Educational, health and civic forums, seminars and workshops
Network of Black Business and Professional Women hosts panel on women in politics
by Sarah Onyango Sunday 27 September, 2015 Last Sunday, the Network of Black Business & Professional Women held an event entitled: “Tea & Talk: Black Women in the Political…
Black Votes Matter – Ottawa plans ahead
by Annette Ejiofor The Black Canadian community is an essential sector to our city and yet are still widely, and exceedingly, marginalized and oppressed. The Black Canadian community brings vibrance,…
Stephen Lewis Foundation “Ask Her Talks” at Carleton University
by Annette Ejiofor On the 28th of May 2015, at the Kailash Mital Theatre at Carleton University, Ottawa was graced with the presence of powerful, dignified, innovative, inspirational, and intelligent…
Rapport spécial: Gérer son argent pendant la retraite
Gérer son argent pendant la retraite. Un projet appuyé, en partie, par le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés du Gouvernement du Canada En 2014, Black History Ottawa (BHO) a reçu…
Special report: Managing Your Money through the Golden Years
Managing Your Money through the Golden Years: A project supported in part by the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program. In 2014 Black History Ottawa (BHO) received funding from…
Health and Wellness seminar focuses on financial and estate management for seniors
Saturday 11 April, 2015 Eight black community organisations teamed together to plan a health and wellness seminar geared towards older adults and other vulnerable members of Ottawa’s diverse communities….
Minister proclaims Diaspora gospel to Jamaicans in Ottawa
By Ewart Walters Jamaica’s Junior Foreign Affairs Minister Arnaldo Brown preached a gospel of Diaspora engagement on his visit to Ottawa and three other Canadian cities in April. Minister Brown…
Carleton University hosts conference on African Union agenda
Carleton Unviverisyt hosts conference on African Union agenda by Sarah Onyango On Thursday March 12, 2015, the African Group of Diplomats to Canada, the African Women Diplomatic Forum, and…
Children’s Stories in the Diaspora
Children’s Stories in the Diaspora by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, February 8, 2015, excited children of all ages and races and their parents congregated in the Children’s Program Room at the…
Seniors learn how to protect themselves from abuse
Thursday 5 March 2015 About thirty of Ottawa’s seniors were at the YMCA-YWCA on Argyle Avenue to learn how to protect themselves from abuse as well as get tips on…