The Underground Railroad; the West Indian Domestic Scheme; civil war in Somalia, Ethiopia, the DRC, Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone; dictatorial regimes in the Caribbean and Latin America; enlistment in the Canadian military from the Civil War to World War II... We may have migrated to Canada during different centuries and decades, in different waves, from different countries and under different circumstances; however, we blacks all have common African origins and are part of a continuum of "black experience" in Canada. Let's not only celebrate this but honour those who came before us in this land; those whose courage and sacrifice have blazed trails so that we might thrive and prosper in THIS land!
Du 31 janvier au 13 février
Centre sportif (850, boulevard de la Gappe, Gatineau)
Exposition: Le Rwanda, pays des mille collines. D’un cachet festif,
instructif et énergisant, l’exposition Le Rwanda, pays des mille collines
présente le Rwanda, son riche patrimoine naturel, son peuple chaleureux, sa
culture exceptionnelle et les Rwandais établis au Québec avec leur contribution à l’enrichissement collectif et la solidarité entre nos deux peuples. Une exposition qui dévoile tout simplement les secrets de la résilience! Renseignements : [email protected] ou 819 332-1870 Présentée par la Communauté des immigrants rwandais d’Ottawa-Gatineau (CIRO), en collaboration avec Amitiés Canada Rwanda et la Ville de Gatineau.
Friday, February 1
7:00pm.
The Lorraine 'Fritzi' Yale Gallery 1233 Wellington Street West (at Holland Avenue), Ottawa 2nd Floor Level
VERNISSAGE: mixed media art exhibition celebrating of cultural visual arts, showcasing the works of 3 local artists, Chikonzero Chazunguza, Allan Andre, and Elbagir Osman. FREE ADMISSION. The paintings, prints, and drawings will centre on the notion of identity and culture and the many forms in which it is represented. The works deal with the idea of cultural hybridity and the influence the experience of different cultures bring. This exhibition will be a dynamic colourful display of the ambiguous nature of culture.Works on display from February 1st-28th 2013. For more info: Malika Welsh, Curator at [email protected] and (613)558-2162
Vendredi 1er février
20 h
Cabaret La Basoche (120, rue Principale, Gatineau-secteur Hull)
SPECTACLE: H’SAO, Vol 235. Incontestable virtuose de la musique a cappella, H’Sao, groupe afro pop de Montréal, s’inspire du gospel, de la musique traditionnelle africaine et de ses racines tchadiennes pour créer un son unique, résolument contemporain et teinté de pop, de soul, de jazz et de rhythm and blues. Droits d’entrée : 28 $ (adultes), 25 $ (aînés) et 23 $ (étudiants). Réservation : 819 243-8000. Présenté par la Ville de Gatineau.
Saturday, February 2
2:00pm.
Hintonburg Community Center, Wellington Room (1064 Wellington Street West)
Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Presents: "W.A.R. Stories: Walter Anthony Rodney" a film by Clairmont Chung. Film Screening and discussion with Clairmont Chung. This film covers the life of world renowned, historian, author, and activist, Dr. Walter Rodney who was assassinated on Friday, June 13, 1980, at age 38, in his native Guyana. It’s a story of a man who dedicated his life, and ultimately, gave his life in the struggle for equal rights and justice. Autophgraphed copies of "Walter Rodney, a promised of revoluntion" written by Clairmont chung will be on sale. Admission: $5, children 12 and under free. Info: 613 291-3915.
Samedi 2 février
18 h à 22 h
Maison du citoyen, salle Gatineau (25, rue Laurier, Gatineau-secteur Hull)
Souper littéraire Haïti : une langue, l’organisation de tout un pays. Prenez part à un souper littéraire sur la thématique Un aménagement linguistique pour le développement d’Haïti. Toute une soirée animée en français et en créole agrémentée de musique d’ambiance et d’un récital de poèmes. Présentation du livre intitulé Aménagement linguistique par M. Longfosse et M. Placide, suivi de discussions. Droits d’entrée : 35 $ par
personne (14 ans et plus). Réservation : [email protected]
ou 613 738-9202 auprès de Michel-Ange Hyppolite. Présenté par Les Soirées
littéraires.
