2017 Barbados @ "Ottawa Welcomes the World" featured on Rogers TV-Ottawa (cable 22) - Sunday, November 26 at 11am
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Sunday, November 25, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11am (rebroadcast)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On September 24, 2017, at Landsdowne Park,the Barbados High Commission held an all-day public showcasing some of that island's top cultural ambassadors (Red Plastic Bag, Alison Hinds, Lil' Rick, Marvay, Nikita, Barbados Tuk Band, Elon Trotman) as well as its tourist attractions and investment opportunities. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart, Prime Minister of Barbados, Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, and High Commissioner Yvonne Walkes. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation and the 51st anniversary of the independence of Barbados, the event was part of the Ottawa Welcomes the World signature series.
We bring you highlights of the sights and sounds from this colourful and extremely well-attended event showcasing this vibrant island nation.
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Sunday, November 25, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11am (rebroadcast)
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On September 24, 2017, at Landsdowne Park,the Barbados High Commission held an all-day public showcasing some of that island's top cultural ambassadors (Red Plastic Bag, Alison Hinds, Lil' Rick, Marvay, Nikita, Barbados Tuk Band, Elon Trotman) as well as its tourist attractions and investment opportunities. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart, Prime Minister of Barbados, Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, and High Commissioner Yvonne Walkes. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation and the 51st anniversary of the independence of Barbados, the event was part of the Ottawa Welcomes the World signature series.
We bring you highlights of the sights and sounds from this colourful and extremely well-attended event showcasing this vibrant island nation.
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2017 Jamaica Day @ "Ottawa Welcomes the World" featured on Rogers TV-Ottawa (cable 22) - Sunday, October 22 at 11am
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Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 28 at 11am (rebroadcast)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On August 7, 2017, at Landsdowne Park,the Jamaican High Commission held an all-day public showcase of the island’s culture, tourist attractions and investment opportunities. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation and the 55th Anniversary of the Independence of Jamaica, the event was part of the Ottawa Welcomes the World signature series.
We bring you highlights of the sights and sounds from this colourful event showcasing this vibrant island nation.
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Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 28 at 11am (rebroadcast)
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On August 7, 2017, at Landsdowne Park,the Jamaican High Commission held an all-day public showcase of the island’s culture, tourist attractions and investment opportunities. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation and the 55th Anniversary of the Independence of Jamaica, the event was part of the Ottawa Welcomes the World signature series.
We bring you highlights of the sights and sounds from this colourful event showcasing this vibrant island nation.
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2017 Africa Day celebration @ "Ottawa Welcomes the World" featured on Rogers TV-Ottawa (cable 22)
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Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, June 3 at 11am (rebroadcast)
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On May 24, 2017, Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions presented the 54th anniversary edition of the Africa Day Gala as well a day-long showcase at the "Ottawa Welcomes the World" pavillion celebrating #Canada150. Africa Day is an annual event commemorating the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the theme for this year was "Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth". Besides sampling dishes from all over the African continent and enjoying musical performances and dances from Zimbabwe, Burundi, Rwanda, and the DRC, guests visited kiosks of some 30 African countries featuring art, clothing and tourism information. At the evening gala, there was also a colourful fashion show presenting traditional attire and modern designs from several African nations.
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Rogers TV Ottawa features Ottawa Poet Laureate Jamaal Jackson Rogers - Saturday, April 29, 2017, 11am
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Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, April 29 at 11am (rebroadcast)
"Fontonfrom" is honoured to present an in-depth discussion with Ottawa Poet Laureate Jamaal Jackson Rogers (aka JustJamaal ThePoet). Sekou reflects on his journey as a performance poet, hiphop artist, and arts educator. He discusses his work with youth, inmates and disabled students as well as the platform he has helped create for independent artists through The Origin Arts & Community Centre.
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Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 11am (first broadcast)
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"Fontonfrom" is honoured to present an in-depth discussion with Ottawa Poet Laureate Jamaal Jackson Rogers (aka JustJamaal ThePoet). Sekou reflects on his journey as a performance poet, hiphop artist, and arts educator. He discusses his work with youth, inmates and disabled students as well as the platform he has helped create for independent artists through The Origin Arts & Community Centre.
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Rogers TV Ottawa celebrates Canadian Olympian Sekou Kaba - Sunday, October 23, 2016, 11am
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Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 29 at 11am (rebroadcast)
"Fontonfrom" is honoured to present a fascinating discussion with Canadian Olympic hurdler Sekou Kaba. Sekou reflects on his journey from his native Guinea-Conackry to Ottawa, via the U.S., and the challenges he encountered along the way. He discusses his evolution as an international athlete who has already competed in races at the Olympics, the Pan American Games, the Francophonie Games, and the IAAF World Championships, and shares some of the keys to his success. Sekou also highlights his work as an anti-bullying advocate and keys to success for today's youth.
Learn more abut Sekou:
website: www.sekoukaba.ca
Canadian Olympic Team: http://olympic.ca/team-canada/sekou-kaba/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekou_Kaba
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Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 29 at 11am (rebroadcast)
"Fontonfrom" is honoured to present a fascinating discussion with Canadian Olympic hurdler Sekou Kaba. Sekou reflects on his journey from his native Guinea-Conackry to Ottawa, via the U.S., and the challenges he encountered along the way. He discusses his evolution as an international athlete who has already competed in races at the Olympics, the Pan American Games, the Francophonie Games, and the IAAF World Championships, and shares some of the keys to his success. Sekou also highlights his work as an anti-bullying advocate and keys to success for today's youth.
Learn more abut Sekou:
website: www.sekoukaba.ca
Canadian Olympic Team: http://olympic.ca/team-canada/sekou-kaba/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekou_Kaba
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Rogers TV Ottawa spotlights Liliane & Sam Kwofie of the ASMK Foundation - Sunday, September 25, 2016, 11am
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 1st at 11am (rebroadcast)
In this first program for the 2016-2017 season, we’ll be highlighting philanthropy in Ottawa’s African community by focusing on the ASMK Foundation, an NGO headed by Ottawans Liliane and Sam Kwofie operating in Northern Tanzania. The organization offers Pre-School education, computer training and a clinic for children with albinism.
For detailed information information about this foundation's work as well as how you can donate, please visit:
website: www.asmkfoundation.com/contact.html
Facebook:
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In this first program for the 2016-2017 season, we’ll be highlighting philanthropy in Ottawa’s African community by focusing on the ASMK Foundation, an NGO headed by Ottawans Liliane and Sam Kwofie operating in Northern Tanzania. The organization offers Pre-School education, computer training and a clinic for children with albinism.
For detailed information information about this foundation's work as well as how you can donate, please visit:
website: www.asmkfoundation.com/contact.html
Facebook:
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2016 Africa Day celebration featured on Rogers TV-Ottawa (cable 22) - Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 11am
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 11am (first broadcast)
Wednesday, June 29 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, July 2 at 11am (rebroadcast)
On May 25, 2016, at Landsdowne Park, the Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions hosted their annual Africa Day Gala at a new venue and in a new format. This annual event commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the theme for this year is “Building a Better Africa and a Better World” with special focus on human rights and an emphasis on women’s rights—in line with the African Union’s 2063 Agenda. Besides sampling dishes from all over the African continent and enjoying musical performances and dances from Senegal and Burundi, the hundreds of guests in attendance heard from Her Excellency Florence Chideya, Ambassador of Zimbabwe and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Canada; His Excellency Mahamat Ali Adoum, Ambassador of Chad (which is Current Chair of the AU); and Global Affairs Canada Deputy Minister Ian Shugart. Members of The Africa Diplomatic Women’s Forum were led by local artiste Jacqui Du Toit in a special performance of Maya Angelou’s poem Phenomenal Woman, and local designer Huguette Pouessi showcased some of her beautiful creations.
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Wednesday, June 29 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, July 2 at 11am (rebroadcast)
On May 25, 2016, at Landsdowne Park, the Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions hosted their annual Africa Day Gala at a new venue and in a new format. This annual event commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the theme for this year is “Building a Better Africa and a Better World” with special focus on human rights and an emphasis on women’s rights—in line with the African Union’s 2063 Agenda. Besides sampling dishes from all over the African continent and enjoying musical performances and dances from Senegal and Burundi, the hundreds of guests in attendance heard from Her Excellency Florence Chideya, Ambassador of Zimbabwe and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Canada; His Excellency Mahamat Ali Adoum, Ambassador of Chad (which is Current Chair of the AU); and Global Affairs Canada Deputy Minister Ian Shugart. Members of The Africa Diplomatic Women’s Forum were led by local artiste Jacqui Du Toit in a special performance of Maya Angelou’s poem Phenomenal Woman, and local designer Huguette Pouessi showcased some of her beautiful creations.
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Rogers TV highlights 2016 Ottawa Black History Month Launch - Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11 am - Rogers TV cable 22
Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 11am
(first broadcast)
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
To launch the 2016 Black History Month observance in Canada’s Capital, Black History Ottawa teamed up with various associations and community members to present an Opening Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, January 30th, at St. Paul University.
