Educational, health and civic forums, seminars and workshops
Black Mental Health Coalition holds strategic planning session
Wednesday 30 October 2024 Over 50 mental health professionals, Black community leaders, social justice advocates, public servants and volunteers, were at the Baccanalle Community Space on Gaspe Avenue on Wednesday…
Diaspora Impact Forum held on Parliament Hill
Monday 25 November 2024 Diaspora Impact Forum conference held on Parliament Hill by Sarah Onyango Last Thursday, I was privileged to attend the opening day of the 2024 Diaspora Impact…
Black Mental Health: Reclaiming the Path of Joy
Thursday 17 October 2024 Racism still major factor in the mental state of ACB community – Academicians By Tom Malaba, Editorial Associate Academicians and professionals attending the second national mental…
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…