Saturday, February 2
6:00pm to 9:30pm
Library & Archives Canada - 395 Wellington Street
African Heritage Centre, African festival and Jumba Dambe present: KARIBU-AFRI-CANADA. Program includes traditional dances, belly dance, Salsa, Venezuelan dances, African drumming & guitar; African art exhibition, emerging rap artists, a live fashion show & much more.....Tickets: $10 (Adult) in advance & $15 at the door. Free for children 12yrs & under. Tickets are available at DJ Market & Money Mega Mart at 362 Rideau st.(There are more places to get tickets. Info: 613-860-3022;
613-791-4487;613-297-5379 &819-595-3583.
Saturday, February 2
Doors open at 7pm, showtime 8pm
LAGO - 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Dows Lake Pavilion)
Ebony & Ivory . CARIVIBE . @iamdjmace present: The Fab Five Comedy Tour. Comedians TRIXX, Jean Paul, Patrick Haye, Jay Martin & Cedric Newman come together for a comedy show like no other. Get ready to laugh until you cry! Mood music by DJ MACE & MASSIVE VIBES. Tickets: $30 advace, $40 at the door. $1 for every paid patron that attends this event will be donated to the SHELDON O'GRADY FUND. Limited
advance tickets available at:
The Pita Pit – 373 Dalhousie St. 613-789-2239; Norml Clothing – 184 Rideau St. 613-562-2043; Fades – 597 Somerset St. W 613-230-3233, 1800 Bank St. 613-737-3633; Phresh Barbershop - 3098 Carling Ave. 613-321-1447;
Tropical Garden – 556 Montreal Rd. 613-746-5600; Island Flava - 409 Dalhousie St. 613-321-4198; L&F Montego Place - 2211 St Joseph Blvd.
613-830-8377; Bananas – 2010 Trim Rd. 613-837-5555; Massive Vibes – 613-261-5106; Ebony & Ivory Ent. – 613-590-1588, 613-316-1113, 613-797-9104, 613-291-3975
Saturday February 2
10.00 p.m. - 2.00 a.m.
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Caribbean History: Back to Basics After Party. Admission: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Organised by the West Indian Student Ensemble (W.I.S.E) to showcase the culture and music of the islands. With live performances, a presentation plus music and dancing. DJ: Hypnotx Soundz
Information: [email protected]
Monday February 4 &Tuesday February 5
Monday : 9.00 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday : 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa African & Caribbean Health symposium for service
providers Free admission. Pre-registration required. Goal: to
create a collaborative network to address social determinants of health for
African, Caribbean and Black communities. Service providers and community
leaders are invited to this important event. Info:Jane Karago 613-238-8210 Ext. 2252
Wednesday, February 6
6:00-9:00 pm
Octopus Books at Under One Roof, 251 Bank Street, 2nd Floor
PANEL DISCUSSION: Connecting struggles: Remembering Amilcar Cabral Forty Years On. Presented by OPIRG Carleton, Institute of African
Studies, Institute of African Studies Student Association, Octopus Books.
January 20th marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Amilcar Cabral, guerrilla, revolutionary thinker and theorist who worked for the liberation of Guinea Bissau, Angola and Cape Verde, and towards the emancipation of the so-called “third-world.” Film followed by panel discussion. Film: “African Leaders”. Panel Discussion: Firoze Manji, Founder of Pambazuka news; Adrian Harewood, CBC journalist; Wangui Kimari, Ph.D Candidate, York University.
Thursday, February 7
4.00 – 5.00 p.m.
Ottawa Police Service
Headquarters, 474 Elgin Street
Ottawa Police Service Black History Month Celebration. Free Admission. Come and join the Ottawa Police Service as they raise their Black History Month banner in celebration of Black History Month. Music and refreshments provided. OC Transpo Buses #5 and #6. Info: 613-236-1222 Ext. 5011 / [email protected]
Thursday, February 7
6:30pm - 1:00am
Club SAW - 67, rue Nicholas Street, Ottawa
CHUO 89.1 FM Auction & Dance Party. Featuring a live auctioneer,
Colin Latreille from Colin Latreille Auction Services. Viewing of items
is from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with some backing music provided by Michael Dubue of the Hilotrons' record collection. Auction starts at 7:30pm and ends by 9:30pm followed by an awesome dance party featuring DJ Sweetcheeks (Kitchen Party), DJ Zattar (TIMEKODE / TK FM) & DJ Alive (Good Fridays / Beats, Rhymes & Life) & DJ lambrabbit that will go on into the night! Admission is absolutely free but you have to bring some $ to win some of these awesome prizes or to purchase a refreshement from the bar!
Friday February 8
1.15 p.m.
