Mega picnic brings Nigerian community together in Ottawa
Saturday 19 July 2014. The Vincent Massey Park was abuzz as hundreds of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria gathered for their annual summer mega picnic. There were food and drinks…
Caribbean diplomats host CARICOM Day Reception
On June 18, 2014, Ottawa-based Caribbean embassies and high commissions jointly hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier hotel to mark 41 years of CARICOM’s existence. Among the attendees and…
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
For over 30 years now, each summer the Ottawa Jazz Festival has featured some of the jazz world’s most renowned and cutting-edge musicians in various genres including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul and…
Ottawa celebrates annual Carnival of Cultures
July 4, 2014. During its three-day festival, Carnival of Cultures proudly showcased more than 20 different countries. Represented by over 40 organizations and 400 performers, Ottawa’s folk arts community offers the…
Carivibe brings summer excitement to Orleans
Saturday 27 June the city of Orleans was abuzz with excitement as Carivibe, the annual celebration of Caribbean culture came to town. Music, dance, food, art, displays, demonstrations they were…
Pianist Miguel De Armas wows fans with unique Afro-Cuban jazz
The Auditorium of the Library and Archives Canada was transformed into the show of excellence and talents presented by the Second Latin American Women Entrepreneurs Expo on Saturday May 3rd,…
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ottawa Association Dance for a Cause
Saturday 07 June 2014, the Polish Hall on Waverley Street was buzzing! Movers and Shakers from the community packed the Hall in support of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines…
Gala commemorates African Union Day
On May 27, 2014, African ambassadors and high commissioners based in Canada hosted an elaborate gala commemorating the 51st anniversary of African Unity. The African Union (AU) is made up…
Network of Black Business & Professional Women holds Mothers’ Day brunch
On Saturday, May 3, 2014, The Network of Black Business & Professional Women (Nb2PW) held its Annual Mothers’ Day Brunch at the elegant Restaurant Prime 360, in Ottawa. The intimate…
South Africa celebrates 20th anniversary of democratic government
On April 29, 2014, His Excellency Membathisi Mdladlana, South Africa’s High Commissioner to Canada, hosted a grand reception at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier hotel to mark the 20th anniversary of his country’s…