Ujima job fair draws large crowds
Saturday 23 January, 2016 Jaku Konbit’s annual Ujima Job Fair was held at City Hall in downtown Ottawa on Saturday 23 January. As usual the event attracted hundreds of job…
Ottawa’s Herieth Paul hits jackpot with Maybelline contract
JANET WILSON More from Janet Wilson Published on: February 11, 2016 Herieth Paul’s advertising campaign with Maybelline, one of the world’s biggest makeup companies, is set to launch in the…
US Embassy hosts “Florida Highwaymen” exhibit at the SAW Gallery
by MacAndrew Clarke For the first time in Canada, the Florida Highwaymen’s paintings is featured as part of the US Embassy Black History Month celebrations in Ottawa. The exhibition began on…
Why Africans pay so much to send relatives’ bodies home
Image copyrightGetty Images “My father’s dream was for him to be buried in his birthplace and have the call to prayer resonate over his grave,” says Nadia Elbhiri, whose father…
Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa: Supporting the Somali community one child at a time
SUPPORTING THE SOMALI COMMUNITY ONE CHILD AT A TIME When you speak with Abdirizak Mohamud, one thing comes across quite clearly: he’s dedicated to supporting his community. He has always…
Ottawa 2016 Black History Month calendar of events
All Black History Month events are open to the general public. For more information on Black History month events in Ottawa, visit www.blackhistoryottawa.org. Saturday, January 30, 2016 2:00pm – 5:00pm…
Ontario Human Rights Commission responds to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s call for action
The OHRC responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for action on Indigenous children in the child welfare system On December 16, 2015 the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)…
Government of Canada honours Nelson Mandela with 20 inaugural scholarships
December 16, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario—The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Government of Canada has awarded 20 inaugural scholarships to graduate students at the masters and doctoral level, in honour…
Canada – Nigeria Bi-National Commission meeting reinforces bilateral relations
By John Adeyefa A delegation of the new Nigerian Government of President Buhari were in Ottawa December 10 and 11, 2015 for a meeting with the new Canadian Government of Prime…
Ottawa Immigrant women tell their story in new book
Immigrant Women Speak Loudly in Resilience and Triumph 14 December 2015 Rashmi Luther, Monia Mazigh and Yumi Kotani respond to questions at book launch. Photo Credit: Susan Korah Source: New…