Overbrooke-Forbes Community Resource Centre (225 Donald Street, Suite 120)
Diabetes, What You Should Know (in French). Free Admission. Are you at risk for diabetes? Ottawa Public Health invites you to come and get your blood pressure and waist circumference measured, to see if you are at risk for diabetes! Partners: Overbrooke-Forbes Community Resource Centre,
Lowertown Community Resource Centre, Vanier Community Services Centre,
Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health.
Info: Carole Legault 613-745-0073 ext. 147 / [email protected]
Saturday, February 9
11:00am until 4:00pm
Knox Presbyterian Church Ottawa - 120 Lisgar St., Ottawa
CRAFT SHOW: For The Love Of Winter, presented by CURIOUS. Featuring the works of 30 local artists, including CHIDIMA DEZIGNS! The perfect place to come in from the cold, enjoy some tasty treats, and take in some of the beauty that the artistic community in Ottawa has to offer. There will also be tarot readings, and the always popular craft supply swap! With so many unique, one-of-a-kind creations, and free gifts to the first 25 people in the door, make sure you get there early!
Saturday, February 9
6:00pm Champagne Cocktail
Reception; 7:00pm Dinner
Ottawa Police Association -Russell Lounge, 141 Catherine St. Ottawa
VIVANTE Gala. Vivante is a celebration of the style, culture, gastronomy, rhythm and the remarkable diversity that is Ottawa. This one of a kind Gala brings together movers and shakers from the community for an enchanting evening in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). In 2011, we were delighted to welcome the President and CEO of CHEO, Alex Munter as our Keynote Speaker, John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs and numerous other dignitaries as guests. Under the theme: Live to Give. Joie de Vivre! guests to Vivante will enjoy a Champagne Cocktail reception, a fashion installation by Kania Couture, live art installation by Allan André, a gourmet
dinner, Keynote Remarks by Dr. Carrol Pitters, Chief of Staff, CHEO and Vivante's Honorary Patron Senator Don Meredith, and spend the evening dancing to the riveting sounds of the best of iconic music. The event will be hosted by Solange Tuyishime, Miss Galaxy 2013 and UNICEF Canada
Ambassador, Honorary Patron, Vivante. Tickets: $65.00 per person Visit www.vivantegala.com for more information or email [email protected]
Saturday February 9
8.00 p.m. – 2.00 a.m.
Club Saw, 67 Nicholas Street
A Roots Rock Reggae Night of Education, Entertainment & Grooving. Documentary presentations on Rastafari and paying tribute to reggae greats Alton Ellis, Lucky Dubé and Peter Tosh. Performances featuring local artists followed by an Irie Vibes Dance Session. Music by DJs Wally B, Oscar and Hypnotx Soundz. Admission: $10.00 advance tickets, $15 at the door.
Info:Jaimanne Leopold [email protected] / 613-404-4190
Saturday, February 9
9:00pm
Concorde Motel - 333, Montreal Rd.
FACES presents: T n'T Caribbean Carnival Style Dance Party. Showcasing 2013 Calypso and featuring: Island Tempo Band, Mr. T ( CHUO Caribbean Flavour) & Len P Dr. Soul/Mr. Music. $5 before 11pm, $15 after. Info: 613-230-1279, [email protected], www.lpdrsoul.com
Sunday, February 10
2.00 - 4.00 p.m.
Ottawa Public Library, Nepean Centrepointe Branch, Children's Program Room 101 Centrepointe Dr. (OC Transpo Baseline Stn)
Children’s Stories in the Diaspora. Free Admission. Listen to readers from the black community share children's stories written by black authors from the diaspora. Books from the library will be on display and a local bookseller will have books for sale on site. All are welcome to attend this family event. A partnership between the Ottawa Public Library and Black History Ottawa.
Info: [email protected]
Sunday, February 10
2.00 - 4.00 p.m.