Black History Ottawa’s theme for 2016, “Our Canadian Story: Celebrating Our Maritime Roots", highlights the many contributions and achievements of Black Maritimers, and promotes the role of Black Maritime history in the overall Black experience in Canada. Highlights of the launch included the Proclamation of 2016 Black History Month city-wide observance by the Mayor of Ottawa; the unveiling of two Canada Post stamps commemorating the all-black No. 2 Construction Battalion; and the presentation of the 2016 Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award to Hon. Yasir Naqvi, MPP (inaugural President's Award), Elcho Stewart, Sharmaarke Abdullahi, Mariel Chartier and Kika Otiono (who also won the RBC Black History Month Student Essay contest) There were also wonderful performances by Michael C. Hanna and Makeda Robertson. The speakers were Robert Downey, a descendent of men who were with the No. 2 Construction Battalion, hockey historian Bob Dawson and young Zakariyah Foyn.
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(first broadcast)
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11am (rebroadcast)
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FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
To launch the 2016 Black History Month observance in Canada’s Capital, Black History Ottawa teamed up with various associations and community members to present an Opening Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, January 30th, at St. Paul University.
Black History Ottawa’s theme for 2016, “Our Canadian Story: Celebrating Our Maritime Roots", highlights the many contributions and achievements of Black Maritimers, and promotes the role of Black Maritime history in the overall Black experience in Canada. Highlights of the launch included the Proclamation of 2016 Black History Month city-wide observance by the Mayor of Ottawa; the unveiling of two Canada Post stamps commemorating the all-black No. 2 Construction Battalion; and the presentation of the 2016 Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award to Hon. Yasir Naqvi, MPP (inaugural President's Award), Elcho Stewart, Sharmaarke Abdullahi, Mariel Chartier and Kika Otiono (who also won the RBC Black History Month Student Essay contest) There were also wonderful performances by Michael C. Hanna and Makeda Robertson. The speakers were Robert Downey, a descendent of men who were with the No. 2 Construction Battalion, hockey historian Bob Dawson and young Zakariyah Foyn.
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2014 Africa Day celebration featured on
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Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 11am (first broadcast)
Wednesday, June 25 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, June 28 at 11am (rebroadcast)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On May 27, 2014, Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions presented the 51st anniversary edition of the Africa Day Gala. This annual event commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the theme for this year was Agriculture and Food
Security. Besides sampling dishes from all over the African continent and enjoying musical performances and dances from South Africa, Madagascar, Morocco, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Burundi, the 600-plus
guests heard an inspiring and emotional keynote address by Rt. Hon. Michaëlle Jean, former Governor General of Canada and current Special Envoy for Haiti for UNESCO, and Chancellor of the University of Ottawa. Other speakers included Hon. Ed Fast, Minister for International Trade, Hon. Mauril Bélanger, Co-Chair of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association, and the Dean of the African diplomatic corps, Zimbabwean ambassador, Mrs. Florence Chideya.
Photo of cake-cutting ceremony taken by Sarah Onyango
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Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 11am (first broadcast)
Wednesday, June 25 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, June 28 at 11am (rebroadcast)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On May 27, 2014, Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions presented the 51st anniversary edition of the Africa Day Gala. This annual event commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the theme for this year was Agriculture and Food
Security. Besides sampling dishes from all over the African continent and enjoying musical performances and dances from South Africa, Madagascar, Morocco, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Burundi, the 600-plus
guests heard an inspiring and emotional keynote address by Rt. Hon. Michaëlle Jean, former Governor General of Canada and current Special Envoy for Haiti for UNESCO, and Chancellor of the University of Ottawa. Other speakers included Hon. Ed Fast, Minister for International Trade, Hon. Mauril Bélanger, Co-Chair of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association, and the Dean of the African diplomatic corps, Zimbabwean ambassador, Mrs. Florence Chideya.
Photo of cake-cutting ceremony taken by Sarah Onyango
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Ginette Gratton reçoit
Tv Rogers (câble 23 - Ottawa)
Lundi 23 juin, 19H
Justin Materania et Darlène Lozis : Deux forces créatrices de nos communautés parlent des défis du vivre-ensemble. Tous deux des bénévoles engagés, Justin est président et Darlène est
vice-présidente de l’UPMREF – région de l’Est ontarien. Il est connu et
reconnu pour sa capacité d’écoute, son sens de la justice et son attitude de service. Elle est reconnue pour son dynamisme, ses qualités de stratèges et sa force de réflexion et de conviction. Ils sont deux leaders incontestables de la francophonie.
Jeudi 26 juin, 19H
La webtélé est une nouvelle façon de communiquer et de faire de la télévision. Jaycy Kalonji a créé Malaika TV, une webtélé qui permet à la diaspora afro-caribéenne au Canada de se voir et de s’entendre. Des émissions culturelles, interactives et éducatives permettent aux créateurs d’émissions et aux membres de la communauté de présenter divers points de vue, offrant ainsi un regard élargi de la communauté. Il en découle une nouvelle image de cette diaspora des plus dynamiques.
Tv Rogers (câble 23 - Ottawa)
Lundi 23 juin, 19H
Justin Materania et Darlène Lozis : Deux forces créatrices de nos communautés parlent des défis du vivre-ensemble. Tous deux des bénévoles engagés, Justin est président et Darlène est
vice-présidente de l’UPMREF – région de l’Est ontarien. Il est connu et
reconnu pour sa capacité d’écoute, son sens de la justice et son attitude de service. Elle est reconnue pour son dynamisme, ses qualités de stratèges et sa force de réflexion et de conviction. Ils sont deux leaders incontestables de la francophonie.
Jeudi 26 juin, 19H
La webtélé est une nouvelle façon de communiquer et de faire de la télévision. Jaycy Kalonji a créé Malaika TV, une webtélé qui permet à la diaspora afro-caribéenne au Canada de se voir et de s’entendre. Des émissions culturelles, interactives et éducatives permettent aux créateurs d’émissions et aux membres de la communauté de présenter divers points de vue, offrant ainsi un regard élargi de la communauté. Il en découle une nouvelle image de cette diaspora des plus dynamiques.
Rogers TV highlights 2014 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion - Sunday, April 27 at 11 am - Rogers TV cable 22
Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, May 3 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Initiated by The Cultural Arts Studio School Of Afro-Caribbean Dance in 2013, the Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is a formal ball and dinner where young women (ages of 15 to 22) of African or Caribbean descent are presented to
the greater community. It’s a celebration of the journey taken by these young women after training and guidance by volunteer Mentors who are specialists in the areas of social graces & etiquette, life skills and youth empowerment. The vision of The Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is a modern combination of the African and Caribbean rites of passages and values creating a valuable and unique experience emphasizing positive social interaction, showing respect to others and increased self-confidence for young women of African and Caribbean descent in an ever changing society. The cotillion experience has helped countless young women gain the poise and knowledge needed for all kinds of social events, job and college interviews, national and international travel and
ultimately, success in their adult life. On April 5, 2014, numerous community leaders and business people as well as diplomats packed the Centurion Center to welcome this year’s protégés and their cavaliers. Speakers included Senator Don Meredith, Ms. Gina Hargitay (Miss Jamaica World 2013; Miss World Caribbean 2013), and Cotillion director Suzan Lavertu.
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Rogers TV highlights 2014 Government of Canada Black History Month Launch - Saturday, March 29 at 11 am - Rogers TV cable 22
Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, March 29 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On Thursday, February 6, 2014, The Honourable Jason Kenney, Canada's Minister for Multiculturalism, hosted a reception at the Canadian War Museum to launch Black History Month. I had the honour of co-emceeing the occasion with Bishop James Robinson of Toronto’s Faith Open Door Ministries. This year’s event highlighted the 100th Anniversary of WWI and 75th Anniversary of WW2, with emphasis on the contributions of black Canadians in these and other conflicts. Two communities of historical significance to black Canadians –
Africville, Nova Scotia, and Hogan’s Alley, British Columbia – were also recognized during the unveiling of stamps specially created by Canada Post. Speakers included Minister Kenney; Mr. Mark O’Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History, and Mr. Robert Downey, a descendant of members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Guests also enjoyed wonderful performances by Clayton Connell, Ben Heard and Angelique Francis.
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Photos by Sarah Onyango
Saturday, March 29 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On Thursday, February 6, 2014, The Honourable Jason Kenney, Canada's Minister for Multiculturalism, hosted a reception at the Canadian War Museum to launch Black History Month. I had the honour of co-emceeing the occasion with Bishop James Robinson of Toronto’s Faith Open Door Ministries. This year’s event highlighted the 100th Anniversary of WWI and 75th Anniversary of WW2, with emphasis on the contributions of black Canadians in these and other conflicts. Two communities of historical significance to black Canadians –
Africville, Nova Scotia, and Hogan’s Alley, British Columbia – were also recognized during the unveiling of stamps specially created by Canada Post. Speakers included Minister Kenney; Mr. Mark O’Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History, and Mr. Robert Downey, a descendant of members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Guests also enjoyed wonderful performances by Clayton Connell, Ben Heard and Angelique Francis.
