Educational, health and civic forums, seminars and workshops
University of Ottawa hosts 4th annual Sickle Cell Day conference
Thursday 18 June 2026 University of Ottawa hosts 4th annual Sickle Cell Day conference by Asantewa Nkuah, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health held the 4th...
Black Youth Court Navigation program: Helping Black youth understand their rights
Friday 19 June 2026 Black Youth Court Navigation program: Knowledge as Protection – Helping Black Youth Understand Their Rights by Ijeoma Ukazu, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Addressing a group of...
Community Coalition Promotes Wellness and Mental Health
Saturday 20 June 2026 Community Coalition Promotes Wellness and Mental Health by Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Members of Ottawa’s African, Caribbean, and Black communities gathered at the Sandy...
CASA Foundation hosts Africa Day forum
Date of publication: Sunday 1 June 2025 Africans in Canada mark the Africa Day 2025 with calls for more investment on the continent by Canadian companies. By Tom Malaba Monday...
Roundtable by Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Canada moves to operationalize North American partnership on equity and racial justice By Tom Malaba The Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice (CNERJ) has held...
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...