St. Alban’s Church - 454, King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
Reconciliation Day. Free admission. Reconciliation Day 2013 marks the 145th anniversary of the February 1867 marriage of Agnes Bernard of Jamaica and Sir John A Macdonald, first Prime Minister of Canada and a Father of Confederation. Tribute will be paid to Lady Agnes for money she raised to pay off the construction of the church, built in Confederation year, to serve the poor. This social justice mission continues today through Centre 454, serving the homeless or persons at risk of homelessness. The tribute will include a reconciliation service, installation of a memorial plaque near to Sir John A's pew marker; and request for donations in her name, to support for Centre 454. Information: [email protected]
Sunday, February 10
3pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio, Shenkman Art Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans
WEST AFRICAN DANCE & DRUMMING WORKSHOPS. Drums will be provided, but by all means, bring your own djembe if you have one. Wear clothes to move and sweat in! We dance in bare feet, but if you need to wear your athletic shoes, please bring a clean, inside pair out of respect for the dance floor (which is lovely). Cost: 1 Workshop - $15 or Both
Workshops - $25 (ages 12 and up only please). Drumming teacher: Fana Soro (former member of the Ballet National de Cote d'Ivoire). Dance teacher: Kesseke Yeo (former member of the Ballet National de Cote d'Ivoire). Live Drum Accompaniment: The Soro Family. Register in advance: by email [email protected]; by text 613.552.3566
Wednesday, February 13
945 Wellington Street, Ottawa (OC Transpo #2)
6pm - 8pm
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION: Making Canadian Black History a
Priority, by Sarah Onyango. Join us as we explore the reasons why Canada's Black communities are not more active in promoting Canadian Black history...
COST: $30 (Non-member); $15 (Member). RSVP required at e[email protected] More info on NB2PW: www.nb2pw.net
Wednesday, Febuary 13
Doors open at 7pm. Showtime: 7:30pm
Richcraft Theatre, Shenkman Art Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans
AFRICAN SNOW! Artists: Fana Soro, Jean Pierre Makosso, Kesseke Yeo, Mohammed Diarra, Kaly Soro, Nadjema Soro and Zié Soro. Special Guest Master of Ceremonies: Ahmadou Gitteh from the Gitteh Foundation. There is an explosion of warmth and energy when Masabo hits the stage! This dynamic ensemble of hereditary West African master musicians, dancers and storytellers fills the air with soaring melodies
and driving rhythms as the ancient arts of West Africa are brought to life. Led
by renowned Fana Soro, the performance is a feast of traditional songs, stories, athletic dance and absolutely stunning musicianship. Cost: Adults $20, Students/Kids $15 Where to buy tickets: at the door from 6pm to 7pm day of concert. By text 613.552.3566 and by email at [email protected];
at Carleton University in the Atrium on Tuesdays, Feb 5 and 12 from 12pm to 1pm; from Fana 613.618.8114 or [email protected]. Tous les événement sont bilingues!
Thursday February 14
5.30pm
Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre - 1376 Carling Ave. , Ottawa
Jamaican Ottawa Diaspora Information Session, presented by Jamaican
Ottawa Diaspora Group, in collaboration with The Jamaica National Building
Society-Toronto Representative Office, under the Distinguished Patronage of the Jamaica High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sheila Sealy- Monteith. Come learn how: you can enhance the lives of Jamaicans through life-quality improvement projects; you can participate in national development, while achieving individual development; you can participate in the 2013 Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica to be held June 15-18, 2013. Refreshments will be served. For more info: Donette Grant- Anderson 613-291-4483 Debbie Thomas 613-282-1528, Rowland Gordon 613-897-2386 Renford Thomas Jr 613-863-0762.
Jeudi 14 février
20 h
Salle Jean-Despréz (25, rue Laurier, Gatineau-secteur Hull)
SPECTACLE: Jazzilarant, un duo endiablé avec des performances vocales à couper le souffle. Barbara et Kim revisitent leurs influences musicales à travers un répertoire d’hier à aujourd’hui en y ajoutant une pointe d’humour et plusieurs brins de folie! Droits d’entrée : 28 $ (adultes), 25 $ (aînés) et 23 $ (étudiants). Réservation : 819 243-8000. Présenté par la Ville de Gatineau.