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Rogers TV highlights 2014 Ottawa Black History Month Launch - Sunday, Feb. 23 at 11 am - Rogers TV cable 22
Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 11am
(first broadcast)
Saturday, March 1 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
To launch the 2014 Black History Month observance in Canada’s Capital, Black History Ottawa teamed up with various associations and community members to present an Opening Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, February 1st, at the Library and Archives of Canada auditorium.
Black History Ottawa’s theme for 2013, “Our Canadian Story: Making our Voices Heard !”, to highlight the importance of civic participation in the political process as well as advocacy as a way to empower
the black community. Highlights of the launch included the Proclamation of 2014 Black History Month city-wide observance by the Mayor of Ottawa; the unveiling of two Canada Post stamps commemorating Africville, NS and Amber Valley, AB, two of Canada's historical black communities; a salute to the 20th anniversary of the first multiracial and democratic elections in South Africa; and the presentation of the 2014 Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award to Len Puckerin, Jewne Johnson, Yohanan Demeke and the Somali Canadian
Mothers Association . There were also performances by John Adeyefa and his choir, Angelique Francis and SIFA Choir. The speakers were SARNA president Ken Winchiu, Lawyer Patricia Harewood and Ridgemont high school principal, Sherwyn Solomon.
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Rogers TV highlights Ottawa memorial for former South African President Nelson Mandela - Sunday, January 26, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014at 11am at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
Saturday, February 1 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, activist, lawyer, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was South Africa's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. A Xhosa born to the Thembu royal family, Mandela was convicted in 1962 of conspiracy to overthrow the state and served over 27 years in prison, initially
on Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. An international campaign – supported by many Canadians - lobbied for his release. He was released in 1990 and then negotiatiated with President F. W. de Klerk to abolish apartheid and establish multiracial elections in 1994, in which he led
the ANC to victory. He served one 5-year term as president, then retired to focus on his charity work. After suffering from a prolonged respiratory infection, Madiba died on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95, at his home in Johannesburg.
On December 13, 2013, Ottawans joined politicians, clergy, and community leaders for a memorial event in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, also known by his clan name “Madiba”. This well-attended gathering hosted by Parkdale United Church featured speeches by Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, several politicians and members of the South African community as well as a performance by the group SIFA Choir.
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FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, activist, lawyer, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was South Africa's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. A Xhosa born to the Thembu royal family, Mandela was convicted in 1962 of conspiracy to overthrow the state and served over 27 years in prison, initially
on Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. An international campaign – supported by many Canadians - lobbied for his release. He was released in 1990 and then negotiatiated with President F. W. de Klerk to abolish apartheid and establish multiracial elections in 1994, in which he led
the ANC to victory. He served one 5-year term as president, then retired to focus on his charity work. After suffering from a prolonged respiratory infection, Madiba died on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95, at his home in Johannesburg.
On December 13, 2013, Ottawans joined politicians, clergy, and community leaders for a memorial event in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, also known by his clan name “Madiba”. This well-attended gathering hosted by Parkdale United Church featured speeches by Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, several politicians and members of the South African community as well as a performance by the group SIFA Choir.
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Rogers TV highlights 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington &
MLK's "I Have a Dream"
Sunday, November 24 at 11am at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
Wednesday, November 27 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, November 30 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On August 28, 2013, Ottawans joined the King Centre and citizens from across North America and beyond for a community commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' speech. This interfaith, intercultural gathering hosted by Parkdale United Church featured African American Gospel and Spiritual music as well as Spoken Word, and reflections from a couple who attended the March and heard Dr King’s speech in person. We presents highlights from this well-attended community
event.
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Wednesday, November 27 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, November 30 at 11am (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
On August 28, 2013, Ottawans joined the King Centre and citizens from across North America and beyond for a community commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' speech. This interfaith, intercultural gathering hosted by Parkdale United Church featured African American Gospel and Spiritual music as well as Spoken Word, and reflections from a couple who attended the March and heard Dr King’s speech in person. We presents highlights from this well-attended community
event.
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50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington -
Special TV coverage on PBS!
Gwen Ifill interviews March
Participants, Civil Rights Leaders and Historians
PBS NEWSHOUR anchor and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a series of conversations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington on the PBS NEWSHOUR through the month of August. The 1963 March, a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement, featured the Rev. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech and helped usher in sweeping civil rights
legislation. For perspective on the historic event and its impact today, Ifill interviews march participants, many of whom are now local and national leaders, and historians.
Wednesday, August 14 - William P. Jones, author of "The March on Washington: Jobs, Freedom and the Forgotten History of Civil Rights" offers an overview of how the march came to be in the months and years that preceded it.
Wednesday,
August 21 - Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on the historic day and the role she and other women played in the march and larger civil rights movement.
Monday, August 26 - Cleveland Sellars and his son Bakari Sellars discuss the impact of the march on their lives then and now. Cleveland was involved in the Orangeburg, SC protests, sit-ins and was in DC for the March. Bakari is now a South Carolina state lawmaker running for lieutenant governor.
Tuesday, August 27 - Historian Peniel Joseph and director Bonnie Boswell Hamilton discuss the march, the fight for civil rights and Boswell's documentary: "THE POWERBROKER: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights," which tells the story of her uncle, a march participant. The documentary re-airs that night on
PBS.
Wednesday, August 28 - To commemorate the actual anniversary of the march, Gwen Ifill interviews Rep.
John Lewis, the only surviving speaker from that day.
ONLINE -Watch events LIVE on the day of the anniversary from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. PBS NewsHour will live stream the "Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action
Ceremony" beginning at 1 p.m. EDT August 28.
Thursday, August 29 - Gwen Ifill discusses the legacy and impact of the march in a joint interview with historian Taylor Branch and filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman, whose month long PBS web series "The March@50" and Google hangouts begin that week. Jeffrey Brown previews PBS NewsHour's special coverage and discusses the relevance of the march today with historians Ellen Fitzpatrick of the University of New Hampshire, presidential historian Michael Beschloss, George Chauncey of Yale University and Kenneth Mack of the Harvard Law School Program on Law and History.
Check local listings for the PBS channel in your area. For more info on March@50 related programming on PBS, visit www.pbs.org
Participants, Civil Rights Leaders and Historians
PBS NEWSHOUR anchor and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a series of conversations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington on the PBS NEWSHOUR through the month of August. The 1963 March, a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement, featured the Rev. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech and helped usher in sweeping civil rights
legislation. For perspective on the historic event and its impact today, Ifill interviews march participants, many of whom are now local and national leaders, and historians.
Wednesday, August 14 - William P. Jones, author of "The March on Washington: Jobs, Freedom and the Forgotten History of Civil Rights" offers an overview of how the march came to be in the months and years that preceded it.
Wednesday,
August 21 - Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on the historic day and the role she and other women played in the march and larger civil rights movement.
Monday, August 26 - Cleveland Sellars and his son Bakari Sellars discuss the impact of the march on their lives then and now. Cleveland was involved in the Orangeburg, SC protests, sit-ins and was in DC for the March. Bakari is now a South Carolina state lawmaker running for lieutenant governor.
Tuesday, August 27 - Historian Peniel Joseph and director Bonnie Boswell Hamilton discuss the march, the fight for civil rights and Boswell's documentary: "THE POWERBROKER: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights," which tells the story of her uncle, a march participant. The documentary re-airs that night on
PBS.
Wednesday, August 28 - To commemorate the actual anniversary of the march, Gwen Ifill interviews Rep.
John Lewis, the only surviving speaker from that day.
ONLINE -Watch events LIVE on the day of the anniversary from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. PBS NewsHour will live stream the "Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action
Ceremony" beginning at 1 p.m. EDT August 28.
Thursday, August 29 - Gwen Ifill discusses the legacy and impact of the march in a joint interview with historian Taylor Branch and filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman, whose month long PBS web series "The March@50" and Google hangouts begin that week. Jeffrey Brown previews PBS NewsHour's special coverage and discusses the relevance of the march today with historians Ellen Fitzpatrick of the University of New Hampshire, presidential historian Michael Beschloss, George Chauncey of Yale University and Kenneth Mack of the Harvard Law School Program on Law and History.
Check local listings for the PBS channel in your area. For more info on March@50 related programming on PBS, visit www.pbs.org
Ginette Gratton reçoit Victor Amisi et Gwen Madiba à TV Rogers -
Mercredi 10 avril 2013
Mercredi, 10 avril 2013, 19h
TV Rogers (câble 23, Ottawa)
Ginette Gratton reçoit
Victor Amisi et Gwen Madiba parlent de la question des enfants-soldats en Afrique et des gestes que nous pouvons poser pour que cesse cette pratique.
