DeJong appointed Justice of the peace
Monday 19 December 2022 Carl Everett DeJong appointed Justice of the Peace to the Ontario Court of Justice Justice of the Peace Carl Everett DeJong worked for the Ottawa Police Service…
Katto, Refugee Services Coordinator
by David Tulloch Monday 19 December 2022 Doreen Katto was born and raised in Uganda, Eastern Africa. She is one of eight children, born to parents who were both teachers….
Alexander residence at McMaster
McMaster University is naming its new student residence after Lincoln Alexander, a role model for his trailblazing leadership, passion for education and advocacy for equity, diversity and inclusion. McMaster names…
Suzette Mayr wins Giller Prize
Suzette Mayr accepts her award as the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner in Toronto, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston) by Nicole Thompson Calgarian Suzette Mayr wins $100K…
Ibrahim appointed Anti-Racism professor
Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Joy Osiagwu AWAD IBRAHIM APPOINTED PROFESSORSHIP ON ANTI-RACISM. The first holder of the Air Canada position under the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. Diversity…
De Gannes receives education award
by Stewart Burnett Simone De Gannes: Coral Harbour principal awarded for dedication to students’ potential August 24, 2022 Simone De Gannes is Principal of Sakku School in Coral Harbour. She received…
City Builder Award for Angelica Kalubiaka
October 5, 2022 Youth Community leader Angelica Kalubiaka receives Mayor’s City Builder Award Mayor Jim Watson, with Councillors from Innes and West Carleton-March wards, recognized Angelica Kalubiaka’s dedication to the…
Madu appointed Alberta Deputy Premier
Nigerian-born Kelechi Madu sworn in as Alberta’s Deputy Premier by paulcraft Monday 24 October 2022 Kelechi Madu, a Nigerian-Canadian, has been sworn in as the Deputy Premier of Alberta, Canada….
Community Builder award for Wale Ade Sanya
20 October 2022 Renowned Nigerian-Canadian community leader, Wale Ade Sanya was presented with a Community Builders’ award by the Leadership and Governance Canada at the recently concluded Canada-Nigeria Investment Summit…
Jean Augustine documentary premiers in Ottawa
Steadfast: The Messenger and the Message premiere at the National Gallery of Canada By Olivia Barrett The National Gallery of Canada was buzzing with excitement as guests gathered at the…