Friday, February 15
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
150 Gloucester Street, Ottawa (Operation Come Home offices)
3rd Annual Ujima Job Fair. Free admission for all youth and job seekers. Organised by Jaku Konbit’s youth leaders, in collaboration with “Operation Come Home”, West Indian Student Ensemble and local community businesses and organizations in Ottawa. The job fair will promote opportunities and resources available to youth seeking employment, volunteer and entrepreneurial experience. Info: Tayo Olaf [email protected] /
613-567-0600
Friday, February 15
Reception 5:45pm;. Speech: 6:45pm; Dinner: 7:45pm
Sheraton Hotel - 150 Albert Street, Ottawa
26th Annual Humanitarian Gala by the Royal Commonwealth Society Ottawa Branch (www.ottawa.rcs.ca). Annual gala and membership registration featuring guest speaker Dr. Roseann Runte, BA, MA, PhD, President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University. The presentation is entitled "Do we have a common wealth in a time of bursting bubbles?" The beneficiary is CANHAVE CHILDREN'S CENTRE INC. Children’s Centre
aims to improve the well-being and opportunity of Ugandan HIV/AIDS-affected orphans through educational support and care www.canhave.org
Cost: RCS members: $85.00; Non-members $125 and a year's membership in the RCS. All tickets include a $20 tax receipt that will be emailed to you after the event. Note: Please note there is an online transaction fee to ease the burden of volunteer administration. Order tickets online at: http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/5291599316/?ref=enivtefor001&utm_source=eb_email&utm_media=email&utm_compaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=readmore&invite=null#
If you are unable to complete an online credit card transaction please contact
us by phone or email at Julie Davidson 613-741-9974 o[email protected] or Joy Tilsley 613 747 7318
Saturday, February 16
2:00pm
Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa -420 Sparks Street (near Bronson)
CONCERT: Cathedral Arts Young Artists' Showcase. Special guest New York bass Gregory Sheppard, who has performed in opera, concerts, and recitals throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada, will host this wonderful event. Host Gregory Sheppard will perform songs written or
arranged by black composers Leslie Adams and Leo Edwards. The concert will
feature a multicultural representation of Ottawa’s finest rising talent
including: Award-winning cellist, 15-year old Bryan Cheng; Gospel and jazz vocalist Welile Nxumalo will perform songs written by Luther Vandross and Prince; noted pianist and Carleton University alumnus John Dapaah; Ottawa Kiwanis Festival 2012 Vocal Open Trophy winner, soprano Keena Eloise; outstanding young saxophonist Jacob Armstrong; ultra-talented young Ottawa opera singers, soprano Maria Gubbels and bass Gabriel Sanchez Ortega. Tickets General $20; Students $10.Purchase Tickets Online www.cathedralarts.ca Information:
Telephone: (613) 567-1787 Email: [email protected]
Cathedral Arts Box Office Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, Lauder Hall, 439 Queen Street (Accessibility Entrance) Office Hours: Monday to Friday:
11am-1pm
Saturday, February 16
Table d'hôte dinner from 6pm; show at 9pm
FARE BLEND Restaurant- 337 Somerset Street, W., Ottawa
Grand Opening & Valentine Dinner Dance featuring: The Legendary Maytones (from Jamaica), with special guest, Juliet Nelson. Advance tickets: $125+tax/person (downstairs dinner seating), $150+tax/person (upstairs dinner seating). reservations: Tel: 613 567-3700 More info on the restaurant: www.fareblend.com
Saturday, February 16
6.30 - 8.00 p.m.
2200 Benjamin Ave. Highway 417 / Woodroffe Ave.
CONCERT: Singing in the Spirit. Free Admission. A celebration of gospel music and spirituals by the Ottawa Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Info: Joan Grant or Janice Anderson [email protected] /
613-728-3558 or 613-728-8178
Samedi 16 février
19 h à 21 h
Centre communautaire des Haïtiens de l’Outaouais (CENCHO),629, rue Centre, Ottawa, K1K 2N8
CONFÉRENCE: Civilisation «nègre» et devoir de promotion. Conférencier : Dr. Yves Antoine (auteur). Venez passer un bon moment entre nous, tout en dégustant des bouchées à la saveur haïtienne, dans une ambiance de discussion amicale. Profitez de cette occasion pour appuyer notre campagne de financement du CENCHO. Pour plus d'info: (613) 702 – 3852 ou [email protected]
Sunday, February 17
Beginning at 10:45am
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church (Bank and Fourth Avenue in the Glebe)
Annual service in celebration of Black History Month. There will be special music for the occasion and the sermon will be preached by Ewart Walters, Moderator of the church. The sermon title is “The Black Woman’s Religion.” After the service there will be a special time in the church parlour celebrating Jesus’ love for us. Cake and other treats will be served.
Sunday, February 17
Mugshots Bar - 75 Nicholas St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Pros vs Joes Youth Poetry Slam. Presented by DUSTY OWL &
3Dreads and a Baldhead. Hosted by John Akapata & Jacqueline Lawrence.
Admission: Your passion & a perishable ethnic food can for the Food Bank.
Donations welcomed to support the 2013 Black Youth Conference.