Pour obtenir une copie DVD de l'émission:
Service de copie TV Rogers
www.tvrogers.com
613-247-4601
TV Rogers (câble 23, Ottawa)
Ginette Gratton reçoit
Victor Amisi et Gwen Madiba parlent de la question des enfants-soldats en Afrique et des gestes que nous pouvons poser pour que cesse cette pratique.
Pour obtenir une copie DVD de l'émission:
Service de copie TV Rogers
www.tvrogers.com
613-247-4601
CBC Television programming "Being Black in Canada" - March 2 & 3, 2013
"Being Black in Canada" is a series of stories on what it means to be black in contemporary Canada.
From authors to athletes to actors, they all discuss the challenges, the
triumphs and the beauty of living in this country.
We talk to Maestro Fresh Wes, Karl Subban (father of the Subban hockey clan), George Elliott Clarke, Dorothy Rhau, Phylicia George, Kevin Weekes, Dwane Casey, John Lucas III, Sterling Scott, Dayo Ade, Cameron Bailey, Stacey Marie Robinson, Jael Ealey Richardson and the list goes on.
They share their candid views on Being Black in Canada and what Black History Month means to them. Hosted by by Asha Tomlinson. Produced by Xavine Bryan.
Air dates & times:
"Being Black in Canada"
Saturday, March 2nd at 17:30 and 02:30 ET
Sunday, March 3rd at 17:00 and 23:30 ET
From authors to athletes to actors, they all discuss the challenges, the
triumphs and the beauty of living in this country.
We talk to Maestro Fresh Wes, Karl Subban (father of the Subban hockey clan), George Elliott Clarke, Dorothy Rhau, Phylicia George, Kevin Weekes, Dwane Casey, John Lucas III, Sterling Scott, Dayo Ade, Cameron Bailey, Stacey Marie Robinson, Jael Ealey Richardson and the list goes on.
They share their candid views on Being Black in Canada and what Black History Month means to them. Hosted by by Asha Tomlinson. Produced by Xavine Bryan.
Air dates & times:
"Being Black in Canada"
Saturday, March 2nd at 17:30 and 02:30 ET
Sunday, March 3rd at 17:00 and 23:30 ET
Underground Railroad Free Press PBS Abolitionists Series - Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2013
On Tuesdays, January 8, 15, and 22, the Public Broadcasting System will air its new three-part series The Abolitionists on PBS channels nationwide. Check your local listings for times.
In three one-hour programs, The Abolitionists brings to life the intertwined stories of Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, Angelina Grimké, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Brown, and traces the growing success of the abolitionist movement from its nineteenth century roots through the Thirteenth Amendment finally abolishing slavery. Read more including the outlines of the three installments at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/introduction/abolitionists-introduction/.
Free Press is pleased to have partnered with PBS and WGBH-Boston, producer of The Abolitionists series, in promoting the series and its accompanying online interactive Abolitionist Map of America.
For more on the map or to enter your Underground Railroad program or site on it,
visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interactive-map/abolitionists-map/.
Peter H. Michael,
Publisher
Underground Railroadee Press
In three one-hour programs, The Abolitionists brings to life the intertwined stories of Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, Angelina Grimké, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Brown, and traces the growing success of the abolitionist movement from its nineteenth century roots through the Thirteenth Amendment finally abolishing slavery. Read more including the outlines of the three installments at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/introduction/abolitionists-introduction/.
Free Press is pleased to have partnered with PBS and WGBH-Boston, producer of The Abolitionists series, in promoting the series and its accompanying online interactive Abolitionist Map of America.
For more on the map or to enter your Underground Railroad program or site on it,
visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interactive-map/abolitionists-map/.
Peter H. Michael,
Publisher
Underground Railroadee Press
Uganda50 celebration in Ottawa featured on Rogers TV - Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 11am ET
Sunday, November 25 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
(rebroadcast)
Wednesday, November 28 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 1st at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango
This episode features Highlights of the Uganda50 gala which took place in Ottawa on November 10, 2012,
to mark 50 years of Uganda’s independence from Great Britain. Known for its breath-taking wildlife, extremely colourful culture and exceptionally warm people, it is no wonder that Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa. This episode of "Fontonfrom" shows a brief glimpse of this in the inspiring speeches and exhilarating performances at the Uganda50 gala presented by Ottawa's Ugandan community.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
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Tel.: (613) 759-8653
[email protected]
(rebroadcast)
Wednesday, November 28 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 1st at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango
This episode features Highlights of the Uganda50 gala which took place in Ottawa on November 10, 2012,
to mark 50 years of Uganda’s independence from Great Britain. Known for its breath-taking wildlife, extremely colourful culture and exceptionally warm people, it is no wonder that Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa. This episode of "Fontonfrom" shows a brief glimpse of this in the inspiring speeches and exhilarating performances at the Uganda50 gala presented by Ottawa's Ugandan community.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
Tel.: (613) 759-8653
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CPAC features "upclose and personal" conversation with Nova Scotia's Senator Donald Oliver on "Beyond Politics" - Friday, November 16, 2012
Photo courtesy of AfroNews.ca
Conservative Senator Donald Oliver will be retiring from the Senate in the fall of 2013 after spending over 20 years in the Upper Chamber on an appointment by Brian Mulroney.Senator Donald Oliver talks to CPAC's Catherine Clark about his life Beyond Politics. Read more at http://www.cpac.ca/eng/programs/beyond-politics/episodes/donald-oliver
Senator Donald H. Oliver on "Beyond Politics"
Friday, November 16
7pm & 11pm ET
CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (channel 24
in Ottawa, 174 & 175 on Videotron in Gatineau; online at www.cpac.ca)
Conservative Senator Donald Oliver will be retiring from the Senate in the fall of 2013 after spending over 20 years in the Upper Chamber on an appointment by Brian Mulroney.Senator Donald Oliver talks to CPAC's Catherine Clark about his life Beyond Politics. Read more at http://www.cpac.ca/eng/programs/beyond-politics/episodes/donald-oliver
Senator Donald H. Oliver on "Beyond Politics"
Friday, November 16
7pm & 11pm ET
CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (channel 24
in Ottawa, 174 & 175 on Videotron in Gatineau; online at www.cpac.ca)
Korto Momolu's 2012 Ottawa Fashion Week Appearance on Rogers TV!
Sunday, October 28 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
(rebroadcast) Wednesday, October 31 at 6pm; Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM
Hosted by Sarah Onyango
This episode highlights the Spring/Summer 2013 collections at Ottawa
Fashion Week presented on October 12th at Sala San Marco. The main focus of the program is Liberian-born Ottawa-raised Korto Momolu-Briggs, whose achievements in the fashion design industry are inspiring.
You can purchase copies of this program (once it has aired) at:
Rogers TV Dub equests
Tel.: (613) 759-8653
[email protected]
(rebroadcast) Wednesday, October 31 at 6pm; Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM
Hosted by Sarah Onyango
This episode highlights the Spring/Summer 2013 collections at Ottawa
Fashion Week presented on October 12th at Sala San Marco. The main focus of the program is Liberian-born Ottawa-raised Korto Momolu-Briggs, whose achievements in the fashion design industry are inspiring.
You can purchase copies of this program (once it has aired) at:
Rogers TV Dub equests
Tel.: (613) 759-8653
[email protected]
Saying Goodbye to Lincoln Alexander : Live Coverage of the State Funeral,
Friday, October 26, 2012 on CPAC
(Ottawa, October 25, 2012) – This Friday, CPAC brings viewers live coverage from Hamilton, Ontario, where a state funeral will be held for Lincoln Alexander. The Canadian statesman became a political trailblazer in 1968 as the first black MP in the House of Commons following his election in the Ontario riding of Hamilton West – a seat he held until 1980. He also served as federal Minister of Labour in former Prime Minister Joe Clark’s government and as Ontario’s 24th Lieutenant Governor – the first black person to serve in a vice regal position in Canada – from 1985 to 1991. Mr. Alexander died on October 19th at the age of 90. Join CPAC this Friday to pay tribute to a life dedicated to public service.
CPAC Special - State Funeral for Lincoln Alexander
Friday, October 26, 2012
LIVE at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT
Cable 24 in Ottawa, ON
channels 174 & 175 (Vidéotron - Gatineau, QC)
Watch online at www.cpac.ca.
CPAC Special - State Funeral for Lincoln Alexander
Friday, October 26, 2012
LIVE at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT
Cable 24 in Ottawa, ON
channels 174 & 175 (Vidéotron - Gatineau, QC)
Watch online at www.cpac.ca.
The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for
Girls: 2-hour special premiering Sunday, October 21, 2012 @ 12pm ET on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The two-hour OWN special, The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, chronicles the ups and downs of fulfilling Oprah Winfrey's vision to provide girls in South Africa with a "world-class" education.
In an unprecedented look at life at Oprah's Academy, the show introduces viewers to the young women of the school's first graduating class, following every step of their journey as they tackle the challenges of their senior year and apply for college.
72 young women made history in 2012 when they became the first to graduate from The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. From their arrival at the school to their first visit to the United States to tour colleges, the special provides personal accounts of the school's first students, who at age twelve or
thirteen left their homes and families behind to pursue an opportunity to follow their dreams.
