Accolades for Yomi and Kelly Pratt at Black History Month gala
Saturday 27 February Over the past few years, Global Community Alliance (GCA) has become a symbol of unity for Ottawa’s multicultural and multi-ethnic population. GCA’s prime movers, Yomi and Kelly...
“Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” event highlights Black literature
by Sarah Onyango On February 7, 2016, for the 13th year in a row, parents and children gathered at the Ottawa Public Library’s Nepean Centrepointe Branch for “Children’s Stories in...
Research, Repression, and Freedom: A conversation with David Austin
by Sarah Onyango On February 2, 2016, at Carleton University, the Institute of African Studies and History Watch Project presented a Black History Month event entitled: Research, Repression, and Freedom: A...
In conversation with Rev. Joseph Kiirya, River Jordan Ministries
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Was there any person or persons...
“On the rocks” fiesta celebrates Caribbean culture
by Sarah Onyango On Friday, February 5, 2016, at Ottawa City Hall, patrons were treated to an evening of Caribbean music, dancing and cuisine at the “ON THE ROCKS: in...
Letter from the Editor: March 2016
Good morning all Somehow I don’t believe we are in the month of March and about to see the first signs of spring. Frankly I never thought this winter would...
Yvette Yende-Ashiri honorée par l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa
par Sarah Onyango Le 25 février 2016, lors de son 16e gala annuel, au Musée de l’aviation, l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa (ACFO) a remis les six Lauriers et...
Canadian Heritage Minister hosts 20th anniversary of Black History Month
Wednesday 3 February Over a hundred people gathered at the Canadian Museum of Nature on McLeod Street to participate in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Black History Month,...
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau wows Martin Luther King celebrations
Monday 18 January 2016 For the two hundred people gathered at City Hall for the 60th anniversary of the late civil rights icon, Martin Luther King Junior, it was a...
Former Child soldier Michel Chikwanine publishes graphic life story
by Sarah Onyango There is no shortage of inspiring young Africans in our Nation’s Capital! On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, as part of its Fall programming, the Ottawa...
