Reception for Jamaican High Commissioner to Canada
13 March 2015 A reception for Mrs. Janice Miller, High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada, was held at City Hall, under the auspices of the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association. Among the…
Ghana celebrates Independence Day
Saturday 7 March 2015 The Ghanaian Association of Ottawa hosted Ghana’s 58th Independence Celebration Dinner and Dance in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission at the Villa Marconi Centre on…
GPM releases new album on Valentine’s Day
GPM releases new album on Valentine’s Day by Sarah Onyango So what did you do for Valentine’s Day? If you’re a fan of GPM – the husband and wife duo…
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…
Black community leaders inducted into Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration
Tuesday 3 March 2015 Ten black community leaders were among those inducted the City of Ottawa Wall of Inspiration, in acknowledgement of their initiative and outstanding community engagement. These Community…
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Jamaican Self-Help partnered with Trinity Anglican Church to hold a fundraising concert presented under the patronage of…
Noirs-Si-Sons cultural showcase in Gatineau
Noirs-Si-Sons cultural showcase in Gatineau by Sarah Onyango On Saturday, February 2st, the Conseil de la communauté noire de Gatineau held a colourful cultural showcase at City Hall to close that…
Flavours of Africa showcase a hit with fans
Flavours of Africa March 2015 by Sarah Onyango On Friday, March 13, 2015, the East African Students’ Association of Carleton (EASAC) teamed up with Carleton’s READ Initiative (Research, Education, Accessibility…
Our Health Matters seminar focusses on diabetes
Our Health Matters seminar by Sarah Onyango On February 20, 2015, the Black Ottawa Business Network Social Group teamed up with the Canadian Diabetes Association – Ottawa to present an…
Parkdale United Church celebrates Martin Luther King Day
Sunday 18 January 2015 Scores of worshipers were at the Parkdale United Church for the annual Martin Luther King Day memorial service in honour of the late civil rights icon. The…