In fulfillment of Oprah's pledge, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls opened its doors in Meyerton, South Africa in January 2007 and celebrated its first commencement in January 2012.
The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is produced by Harpo Studios.
Watch teaser at: http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/trailer-for-2-hour-own-doc-1st-graduating-class-oprah-winfrey-leadership-academy-for-girls
More info and video at OWN website:
http://www.oprah.com/own/First-Graduating-Class-Oprah-Winfrey-Leadership-Academy-for-Girls
In an unprecedented look at life at Oprah's Academy, the show introduces viewers to the young women of the school's first graduating class, following every step of their journey as they tackle the challenges of their senior year and apply for college.
72 young women made history in 2012 when they became the first to graduate from The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. From their arrival at the school to their first visit to the United States to tour colleges, the special provides personal accounts of the school's first students, who at age twelve or
thirteen left their homes and families behind to pursue an opportunity to follow their dreams.
In fulfillment of Oprah's pledge, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls opened its doors in Meyerton, South Africa in January 2007 and celebrated its first commencement in January 2012.
The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is produced by Harpo Studios.
Watch teaser at: http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/trailer-for-2-hour-own-doc-1st-graduating-class-oprah-winfrey-leadership-academy-for-girls
More info and video at OWN website:
http://www.oprah.com/own/First-Graduating-Class-Oprah-Winfrey-Leadership-Academy-for-Girls
4th Annual I AM FASHION: Rip The Fab Lane! on Rogers TV
Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
Wednesday, September 26 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, September 29 (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Fontonfrom highlights the 4th Annual I AM FASHION: Rip The Fab Lane! which was held at the University of Ottawa's Tabaret Hall on Friday, September 14, 2012.
Founded by Gwen Madiba and directed by Grace Mayele, 4th Annual I AM FASHION: Rip The Fab Lane! is a runway fashion show providing a platform for local young Canadian designers to present their latest collections and products. Some of the proceeds from this year's event were donated to Fanm Deside, a charity in Haiti.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub
Requests
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[email protected]
Wednesday, September 26 at 6pm (rebroadcast)
Saturday, September 29 (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Fontonfrom highlights the 4th Annual I AM FASHION: Rip The Fab Lane! which was held at the University of Ottawa's Tabaret Hall on Friday, September 14, 2012.
Founded by Gwen Madiba and directed by Grace Mayele, 4th Annual I AM FASHION: Rip The Fab Lane! is a runway fashion show providing a platform for local young Canadian designers to present their latest collections and products. Some of the proceeds from this year's event were donated to Fanm Deside, a charity in Haiti.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub
Requests
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2012 Africa Day celebration on Rogers TV
Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
(rebroadcast)
Tuesday, 6:30pm; Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango
On May 30, 2012, Ottawa's Government Conference was, once again, the venue for the annual African Union Day Gala, an event jointly coordinated and presented by Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions that draws at least 700 guests every year. The theme for this year’s event was “Africa and the Diaspora” underscoring the critical role played by Africans abroad to their continent’s development. Guests enjoyed musical performances and dances from South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Gabon and Zimbabwe. Among the distinguished guests enjoying this magnificent African cultural and culinary extravaganza were Foreign Affairs minister, John Baird, International Trade minister Ed Fast, Francophonie minister, Bernard Valcourt, a number of Canadian MPs and senators, as well as high commissioners, ambassadors and community leaders.
You can purchase copies of this program (once it has aired) at:
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Requests
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(rebroadcast)
Tuesday, 6:30pm; Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango
On May 30, 2012, Ottawa's Government Conference was, once again, the venue for the annual African Union Day Gala, an event jointly coordinated and presented by Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions that draws at least 700 guests every year. The theme for this year’s event was “Africa and the Diaspora” underscoring the critical role played by Africans abroad to their continent’s development. Guests enjoyed musical performances and dances from South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Gabon and Zimbabwe. Among the distinguished guests enjoying this magnificent African cultural and culinary extravaganza were Foreign Affairs minister, John Baird, International Trade minister Ed Fast, Francophonie minister, Bernard Valcourt, a number of Canadian MPs and senators, as well as high commissioners, ambassadors and community leaders.
You can purchase copies of this program (once it has aired) at:
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Third World Players celebrates Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence
Third World Players Present: Broadcasts for June 21 & 28 & July 5,
12, 19, 26 ; August 2, 2012 "Remembering Sir Phillip Sherlock
As part of our celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence
Third World Players are proud to re-air present a seven-part series realised
with the collaboration of The University of the West Indies in 2001 to honour
the memory of the late Sir Philip Sherlock, the outstanding Jamaican educator,
man of letters, writer, story teller and historian ---that in today’s North
American parlance would have been dubbed a remarkable “public intellectual”----who enriched the ‘discourse’ in the Caribbean and enhanced international understanding of the region throughout his public life.
This program airs on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on CKCU, at 93.1 FM in the National Capital Region and, live, on the Internet at www.ckcufm.com
You can now listen to broadcasts within 30 days of airing by going to the above Web site.
12, 19, 26 ; August 2, 2012 "Remembering Sir Phillip Sherlock
As part of our celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence
Third World Players are proud to re-air present a seven-part series realised
with the collaboration of The University of the West Indies in 2001 to honour
the memory of the late Sir Philip Sherlock, the outstanding Jamaican educator,
man of letters, writer, story teller and historian ---that in today’s North
American parlance would have been dubbed a remarkable “public intellectual”----who enriched the ‘discourse’ in the Caribbean and enhanced international understanding of the region throughout his public life.
This program airs on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on CKCU, at 93.1 FM in the National Capital Region and, live, on the Internet at www.ckcufm.com
You can now listen to broadcasts within 30 days of airing by going to the above Web site.
Jamaica50 Canadian National Launch featured on Rogers TV - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
(rebroadcast)
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 2 at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango
Fontonfrom highlights the Jamaica50 Canadian National Launch marking 50 years of Jamaica’s independence from Britain and 50 years of diplomatic relations with Canada. On February 10, 1962, a Jamaican delegation signed with
the United Kingdom the agreement which would make Jamaica an independent nation effective August 6, 1962. The newly-independent Jamaica immediately joined the United Nations and opened embassies and high commissions, Canada being one of the first three. In 2012, this anniversary is being celebrated in Jamaica and here in Ottawa. In Canada, Jamaica50 Committees have been established in cities with a significant Jamaican presence - Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, Manitoba, Montreal, Regina and Vancouver - to commemorate this significant milestone. The national Canadian Jamaica50 Launch was held in Ottawa on March 22nd, and was attended by such dignitaries as Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Arnold Nicholson, Marjory LeBreton, the leader of the government in the Canadian senate, Jamaican-born Canadian senator, Don Meredith, Jamaican High Commissioner Sheila Sealy Monteith and Devon Harris, a member of the original Jamaican bobsled team at the 1988 Calgary Olympics.
You can purchase DVD copies of this program once it has been broadcast at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
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(rebroadcast)
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 2 at 11:00 am
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango
Fontonfrom highlights the Jamaica50 Canadian National Launch marking 50 years of Jamaica’s independence from Britain and 50 years of diplomatic relations with Canada. On February 10, 1962, a Jamaican delegation signed with
the United Kingdom the agreement which would make Jamaica an independent nation effective August 6, 1962. The newly-independent Jamaica immediately joined the United Nations and opened embassies and high commissions, Canada being one of the first three. In 2012, this anniversary is being celebrated in Jamaica and here in Ottawa. In Canada, Jamaica50 Committees have been established in cities with a significant Jamaican presence - Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, Manitoba, Montreal, Regina and Vancouver - to commemorate this significant milestone. The national Canadian Jamaica50 Launch was held in Ottawa on March 22nd, and was attended by such dignitaries as Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Arnold Nicholson, Marjory LeBreton, the leader of the government in the Canadian senate, Jamaican-born Canadian senator, Don Meredith, Jamaican High Commissioner Sheila Sealy Monteith and Devon Harris, a member of the original Jamaican bobsled team at the 1988 Calgary Olympics.
You can purchase DVD copies of this program once it has been broadcast at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
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Canada's CPAC channel rebroadcasts the 2012 White House Correspondent's Dinner - Friday, May 4 & Sunday May 6, 2012
The Big Roast: The White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Friday and Sunday on CPAC
(Ottawa, May 1, 2012) – You saw the media highlights – now you can watch it in its entirety. This Friday, CPAC presents last weekend’s 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner from Washington, DC. The annual dinner, now in its 98th year, brings together members of the press corps and the officials they cover, in a long-standing tradition that allows both sides to set aside differences and enjoy good-natured barbs.