Info: Email: [email protected] Website: www.3dreads.com
Monday, February 18
830pm-1030pm
412 Preston, Ottawa (in the heart of Little Italy)
“The Underground Comedy Railroad”, the 1st All Black Canadian Comedy tour across Canada. Featuring Rodney Ramsey, Andrew Searles, Daniel Woodrow, Keesha Brownie, and special guests! Tickets are only $15. For ticket reservations, call Absolute Comedy at: 613-233-8000 www.absolutecomedy.ca/RailRoad.html
Lundi 18 février
19 h 30
Les Brasseurs de temps - 170, rue Montcalm,
Gatineau (Hull)
CONCERT: L'artiste d'origine cubaine Caridad Cruz, avec l'incomparable Miguel de Armas au piano. Entrée: 15 $ Tél.: 819 205-4999, poste 1
Site Web : http://www.brasseursdutemps.com
Wednesday, February 20
4:30pm
Saint Paul University, Guigues Hall, Alumni Amphitheatre, Room 1124, Ground floor - 223 rue Main Street, Ottawa
Africa Study Group meeting including a presentation by H.E. Mr. Membathisi Mdladlana, High Commissioner of South Africa, provisionally entitled: Africa and Canada: A South African Viewpoint" Speaker Bio -- Born in the Eastern Cape, and reared both there and in Cape Town, Mr. Mdladlana trained as a teacher and taught in Cape Town 1972-81, following which he was principal of a primary school from 1982-93. He became involved in teacher struggles and was founding president of
the South Africa Democratic Teachers Union, an affiliate of the Congress of
South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU). A veteran of the African National Congress (ANC), he was a National Executive Member until 2007 and served on the Education Committee, in which capacity he visited the Canadian Teachers' Federation and several of its provincial affiliates. Mr. Mdladlana became a Member of Parliament in 1994, later serving as whip before being appointed by President Mandela to his Cabinet as Minister of Labour in 1998. In that capacity he has served all four South African presidents, from Mandela to Nzuma, until 2010. He was then posted as South Africa's Ambassador to Burundi before being named High Commissioner to Canada.
Wednesday, February 20
Doors at 6pm; Performances at 6:30pm
Pressed Cafe - 750, Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON
The Great Black North - Ottawa Launch Urban Legends Poetry Slam. Featuring poetry readings and performances by the Nation's Capital Poets feat. Scruffmouth at Urban Legends Poetry Slam.
Wednesday, February 20
6pm -9pm
Ottawa Police Association, 141 Catherine Street
Ottawa Police Services Board and the Ottawa Police Service presents:
awarding the annual Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship to a woman from a racialized or Aboriginal community who expresses an interest in policing as a career with the Ottawa Police. The Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award was established in 1993 in honour of the late Thomas G. Flanagan who served as Chief of Police of the Ottawa Police Service between 1989 and 1993. Help raise funds for the continuation of the scholarship by purchasing a ticket to attend a cultural wine and cheese show which will include music, a silent auction, and a variety of food from some of Ottawa’s finest restaurants. Ticket: $25/person. Tickets available from Chelby at 613-709-3799 or [email protected]
Mercredi 20 février
À compter de 18 h
Cafétéria de La Cité collégiale (Pavillon G)
Mois de l’histoire des Noirs à La Cité collégiale. L’occasion par excellence de reconnaître l’apport des communautés noires à La Cité collégiale. Leur présence enrichit chaque facette de la vie au Collège et nous sommes fiers de leur appartenance à la grande famille de La Cité collégiale. Venez fêter cette présence nous vous invitons à venir célébrer avec nous et vos amis. Au programme: des prestations musicales, une exposition, un léger souper
et des prix de présence vous y attendent! Droit d’entrée : 5 $ pour les
étudiants et 10 $ pour les employés et les participants externes. Les billets
sont en vente au Complexe sportif (pièce H1060) et à la Direction du recrutement et du marketing (pièce C2020). Pour info: Albert Kayumba, 613-742-2483, poste 2853 ou avec Alain Cyr-Russo au poste 2028.
Thursday February 21
7:30 - 10.00 p.m.
