Order of Ottawa award for Professor Josephine Etowa
Thursday 14 November 2024 Ottawa’s own Professor Josephine Etowa was awarded the Order of Ottawa by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, at a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday 14 November 2024….
Order of Ottawa award for Franklin Epape
Thursday 14 November 2024 Business entrepreneur and founder of the African Development Network, Franklin Epape was honoured with the Order of Ottawa by the Mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe, on…
Family celebrates life of Felicite Murangira
Monday 18 November 2024 Family and friends celebrate the life of Felicite Murangira who passed away on 6 November 2023 by Sarah Onyango Tu nous manque cruellement, chère Maman Féli!…
Diaspora Impact Forum held on Parliament Hill
Monday 25 November 2024 Diaspora Impact Forum conference held on Parliament Hill by Sarah Onyango Last Thursday, I was privileged to attend the opening day of the 2024 Diaspora Impact…
War Museum hosts Remembrance Day memorial for Black veterans
Monday 11 November 2024 Canadian War Museum hosts Remembrance Day memorial for Black veterans by Sarah Onyango, Black History Ottawa community Outreach Officer I spent part 2 of my 2024…
Dapo Agoro Fun Day celebrates life of youthful hero
Saturday 31 August 2024 The annual Dapo Agoro Funday took place at the Blackburn Community Park on Saturday 31 August 2024. A day to honour the life of a promising…
Empress Nyiringango thrills Ottawa fans
Rwandan Canadian award-winning singer-songwriter, Empress Nyiringango wows fans at the Shenkman Arts Theatre by Sarah Onyango Sunday 8 September 2024 Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of taking in some…
Miguel Des Armas lights up Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference
Miguel Des Armas leads Ottawa Latin Jazz conference by Sarah Onyango Sunday 22 September 2024 And it’s a wrap!!! Last night’s dazzling performances by Primary Colours and the Miguel de…
Rev Anthony Bailey’s final Sunday service features Imani Gospel Choir
Saturday 23 September 2024 by Sarah Onyango Since I won’t be in town for Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey‘s last sermon before his retirement, I thought I’d head to Parkdale United…
Canadian Museum of History hosts Emancipation Day event
Thursday 1 August 2024 Canada’s national capital celebrates Emancipation Day in style by Sarah Onyango Many thanks to the Canadian Museum of History for this afternoon’s splendid Emancipation Day featuring…