Hosted by late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the evening saw U.S. President Barack Obama take the stage to entertain the crowd and joke about his inaugural campaign, the upcoming race to the White House, the Secret Service and Donald Trump.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Friday, May 4th
8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT
&
Sunday, May 6th
12 pm ET / 9 am PT
CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (channel 24 in Ottawa, 174 & 175 on Videotron in Gatineau; www.cpac.ca)
Friday and Sunday on CPAC
(Ottawa, May 1, 2012) – You saw the media highlights – now you can watch it in its entirety. This Friday, CPAC presents last weekend’s 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner from Washington, DC. The annual dinner, now in its 98th year, brings together members of the press corps and the officials they cover, in a long-standing tradition that allows both sides to set aside differences and enjoy good-natured barbs.
Hosted by late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the evening saw U.S. President Barack Obama take the stage to entertain the crowd and joke about his inaugural campaign, the upcoming race to the White House, the Secret Service and Donald Trump.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Friday, May 4th
8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT
&
Sunday, May 6th
12 pm ET / 9 am PT
CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (channel 24 in Ottawa, 174 & 175 on Videotron in Gatineau; www.cpac.ca)
2012 Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network (BWCEN) Awards Reception featured on Rogers TV - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Sunday, April 22 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
Saturday, April 28 (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
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Fontonfrom highlights the 2012 Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network (BWCEN) Awards Reception commemorating International Women's Day. This event pays tribute to outstanding women from Canada who courageously champion equal rights for women and whose achievements help to inspire and motivate African-Canadian women and Canadian society as a whole. It is also an occasion to reflect on the meaning of International Women’s Day and the contributions Black women have made to Canadian society.
On March 8, 2012, at an evening ceremony at Ottawa’s Government Conference Centre, media entrepreneur and advocate Patricia Bebia Mawa received the BWCEN Leadership Award, and the BWCEN Champion Award was presented to Staff Sergeant Isobel Granger, of the Ottawa Police Service. Notable speakers included BWCEN member Lilly Obina, who ran for a seat on Ottawa city council in Gloucester-Southgate during the 2010 municipal election, Ontario senator Don Meredith, and BWCEN Founding Patron, Hon. Marlene Jennings - the first black woman from Quebec to be elected to the House of Commons.
Photos by Sarah Onyango
Saturday, April 28 (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
P: (613) 759-8653
[email protected]
Fontonfrom highlights the 2012 Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network (BWCEN) Awards Reception commemorating International Women's Day. This event pays tribute to outstanding women from Canada who courageously champion equal rights for women and whose achievements help to inspire and motivate African-Canadian women and Canadian society as a whole. It is also an occasion to reflect on the meaning of International Women’s Day and the contributions Black women have made to Canadian society.
On March 8, 2012, at an evening ceremony at Ottawa’s Government Conference Centre, media entrepreneur and advocate Patricia Bebia Mawa received the BWCEN Leadership Award, and the BWCEN Champion Award was presented to Staff Sergeant Isobel Granger, of the Ottawa Police Service. Notable speakers included BWCEN member Lilly Obina, who ran for a seat on Ottawa city council in Gloucester-Southgate during the 2010 municipal election, Ontario senator Don Meredith, and BWCEN Founding Patron, Hon. Marlene Jennings - the first black woman from Quebec to be elected to the House of Commons.
Photos by Sarah Onyango
Joe Sealy's "Africville Stories" featured on Rogers TV - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 11:00 am (first broadcast)
saturay, March 31 (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
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Fontonfrom highlights a special Cathedral Arts Black History Month presentation, “Notes from Africa”, which took place on February 19, 2012, at Ottawa's Christ Church Cathedral. The program focuses on the "Africville Stories” segment of the concert, featuring
Composer and Pianist Joe Sealy, Vocalist and Narrator Jackie Richardson, Paul Novotny on Bass, Mike Murley on Saxophone, and Mark Kelso on Drums.
Africville Stories is a new presentation by Joe Sealy that builds on his 1996 Juno award winning album, “Africville Suite”. Established in 1847, Africville was nestled on the shores of the Bedford Basin at the north end of Halifax, and was Canada’s oldest black community until it was razed in the late 1960’s as an “urban improvement” measure.
Legendary names like George Dixon, Joe Louis, Portia White and Duke Ellington were all part of the legacy of this unique Canadian community. Africville Stories tells of this legacy in a narrative and musical journey.
Photos by Sarah Onyango
saturay, March 31 (rebroadcast)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
P: (613) 759-8653
[email protected]
Fontonfrom highlights a special Cathedral Arts Black History Month presentation, “Notes from Africa”, which took place on February 19, 2012, at Ottawa's Christ Church Cathedral. The program focuses on the "Africville Stories” segment of the concert, featuring
Composer and Pianist Joe Sealy, Vocalist and Narrator Jackie Richardson, Paul Novotny on Bass, Mike Murley on Saxophone, and Mark Kelso on Drums.
Africville Stories is a new presentation by Joe Sealy that builds on his 1996 Juno award winning album, “Africville Suite”. Established in 1847, Africville was nestled on the shores of the Bedford Basin at the north end of Halifax, and was Canada’s oldest black community until it was razed in the late 1960’s as an “urban improvement” measure.
Legendary names like George Dixon, Joe Louis, Portia White and Duke Ellington were all part of the legacy of this unique Canadian community. Africville Stories tells of this legacy in a narrative and musical journey.
Photos by Sarah Onyango
CHUO 89.1FM FUNDING DRIVE: March 16 - April 1st, 2012
CHUO’S FUNDING DRIVE: THE DRIVE TO SHORTEN THE DRIVE!
From April 30th to May 13th, 2011 CHUO FM89.1 is taking to the airwaves to ask its listeners for their financial support. Yes, it’s funding drive time again. This year’s goal is $40,000.00. Although this is the same goal as last year’s drive, CHUO is raising the bar by trying to raise the same amount of money in a shorter time-frame.
For some time now, CHUO has taken to the streets of Ottawa, signing up businesses to offer discounts to its pledging listeners. Volunteers have been recruited to help with outreach, graphic design and logistical support for this endeavour and the results are astounding! 50 participating businesses, ranging from restaurants and record stores and arts organizations like the GCTC and Canadian Film Institute to outdoor adventure activities like zip-lining and white water rafting have all joined forces to guarantee this offering is a sure-fire fundraising success.
Between March 16 to April 1st, if you donate over $25.00 to CHUO’s on-air funding drive (dial 613-562-5968), you too can get a Friend of CHUO card!! You can see this year's participating businesses at the CHUO website www.chuo.fm
Support your favourite African (Afrique Plus, Ici l'Afrique, Afrika Revisited) and Caribbean (Black on Black, Rockers, Caribbean Flavour, Fréquence antillaise, Bouyon Rasin) and other (Gospel generation, Monday Night Scribes) shows and the volunteer hosts who bring them to you every week by donating to the 2012 CHUO Funding Drive!
For more information on the funding drive and/or the station, please contact Erin Flynn, Station Manager, 613-562-5800 ext 2719 or Karen McHarg, Sales and Marketing Director, 613-562-5965.
ROGERS TV highlights Ottawa's 2012 MLK Day celebration
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm (1-hour special)
and Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 3:00 pm (1-hour special)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
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Fontonfrom highlights the DreamKEEPERS 8th annual city-wide celebration of Martin Luther King Day in Ottawa. Among the speakers at this January 16th event were Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Ottawa-Centre), Rev. Jacques Kabangu, Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, Mayor Jim Watson, and Ms. Denise Siele. The keynote speaker was First Nations leader Claudette Commanda, grand-daughter of the late revered Algonquin elder Grandfather William Commanda. The recipient of the 2012 DreamKEEPERS Citation for Leadership was Ms. June Girvan, Founder of the J'Nikira Dinqinesh Education Centre. Miss Ayda Khan and Mr AndreKristopher Hayde regaled the audience with inspiring musical renditions.
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
and Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 3:00 pm (1-hour special)
Rogers TV - Ottawa (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
P: (613) 759-8653
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Fontonfrom highlights the DreamKEEPERS 8th annual city-wide celebration of Martin Luther King Day in Ottawa. Among the speakers at this January 16th event were Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Ottawa-Centre), Rev. Jacques Kabangu, Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, Mayor Jim Watson, and Ms. Denise Siele. The keynote speaker was First Nations leader Claudette Commanda, grand-daughter of the late revered Algonquin elder Grandfather William Commanda. The recipient of the 2012 DreamKEEPERS Citation for Leadership was Ms. June Girvan, Founder of the J'Nikira Dinqinesh Education Centre. Miss Ayda Khan and Mr AndreKristopher Hayde regaled the audience with inspiring musical renditions.
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
Rogers TV honours Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai and highlights African-American quilt artist, Edna Patterson-Petty - January 22, 2012
FONTONROM - hosted by Sarah Onyango
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, January 28 at 11am
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Born in Kenya on April 1, 1940, Wangari Muta Maathai was educated in the U.S. and her native country. In the 1970s, she founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. In 2004, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize Professor Maathai was an elected member of Parliament and served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resources in the government of President Mwai Kibaki between January 2003 and November 2005. She died on September 25, 2011. On November 8, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ambassador of Norway Else Eikeland, and High Commissioner of Kenya Simon Nabukwesi joined members of the local community at a tree-planting ceremony honouring Professor Maathai at Minto Park in Ottawa. The event was organized by the Nobel Women's Initiative Ottawa.
