Carleton U hosts bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth scholars
Carleton University Institute of African Studies bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth scholars (QES) West Africa program by Prof Nduka Otiono, Director Institute of African Studies Monday 22 July 2024 On…
Councilor Rawlson King: Newsletter – 26 July 2024
A Message from Councillor King Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and West Nile virus. Mosquito trapping and testing — components of Ottawa…
2024 Welcoming Ottawa Week Ambassadors celebrated
By Sarah Onyango Monday 7 June 2024 What an amazing start to my week it was to celebrate our 2024 Welcoming Ottawa Week Ambassadors this morning! It was truly inspiring…
Oriana Mesfin wins Oladapo Agoro award for Peace
Tuesday 9 July 2024 Big round of applause for the 2024 recipient of the Oladapo Agoro award for Peace from Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School, Oriana Mesfin! Oriana, congratulations…
Sola Fasoyinu celebrates 70th birthday
Saturday 20 July 2024 Over 400 friends and family were ate the Walter Baker arena in Barrhaven to pay homage to Obasola Fasoyinu as she celebrated her 70th birthday. With…
Melody P. Omboli, LL.M International Law
WELCOMING MELODY-FAITH P. OMBOLI TO THE OMBOLI’S UNIVERSE OF MASTER’S DEGREE HOLDERS (THE O-UNIVERSE) AFTER EARNING HER MASTER’S IN INTERNATIONAL LAW (LL.M.) IN 2024 FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTREAL, QUEBEC!…
True strength is based on solidarity: Racism in Privy Council Office
Tuesday 30 July 2024 True strength is based on solidarity: Addressing racism in Canada’s Privy Council Office by Ketcia Peters In a world where institutionalized discrimination and bias are deeply…
African Canadian Association responds to Ottawa Police use of force report
Wednesday 17 July 2024 African Canadian Association of Ottawa demands change in police practices When Ottawa police officers use force in the course of their duties, Black people are still…
Remembering Ike Awgu (1983-2023)
Chasing Life: In Loving memory of a dear son, Ike Awgu (1983-2023) by Okey Awgu (Father) Death leaves a devastating vacuum and hearthache, no one can heal, but our love…
Kwaku Kusi-Appiah: Addressing the “Indigenous problem”
Friday 26 July 2024 ————————————————- “We give Indigenous people a ‘shvt’ load of money, so what is their problem? Confronting the ignorant and cynical narrative at the dinner table.” by…