Catherine McIntyre: Canada Has a Black Incarceration Problem
There are 70 per cent more Black Canadians in federal prison than there were 10 years ago. What are we doing about it? BY CATHERINE MCINTYRE Photo from Nik.Mikee, from…
In memoriam: Rev. Fr. Obioma Anyanwu, CSSP
Rev. Fr. Obioma Anyanwu CSSP It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing away of one of our dear priests here in Canada, Fr….
Community Profile: Nigerian-Canadian Association Ottawa
Black History Month 2015 Nigerian Panorama Fashion Parade by John Adeyefa Name of organization: Nigerian Canadian Association Ottawa. Mandate, mission and/or objectives of organization: A non-profit organization established about 17 years ago…
Community Profile: Uganda Association of Ottawa
by Jimmy Sebulime Objectives of the Association To foster and promote the multicultural identity of Ugandan-Canadians in Ottawa and Canada by: a) Creating programs and activities utilizing the inherent advantages…
La Société de l’aide à l’enfance d’Ottawa: Portrait d’un bénévole – Gilbert Williams
Portrait d’un bénévole – Gilbert Williams CHAUFFEUR BÉNÉVOLE POUR LES ENFANTS ET LES JEUNES Quand on parle avec Gilbert Williams, une chose est claire : il veut aider sa communauté. Originaire de la…
Children’s Aid Society: Supporting Children and Youth as a Volunteer Driver
Volunteer Profile – Gilbert Williams When you speak with Gilbert Williams, one thing comes across quite clearly: he’s dedicated to supporting his community. With roots from Jamaica, he has always…
Campaign Life Coalition: Meet Obianuju Ekeocha: Scientist, speaker, activist, lover of life
Obianuju Ekeocha Obianuju, or ‘Uju’ for short, is an internationally acclaimed speaker, writer and activist advocating for the protection of African values, and she’s coming to Ottawa in May. Born…
Ottawa Opportunities Networking Breakfast celebrates Women’s History Month
by MacAndrew Clarke On Thursday morning, March 17, from 8am-10:30am, Sophia J Events hosted its bi-monthly breakfast networking event at Perkins restaurant off of St. Laurent Boulevard. In recognition of…
Obituary: BLACKWOOD, Dr. Howard Anthony Francis “Peter”
16 February, 2016 BLACKWOOD, Dr. Howard Anthony Francis “Peter” There is another bright star shining in Heaven. Howard Anthony Francis “Peter” Blackwood, born in Kingston, Jamaica, to Allan and Cecily…
“Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” event highlights Black literature
by Sarah Onyango On February 7, 2016, for the 13th year in a row, parents and children gathered at the Ottawa Public Library’s Nepean Centrepointe Branch for “Children’s Stories in…