Educational, health and civic forums, seminars and workshops
Ottawa U hosts Black Women Health conference
Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Black Canadian Women By Ijeoma Ukazu* Tuesday 18 June 2024 In an unprecedented move, experts in the field of Black women’s health…
“Kundi” forum explores work-life balance for Black women
Friday 21 June 2024 Network of Black Business & Professional Women hosts discussion on work-life balance for Black Women By Joy Osiagwu As a Black woman in Canada, I encounter…
Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Networks hosts employment rights workshop
BIWOC Drop-In Series Should I Call A Lawyer?: What You Need To Know About Your Employment Rights Saturday 25 May 2024 by Olivia Barrett With many nitty-gritty details involved in…
Black youth in roundtable with Ottawa Police
All Tea No Shade Listening Circle – Black youth give their perspectives with Ottawa Police during roundtable by Joy Keke Saturday 11 May 2024 A report released by the Ottawa…
Amnesty International Hosts Dialogue on Neocolonialism
Thursday 4 April 2024 Amnesty International Hosts Dialogue on Neocolonialism: An Artistic Exploration of Global Injustices by Diane Official In a world increasingly driven by consumerism and extractivism, communities around…
Fourth annual Afro-Descendants Connect on the Hill
Thursday 11 April 2024 Fourth annual Afro-Descendants Connect on the Hill by Olivia Barrett Community leaders from across the country and across the Black community gathered to discuss ways to…
Black Mental Health week launched in Ottawa
Monday 4 March 2024 For those who were not able to attend the Black Mental Health Launch event on March 4th, 2024 at Huguette Labelle Hall, we invite you to…
New Life Project seminar: What Empowerment means to the Black Community
Saturday 17 February 2024 New Life Project Event Asks What Empowerment Truly Means in the Black Community By Joy Keke, Editorial Associate In a momentous event filled with hope and…
Black History Month panel: Acknowledge Your Past, Empower Your Future
Acknowledge Your Past, Empower Your Future – Panel discusses issues affecting Black community by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 17 February 2024 Encouraging youth to strive beyond what the low…
Prof Otiono guest lectures at University of Ottawa
Monday 20 November 2023 I was thrilled to be guest writer at the Introduction to African and African Diaspora Literatures (ENG2176A) class at the University of Ottawa on Monday, November…