On December 1st 2011, the Ottawa Art Gallery launched a special exhibition entitled “Edna Patterson-Petty's African-American Contemporary Quilts”. Ms. Patterson-Petty is a life-long resident of East Saint Louis, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art/Fabric Design, and a Master of Art in Art Therapy. Her art has been published in numerous books, catalogues and other media. Curated by Guest Curator Andrea Fatona, and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section, Edna’s contemporary art-quilts exhibition in Ottawa not only speaks about adversity, but is also a testament to the inventiveness of African-American culture as expressed in the syncopated jazz beat. The
exhibition runs until February 19, 2012. Here is a conversation we had on December 2nd, with Reginald Petty, Edna’s husband, at the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, January 28 at 11am
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Born in Kenya on April 1, 1940, Wangari Muta Maathai was educated in the U.S. and her native country. In the 1970s, she founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. In 2004, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize Professor Maathai was an elected member of Parliament and served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resources in the government of President Mwai Kibaki between January 2003 and November 2005. She died on September 25, 2011. On November 8, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ambassador of Norway Else Eikeland, and High Commissioner of Kenya Simon Nabukwesi joined members of the local community at a tree-planting ceremony honouring Professor Maathai at Minto Park in Ottawa. The event was organized by the Nobel Women's Initiative Ottawa.
On December 1st 2011, the Ottawa Art Gallery launched a special exhibition entitled “Edna Patterson-Petty's African-American Contemporary Quilts”. Ms. Patterson-Petty is a life-long resident of East Saint Louis, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art/Fabric Design, and a Master of Art in Art Therapy. Her art has been published in numerous books, catalogues and other media. Curated by Guest Curator Andrea Fatona, and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section, Edna’s contemporary art-quilts exhibition in Ottawa not only speaks about adversity, but is also a testament to the inventiveness of African-American culture as expressed in the syncopated jazz beat. The
exhibition runs until February 19, 2012. Here is a conversation we had on December 2nd, with Reginald Petty, Edna’s husband, at the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Third World Players Present: Programmes for January and February, 2012
January 5 2012: “The Cronipoemas of Jorge Etcheverry” .
The first of two programmes in which your host is in conversation with the renowned Chilean-born Canadian writer, actor, director, painter and translator, Jorge Etcheverry, compatriots and fellow writers Luciano Diaz and Ramon Sepulveda about his 2010 collection of poetry entitled “ Cronipoemas”. Readings by all three.
January 12: “ The Cronipoemas of Jorge Etcheverry : The second part of the conversation. More wonderful readings by the three compatriots.
January 19: “ Last Flight from Sanaa”.
In this and three following programmes you will hear your host talking with the Yemeni-born , Canadian retired professor of medicine, community activist, award-winning broadcaster and author, Dr. Qais Ghanem , about his recently published novel “ Final Flight from Sanaa” and his earlier literary venture, a collection of poetry entitled “ From Left to Right” .
January 26: “ Last Flight from Sanaa”. Part 2
February 2: “Last Flight from Sanaa”. Part 3
February 9 : “ Last Flight from Sanaa". Part 4
The show airs at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time [during this season] on CKCU-FM at 93.1 FM in the National Capital Region, and, world wide, live, on the Internet at www.ckcufm.com
Source: Lloyd Stanford, Third World Players
The first of two programmes in which your host is in conversation with the renowned Chilean-born Canadian writer, actor, director, painter and translator, Jorge Etcheverry, compatriots and fellow writers Luciano Diaz and Ramon Sepulveda about his 2010 collection of poetry entitled “ Cronipoemas”. Readings by all three.
January 12: “ The Cronipoemas of Jorge Etcheverry : The second part of the conversation. More wonderful readings by the three compatriots.
January 19: “ Last Flight from Sanaa”.
In this and three following programmes you will hear your host talking with the Yemeni-born , Canadian retired professor of medicine, community activist, award-winning broadcaster and author, Dr. Qais Ghanem , about his recently published novel “ Final Flight from Sanaa” and his earlier literary venture, a collection of poetry entitled “ From Left to Right” .
January 26: “ Last Flight from Sanaa”. Part 2
February 2: “Last Flight from Sanaa”. Part 3
February 9 : “ Last Flight from Sanaa". Part 4
The show airs at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time [during this season] on CKCU-FM at 93.1 FM in the National Capital Region, and, world wide, live, on the Internet at www.ckcufm.com
Source: Lloyd Stanford, Third World Players
Rogers TV celebrates the contributions of our black veterans
FONTONROM - hosted by Sarah Onyango
Sunday, October 23 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 29 at 11am
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In this episode, we highlight one of our distinguished Canadian war veterans, Clarence Gus W. Este. You'll hear about his fascinating life, remarkable professional achievements and philanthropic endeavours. He’ll also share some inspiring messages for the community, especially our youth.
BIO: C.W. (Gus) Este, CD - President -2011-2012, Barrhaven Branch 641, Royal Canadian Legion
Mr. Gus Este was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1931. His father worked as a porter on Canadian Pacific Railways. After attending school up to grade 11, Mr. Este decided to look for work onboard ships as a skipper. In 1950, Mr. Este joined the Canadian Army Special Force obtaining medical assistant trades with training in Camp Borden. He then went to Seattle, Washington and received advanced training in the medical field and gave service during the Korean War effort as a medical assistant. He was discharged from the service and worked at Canada Post for three years. Mr. Este later decided to re-join the service in postal corp. and held rank of captain participating in tours to Egypt and Germany. In 1987, he retired after 33 years of military service. Since retiring, Mr Este has worked extensively with the Lions Club organization in Canada and abroad. For more information and video segments about Canada’s black veterans, please visit the “Heroes Remember” page of the Veterans Affairs Canada website www.veterans.gc.ca.
Sunday, October 23 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 29 at 11am
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In this episode, we highlight one of our distinguished Canadian war veterans, Clarence Gus W. Este. You'll hear about his fascinating life, remarkable professional achievements and philanthropic endeavours. He’ll also share some inspiring messages for the community, especially our youth.
BIO: C.W. (Gus) Este, CD - President -2011-2012, Barrhaven Branch 641, Royal Canadian Legion
Mr. Gus Este was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1931. His father worked as a porter on Canadian Pacific Railways. After attending school up to grade 11, Mr. Este decided to look for work onboard ships as a skipper. In 1950, Mr. Este joined the Canadian Army Special Force obtaining medical assistant trades with training in Camp Borden. He then went to Seattle, Washington and received advanced training in the medical field and gave service during the Korean War effort as a medical assistant. He was discharged from the service and worked at Canada Post for three years. Mr. Este later decided to re-join the service in postal corp. and held rank of captain participating in tours to Egypt and Germany. In 1987, he retired after 33 years of military service. Since retiring, Mr Este has worked extensively with the Lions Club organization in Canada and abroad. For more information and video segments about Canada’s black veterans, please visit the “Heroes Remember” page of the Veterans Affairs Canada website www.veterans.gc.ca.
SWAY magazine ...Black Canada's ultimate lifestyle magazine
Sway Magazine is the premier lifestyle magazine and website for Continental African, Caribbean and Black Canadians.
Our mission is to inform, educate and empower with a voice that reflects the successes, accomplishments and pride of Canada's Black communities.
Swaymag.ca is website updated daily with current news, events, forums and ongoing editorial.
Sway is a free glossy magazine published quarterly and distributed throughout the GTA at Gateway, Dream Boxes and select retailers. The Caribana issue will be out in July.
To subscribe to Sway, go to www.swaymag.ca/subscribe
Sway is published by Star Media Group, a division of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
Our mission is to inform, educate and empower with a voice that reflects the successes, accomplishments and pride of Canada's Black communities.
Swaymag.ca is website updated daily with current news, events, forums and ongoing editorial.
Sway is a free glossy magazine published quarterly and distributed throughout the GTA at Gateway, Dream Boxes and select retailers. The Caribana issue will be out in July.
To subscribe to Sway, go to www.swaymag.ca/subscribe
Sway is published by Star Media Group, a division of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
G98.7 (Formerly CARN Radio 98.7) now live!! Career Opportunities available!
Deadline: Oct. 7, 2011
G98.7 FM (Formerly CARN Radio 98.7) went live on the airwaves on Mon Oct 3rd!
After months of anticipation, the NEW radio station dedicated to playing Black/Caribbean/Disapora music
is finally on the air and online at: www.g987fm.com
The Executive Team has been selected but they are now looking for dynamic, hard-working individuals for
various positions for the new radio station.
If you are driven, energetic, eloquent, creative, flexible, and a team player then you'll fit right in! For a list of
available positions, see below.
