Prof Aginam appointed Director UNESCO Institute of Education
Ottawa resident Professor Obijiofor Aginam appointed Director of UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute based in India Wednesday 10 April 2024 The Director General of the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture…
Dr. Simpson appointed CHEO Chief of Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Ewurabena Simpson appointed CHEO Chief of Hematology/Oncology Congratulations to Dr. Ewurabena Simpson, who has been appointed Chief of Hematology/Oncology at CHEO. Dr. Simpson takes on her new duties on…
Women in music celebrated at NAC
Saturday 27 April 2024 Empowering Women in Music Industry – A Night of Vibrant Rhythms and Soulful Melodies by Obasola Bamigbola On a crisp evening at the National Arts Centre…
Perspectives on International Decade for People of African Descent summit
Thursday 2 May 2024 Second International Decade for People of African Descent – Representing nations from every region of the planet by Ketcia Peters As we gathered in Geneva on…
Nineteen scholars honour Carleton’s Professor Nduka Otiono
A “party” within a book: 19 scholars honour Carleton’s Professor Nduka Otiono By Ijeoma Ukazu* In the heart of Ottawa, within the esteemed halls of Carleton University, Nduka Otiono is not…
Tulloch: Dr. Stéphane Brutus, Dean Telfer School of Management
by Dave Tulloch* In 1957 François (Papa Doc) Duvalier, a physician who graduated from the University of Michigan was elected President of Haiti. He was the only candidate on the…
Movie review: Foreign Path 2
Foreign Path 2 Review by Olivia Barrett Sunday 21 April 2024 As the lights dimmed and the theatre quieted, attendees saw a scene all too familiar: the panic of a…
Diversity in the Professional Women’s Hockey League
Photo credits: PWHL Toronto Saturday 27 April 2024 Diversity in the Professional Women’s Hockey League by Olivia Barrett From breaking the world attendance record for a women’s hockey game to…
Catherine Kizito celebrates retirement from public service
Colleagues, family and friends of long-time Ottawa resident Catherine Kizito, were in attendance at a reception to mark her retirement after 42 years with the Canadian Federal Public Service. ACAO…
Joy Osiagwu: Posthumous tribute to Dr. Samuel Attah
Posthumous Fathers’ Day tribute to Dr. Samuel Attah By Joy Osiagwu My father, Dr. Samuel Attah, was a man of unique qualities. His assertiveness, enthusiasm, and engaging nature were unparalleled. His…