National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - 53 Elgin St
Beyond the Railroad - Black History in Canada. Ottawa Storytellers celebrates Black History Month, telling the stories of Black Canadians from 1608 to today with a blend of stories and spoken word poetry. Join storyteller Ruthanne Edward and spoken word artist Greg 'Ritallin' Frankson, as they share tales of the men and women of African origin and descent who made their homes in Canada and helped build this country. Hard times and good times, tragedy and triumph, their stories have it all. Admission: $20
Info: Caitlyn Paxson:
[email protected] / 613-322-8336
Friday, February 22
8:30am - 4:00pm
St. Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa
The Black Youth Conference & BlackYouthaPalooza: "Be More CommUnity". Presented by the Be More Academy of 3Dreads and a Baldhead. Admission: Students $15, CommUnity $20, includes lunch and t-shirt. Info: Email: [email protected] Website: www.3dreads.com
Friday, February 22
MANSION - 400A Dalhousie St., downtown Ottawa
Ebony & Ivory . Jet City . @iamdjmace present: NOIR The All Black Wear Affair 2013. Music by LISSA MONET, SPOONZ & MACE. Strict formal dress code: ALL BLACK FORMAL ATTIRE A MUST. For Bottle Service & VIP Booths call 613-878-8110, 613-590-1588
[email protected] @iamdjmace $20 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Textures 613-241-8977, The Pita Pit 613-789-2239, Norml
Clothing 613-562-2043, Fades 613-230-3233, 613-737-3633, Ebony
& Ivory 613-590-1588, 613-316-1113, 613-797-9104, 613-852-9980, L&F
Montego Place 613-830-8377, Bananas – 613-837-5555, Phresh Barbershop -3098 Carling Ave. 613-321-1447 .
Saturday, February 23
9:00am - 4:00pm
St. Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa
Prerequisite Course of the International Black Summit. "The
Purpose of the International Black Summit is to provide an opportunity for
participants to bring into being their vision for the black community and the
world." Adults $100, Youth $25 (8yrs old - 18), Young Adult $75 (18yrs old
- 25yrs old). You must register to participate. Info: Email: [email protected] Website: www.3dreads.com
Saturday, February 23
3pm - 4:30pm
Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100, rue Laurier St., Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 / Tél. 819 776-8531
One More River to Cross: Tales of the Underground Railroad. The story of the Underground Railroad is one of suffering and courage, and is not only about escaping slavery but also about beginnings. Join historians and masterful storytellers Shannon and Bryan Prince as they bring to life this remarkable true story with hauntingly beautiful songs by Denise Pelley and Tom Starks. Tickets: $5. Tickets available online, at the Museum Box Office, or by calling 819 776-7000. To purchase tickets online, please follow these steps: click on the “Tickets” button above to reach our main ticketing page, then select “Special Events” from the menu on the lefthand side, and proceed with your order. Theatre
http://www.civilization.ca/event/one-more-river-to-cross-tales-of-the-underground-railroad
Saturday, February 23
5pm - 7pm
Orange Art Gallery - 233, Armstrong Street, Ottawa
BlackYouthaPalooza: "Dear Ottawa" Project: Ottawa thru the lens of Black Youth. Admission: Your passion & a perishable ethnic food can for the Food Bank. N.B. Wine and Olive Oil Tasting. Donations welcome in support of the Be More Academy. Info:: Email: [email protected] Website: www.3dreads.com
Saturday, February 23
Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner @ 7:30pm
St. Anthony's Banquet Hall (523 St. Anthony Street @ Preston)
Guyana Republic Gala: Under the distinguished patronage of High Commissioner to Canada for Guyana, His Excellency Harry Narine Nawbatt, the Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Inc. celebrates it's 43rd year as a Republic. Music by: DJ Thomas (Montreal) and Massive Vibes Sounds and Guest DJ's. Dinner/Dance $60; Dance only $20. Info: Razor Barber Shop 613 218-8062 (631 Somerset St. West); Phresh Barber Shop 613 321-1447 (3098 Carling Ave); Mugena African Caribbean Foods & Restaurant 613
722-8228 (911 Richmond Road)); Martine 613 889-4850; Simone 613 291-3915 or Denise 613 692-5224. Portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the GOCA Scholarship & Charities Fund.
