Sharpe: UN African forum
UN Forum on people of African descent in Geneva by Richard Sharpe 19 December 2022 It was an honour to speak as a member of the Canadian Civil Society delegation…
Hugh Fraser to head Hockey Canada
Former judge and Olympic sprinter Fraser set to be next Hockey Canada chair By Ali Iveson Monday, 12 December 2022 Retired judge and one-time Olympic sprinter Hugh Fraser is poised to…
Remembering Edwin Sherwood
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Edwin Christopher Sherwood on Saturday December 3rd at age of 73 at his residence in Ottawa, Canada. He was reunited with…
Awad Ibrahim: Thinking through anti-racism
Thinking through the work of anti-racism The following is the keynote speech by Professor Awad Ibrahim at the launch of his position as Anti-Racism Professor at the University of Ottawa…
Hector Addison: ACAO – The journey so far
The African Canadian Association of Ottawa – The journey so far by Hector Addison The African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) is an umbrella organization that was founded in 2016….
Amnesty International releases annual report
December 19, 2022 Amnesty International Canada releases annual report by Ruth Aman On the eve of Human Rights Day, an exclusive group gathered in Ottawa’s National Arts Centre’s Rossy…
To new beginnings. To this 2023
To new beginnings. To this 2023 by Ketcia Peters Friday 30 December, 2022 How does one write about new beginnings when everything seems to be going to the worst? How…
Lawrence: Killing of on-duty police in Canada
Saturday 31 December 2022 The increase in death of Police Officers in Canada is cause for alarm by Cal Lawrence I would like to take this opportunity to express my…
Ruth Aman: Black History Month in schools
Black History Month in Schools by Ruth Aman As the New Year has approached, many Black students throughout Ottawa await February to openly celebrate their heritage and culture. Black History…
World Multicultural festival 2022
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion in Ottawa by Joy Osiagwu The World Multicultural Festival 2022 was a positive representation of Canada’s multicultural landscape. Canadians from various…