Ottawa celebrates World Refugee Day
Friday 20 June, the people of Ottawa celebrated the United Nations World Refugee Day, in honour of the 50 million refugees scattered across the globe by war, civil unrest, economic…
Maintaining our black cultural heritage in the midst of cultural diversity
Twenty-one year old Justina Ikwu is a student at the University of Ottawa, majoring in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. She is also the Event Coordinator for the…
People Making a Difference: Petronila Michael
Because she knows what poverty feels like, Petronila Michael (Petra) is determined to change lives of marginalized and poor children. Petra (an Ottawa-based Tanzanian) is a Community Development and…
Letter from the Editor: July 1, 2014
Hello all The Ontario elections are over and thank goodness the good people of the province saw past the negative ads and personal attacks to return the Liberals to…
Fashion show raises funds for African grandmothers
Saturday 10 May, 2014 , a large and enthusiastic audience gathered at the Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon Street to watch an exciting fashion show featuring designer Chidima’s…
Leading Women Leading Girls Award for Sarah Onyango
Saturday, April 12, over a hundred people were at the Dovercourt Recreation Centre to witness the conferment of leading Women Leading Girls awards to eighteen outstanding women from the Ottawa region….
City Sisters’ Network marks Ottawa debut with fashion extravaganza
Sunday 25 May. Delta City Centre on Lyon Street was a beehive of activity as about a hundred guests gathered to watch the best and brightest of Ottawa’s new and…
Gala commemorates African Union Day
On May 27, 2014, African ambassadors and high commissioners based in Canada hosted an elaborate gala commemorating the 51st anniversary of African Unity. The African Union (AU) is made up…
Network of Black Business & Professional Women holds Mothers’ Day brunch
On Saturday, May 3, 2014, The Network of Black Business & Professional Women (Nb2PW) held its Annual Mothers’ Day Brunch at the elegant Restaurant Prime 360, in Ottawa. The intimate…
Guyana Association holds Mothers’ Day Luncheon
On Sunday, May 11, 2014, the Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Inc. held its Annual Mothers’ Day Luncheon at the Good Companions Seniors’ Centre. This signature GOCA event drew an unprecedented…