Saturday February 23
8pm
Centre Communautaire Tétreau, parc Moussette (361, Boulevard de Lucerne, Gatineau Hull)
We Salsa, We Jamming! Salsa-Reggae Night Salsa LOca invites you to a great night of Afro-Latin salsa and reggae to celebrate Black History Month and pay to tribute Bob Marley. Dance workshop and show for your enjoyment. Traditional African and Caribbean attire encouraged and welcome! For more information, please visit www.salsaloca.ca. Admission: 8$ per person (14 and more) Reservation: [email protected] or tel: (819)208-9484 Presented by Club Social Salsa Loca
Dimanche 24 février
12 h à 16 h
Agora Gilles-Rocheleau de la Maison du citoyen (25, rue Laurier)
Noirs-si-Sons, Toute une célébration pour avoir un « Fun noir »! Venez célébrer et vous imprégner de la richesse culturelle des communautés noires de Gatineau! Spectacles rythmés, mets typiques, foire artisanale et expositions à la « Manière-noire ». Découvrez la culture et les sonorités de ces peuples! Noir-Si-Sons est un après-midi de détente en famille
autour de spectacles colorés sur une grande scène, des délices culinaires et une foire artisanale. Faîtes un beau voyage à travers les sonorités et saveurs de l’Afrique et des Caraïbes et découvrirez les habiletés des artisans de ces
communautés. Présenté par le Conseil des Communautés Noires
Sunday, February 24
4pm-6pm
Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church (225 McLellan Rd, Ottawa, K2H 8N5 (@ the basement, separate entrance)
The Ottawa Society of the Ghana Methodist Church invites you to a Black History Month Service celebrating the rich heritage and many achievements of blacks throughout history and encouraging our youth to make a positive difference. Theme: Endeavour to Reach Your God-Given Goal. Key Note Speakers: Dr. Sam Kwofie, accomplished dentist and community leader; Mr. Obed Okyere, former president, Carleton University Students Association. Guest of Honour: His Excellency Samuel Valis-Akyianu, High Commissioner of Ghana to Canada. Officiating Minister: Very Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Asare-Kusi, Superintendent Minister in charge of the Ghana Methodist Church Mission in Canada. For more info: A. Mensah - 613 823 2291 or A. Adoquaye - 613 823 3035
Sunday, February 24
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Ottawa Little Theatre - 400, King Edward Ave., Ottawa
WORDS OF A POET- Vol.IV. Since 2008, Words of A Poet has not only showcased some of Ottawa's finest poetic talents but also introduced many internationally acclaimed artists such as Shihan, Black Ice, Amir Sulaiman, Alysia harris, and B.Yung. WORDS OF A POET-Vol.IV will feature : RALIQ BASHARD - Formerly known as B.YUNG (New York, NY), KOMI OLAF (Toronto, ON), IKENNA ONYEGBULA (Ottawa, ON), HODAN IBRAHIM (Ottawa, ON), BRANDON WINT (2-time Canadian National Slam team champion), RAGAEEB SYNONYMOUS, IBN NAJEEB (Ottawa, ON). Tickets: $15 in Advance | $20 at the door.
Monday, February 25
3:00 pm
University of Ottawa Faculty of Social Sciences Building, 120 University, room 4004
TALK presented by CIPS: "Africa: New Hopes and Old Illusions" with Stephen Ellis (African Studies Center, University of Leiden.). Leading business publications and business analysts have recently become very optimistic about Africa, noting its high growth rates and enthusing about its potential as the world’s last emerging market. This is in notable contrast with so much writing about Africa from the last century, which often tended to focus on Africa’s perceived failures and on its potential for development rather than on its rather modest achievements at that period. This presentation will argue that Africa is indeed developing, but in ways that
few people foresaw. In particular, it is unlikely that many African states, even
those with high economic growth rates, will evolve in the directions generally
recommended by development experts. Stephen Ellis is a historian with a broad range of interests in contemporary history and politics. His most recent book, Season of Rains: Africa in the World, is an overview of Africa’s place in
contemporary history. In addition to his work at the ASC, Stephen Ellis is the
Desmond Tutu Professor of Youth, Sport and Reconciliation at the Faculty of
Social Sciences at the VU University, Amsterdam. He is a member of various
editorial boards, including that of the journal African Affairs, of which he is
a former editor. Free. In English. Registration is not required.
Monday, February 25
7:30 pm
River Building, Room 2200, Carleton University
DOCUMENTARY NIGHT, hosted by Eritrean Ottawa Student Association. Featuring the documentary "Eritrea's Struggle to
Survive". Enjoy fine Eritrean cuisine while learning about one of the youngest African nations. Eritrea's Struggle to Survive is an award-winning documentary that focuses Eritrea's shining example of how religious and cultural strife can be overcome through a shared sense of nationhood. This Baney Media film has won the Cine Golden Eagle Award and, more importantly, has been selected for airing by no less than 51 PBS stations across the United States.