Jamaican community celebrates its heroes
Saturday 1 November The Centurion Conference Centre on Colonnade Road was a hive of activity on Saturday 1 November as Canadians of Jamaican origin, their families and friends gathered for...
“Touch Down for HERA Mission” raises funds for children’s projects in Kenya
Hosted by Peggy Taillon and Wendy Muckle, “Touch Down for HERA Mission” was held on October 15th at the TD Place stadium. This evening dedicated to African culture and game-changing...
Roots En Route catering service launched in Ottawa
On Saturday, September 6, Michelle Simms launched her new catering business, ROOTS EN ROUTE, a new catering service delivering health Caribbean dishes, at an event aptly titled “An Evening of...
Special feature: Ebola – Frequently asked questions
Source: Ottawa Public Health What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) is a rare disease that causes fever in humans and some animals. In its late stages, this...
Immigrant Women’s Business Expo hosted by Network of Black Business and Professional Women
Saturday 4 October – Canadian Museum of Nature The Network of Black Business and Professional Women added another feather to its already bulging hat with an innovative Immigrant Women’s Business Expo,...
Special feature: Children’s Aid Society: Adoption – A Wonderful Option
Adoption – A Wonderful Option Every child deserves to have a family of his or her own. Adoption is one way to bring children who need families together with families...
Carleton University hosts seminar: Yorùbá, Between Values and Modernity
September 20, 2014 The Afenifere Renewal Group, Canada, in partnership with Isokan Yoruba and the Institute of African Studies, Carleton University, organised a colloquium titled: Yorùbá, Between Values and Modernity...
Somali-Canadian Youth Mentoring Program featured at Crime Prevention Ottawa seminar
Thursday 25 September 2014 Yacqub Jibril is a participant in the Somali-Canadian Youth Mentoring Program. Last Thursday he joined four other speakers in a panel discussion at a seminar organised...
National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica wows fans in Ottawa
August 5 and 10 The National youth Orchestra of Jamaica wowed fans every where they played in their very first tour of Canada. From City Hall during the Jamaican Day...
Jaku Konbit “Greatness camp” a big success
On Friday, August 15, 2014, parents, guest presenters, Jaku Konbit board members and supporters attended the Greatness is Within Me Summer Camp Closing Ceremony presented by the young campers. This year,...