Sunday 31 August 2025
Over 200 members, , families and friends were in attendance as the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa (TTAO) celebrated the 63rd anniversay of the country’s independence in style, at the St. Julian Of Norwich Anglican Church hall at Rossland Avenue, Ottawa. It was an evening of fu, comradeship, delicious food, entertaining music and more. The event also featured the announcement of post-secondary scholarships to a number of young students by the association. A highlight of the evening was the special award and recognition of iconic former TTAO President, Ingrid John-Baptist.
Black Ottawa Scene was there to capture images of the event.
Below are details of the scholarship winners and the TTAO Executive Committee
The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa – 2025 Scholarship Winners:
C.L.R. James Scholarship – Allison Everett; Dr. Sade Francois Scholarship for Young Black Women: Brooklynn Barrett; A.T. Tolley Afro Caribbean Female Scholarship: Keisha Cuffie; A.T. Tolley Afro Caribbean Female Scholarship: Brooklynn Barrett
The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa – 2025-2026 Executive Committee:
President: Indira Thackorie; Vice President: Nira Dookeran; Treasurer: Andrew Williams; Secretary: Judy Madhosingh; Asst. Secretary: Roslyn Bryan; Floor Members: Anne-Marie Bostic; Joycelyn George-Francoise; Resa Solomon-St. Lewis; Past President: Ingrid John-Baptiste; Events Team Leader: Alicia Lopez
