worked on 9-storey butterfly mural called ‘Transformation’ Hindia Mohammoud, left, is the director of the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership. She and artist…
Join 2019 Ottawa Black History Month
Be a part of Black History Month February 2019 in Ottawa, Canada Are you a member or leader of a national, regional, local social, musical, ethnic or cultural organization? Are you an…
Black History Ottawa Community Builder awards
2019 BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARDS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS As we continue marking the the U.N. Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024), we invite you to help…
Celebrating Africa’s aid workers on the frontline
Celebrating Africa’s aid workers on the frontline 15 October 2018 Image copyrightMARCUS PERKINSImage captionAid worker Robert Ntitima (R) and his driver Clinton Bakala pictured after beating back a…