Career Opportunities available:
Producers
On-Air Personalities
Traffic Coordinator
Technical Directors
Reporters
Sales Representatives
Marketing/Promotion Representatives
Accounting Clerk
Programmers
Administrative Assistant
If you are ready to join a vibrant team as we launch this new station, please send your resume to:
[email protected]
For additional information please call Intercity Broadcasting Network (IBN) at 416-438-5476.
The deadline to submit your resume is FRI OCT 7, 2011.
** NOTE: Due to high volume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
After months of anticipation, the NEW radio station dedicated to playing Black/Caribbean/Disapora music
is finally on the air and online at: www.g987fm.com
The Executive Team has been selected but they are now looking for dynamic, hard-working individuals for
various positions for the new radio station.
If you are driven, energetic, eloquent, creative, flexible, and a team player then you'll fit right in! For a list of
available positions, see below.
Career Opportunities available:
Producers
On-Air Personalities
Traffic Coordinator
Technical Directors
Reporters
Sales Representatives
Marketing/Promotion Representatives
Accounting Clerk
Programmers
Administrative Assistant
If you are ready to join a vibrant team as we launch this new station, please send your resume to:
[email protected]
For additional information please call Intercity Broadcasting Network (IBN) at 416-438-5476.
The deadline to submit your resume is FRI OCT 7, 2011.
** NOTE: Due to high volume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Rogers TV showcases Africans in Canada helping Africans on the Continent
FONTONROM - hosted by Sarah Onyango
Sunday, September 25 at 11am (first broadcast)
Saturday, October 1 at 11am
You can purchase copies of this program at:
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They do not have the name recognition and the celebrity status of a Craig Kielburger or a Ryan Hjerljac, whose better-funded large-scale projects regularly generate a lot of press; however, there are many Africans, right here in Ottawa, who have been fundraising tirelessly – and in some cases for years - in order to help alleviate poverty and hunger, improve healthcare services, build schools and roads in the Motherland.
In this edition of the show, you'll hear from Mrs Beatrice Osome, whose efforts have helped build much-needed water wells in western Kenya. Also on the show is Mohamed Sofa is a community health worker who, along with other members and supporters of Somali Relief Ottawa, has helped raised tens of thousands of dollars, in a few short months, for famine relief in the Horn of Africa.
Rogers TV airs panel discussion on ethno-cultural diversity in media: Sept. 15, 16, 17, 2011
"Represent?! Exploring Ethno-Cultural Diversity in Ottawa’s Media".
Air dates & times on Rogers TV cable 22:
Thursday Sept 15 @ 10am, 1pm and 8pm
Friday Sept 16 @ 10am
Saturday Sept 17 @ midnight and 7pm.
On July 28, 2011, at Club SAW, in Ottawa, the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada)’s Multimedia & Multiculturalism (M&M) project presented the English-Language Launch of the project in Ottawa. "Represent?!" was a facilitated panel discussion intended to foster a dialogue among activists, journalists, artists, and community organizers about what it really means to have the perspectives of diverse ethno-cultural populations in the National Capital Region accurately and adequately represented in various forms of mainstream and community-based media. After the discussion, the audience was treated to performances by a few of Ottawa’s dynamic spoken word artists. Panellists and spoken word artists included: Manjit Basi, Host of "Trailblazer" (Rogers TV); Aliaa Dakroury, Communications Professor at the University of Ottawa; Ian Keteku, 2010 World Poetry Slam Champion; Vanessa Lee, CTV Ottawa Reporter; spoken word artists DJ Morales a.k.a. Vocab, and Sarah Musa.
Air dates & times on Rogers TV cable 22:
Thursday Sept 15 @ 10am, 1pm and 8pm
Friday Sept 16 @ 10am
Saturday Sept 17 @ midnight and 7pm.
On July 28, 2011, at Club SAW, in Ottawa, the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada)’s Multimedia & Multiculturalism (M&M) project presented the English-Language Launch of the project in Ottawa. "Represent?!" was a facilitated panel discussion intended to foster a dialogue among activists, journalists, artists, and community organizers about what it really means to have the perspectives of diverse ethno-cultural populations in the National Capital Region accurately and adequately represented in various forms of mainstream and community-based media. After the discussion, the audience was treated to performances by a few of Ottawa’s dynamic spoken word artists. Panellists and spoken word artists included: Manjit Basi, Host of "Trailblazer" (Rogers TV); Aliaa Dakroury, Communications Professor at the University of Ottawa; Ian Keteku, 2010 World Poetry Slam Champion; Vanessa Lee, CTV Ottawa Reporter; spoken word artists DJ Morales a.k.a. Vocab, and Sarah Musa.
2011 Y Women of Distinction Awards Nominee, Melissa Rowe, featured on Rogers TV!
FONTONROM - hosted by Sarah Onyango
Sunday, June 26 - 11:00pm (first broadcast)
Tuesday, June 28 - 6:30pm
Wednesday, June 29 - 4:30pm
Sunday, July 2 - 11:00am
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
P: (613) 759-8653
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Denise Siele-Sherman and Melissa Rowe, two much-loved and well-respected community volunteers, were both nominees in the "Ottawa Citizen Community Volunteer" category of the 2011 National Capital Region Y Women of Distinction Awards, which were presented to the winners at a gala held on May 31st, at the National Arts Centre. The two women were recognized for enriching our community through their achievements and contributions through involvement in philanthropic or voluntary community programs or organizations. In this edition of "Fontonfrom", Melissa Rowe discusses her early life in Ottawa, her rich and varied experiences in grassroots organizing in Africa, and shares her views on the essential role volunteerism plays in the life of a community.
Photos from May 31, 2011 gala by Sarah Onyango
Sunday, June 26 - 11:00pm (first broadcast)
Tuesday, June 28 - 6:30pm
Wednesday, June 29 - 4:30pm
Sunday, July 2 - 11:00am
You can purchase copies of this program at:
Rogers TV Dub Requests
P: (613) 759-8653
[email protected]
Denise Siele-Sherman and Melissa Rowe, two much-loved and well-respected community volunteers, were both nominees in the "Ottawa Citizen Community Volunteer" category of the 2011 National Capital Region Y Women of Distinction Awards, which were presented to the winners at a gala held on May 31st, at the National Arts Centre. The two women were recognized for enriching our community through their achievements and contributions through involvement in philanthropic or voluntary community programs or organizations. In this edition of "Fontonfrom", Melissa Rowe discusses her early life in Ottawa, her rich and varied experiences in grassroots organizing in Africa, and shares her views on the essential role volunteerism plays in the life of a community.
Photos from May 31, 2011 gala by Sarah Onyango
2011 Africa Day celebration on Rogers TV
Thursday, June 2
4:30 pm ET
Saturday, June 4
11:00 am ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
On May 16, 2011, Ottawa’s majestic Government Conference Centre played host to the the annual Africa Day Gala, an event jointly coordinated and presented by Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions that draws at least 700 guests every year. The theme for this year’s event was “Shared values for greater unity and integration” celebrating the many wonderful contributions made by African peoples to world culture and civilization. This is all the more poignant as 2011 has been declared by the U.N. as the International Year for Peoples of African Descent. Among the distinguished guests on hand to enjoy this magnificent African cultural and culinary extravaganza were former House of Commons Speaker, Hon. Peter Milliken, several Canadian MPs and senators, as well as numerous high commissioners, ambassadors and community leaders.
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And that is what Pambazuka News is about – amplifying voices and nurturing solidarity around struggles for emancipation across the continent and throughout the diaspora and the global South. Many alliances and networks have used Pambazuka News to help advance their own campaigns - for example the campaign around the protocol on the rights of women in Africa; the struggle for land and housing by shack-dwellers; the campaign for LGBTI rights; and many more. Their ability to continue to use Pambazuka News as a weapon for justice depends on your support.
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Rogers TV show salutes contributions of black women leaders to Canadian society
Sunday April 24, 2011
11:00 am ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
The Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network has been honouring great Canadian black women leaders since 2009. That year the honourees were Paulette Senior, a visionary grassroots advocate and social activist, and Hon. Jean Augustine, Ontario's first ever Fairness Commissioner and first black woman elected to the House of Commons. In 2010, awards were presented to Glenda Simms, a leading women's rights advocate in Canada, the Caribbean and Africa, and Rita Shelton Deverell, a broadcasting pioneer and founder of Vision TV. The 2011 BWCEN Leadership Award was presented to Montreal’s Dominique Anglade, for her leadership, professional achievements and social contributions as a senior corporate executive and community builder. The 2011 BWCEN Champion Award was presented to Lucya Spencer, longtime Executive Director of Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO), for her contributions as a tireless and committed advocate for immigrant women and children. In this episode of Fontonfrom, we present from the 2011 Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network Awards Reception held on March 24th, in Ottawa, which included a moving musical tribute by Gatineau singer and actress, Yanick Dutelly.
REBROADCAST: Sat., April 30, 2011 at 11am
Photos of 2011 BWCEN Awards by Sarah Onyango
11:00 am ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
The Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network has been honouring great Canadian black women leaders since 2009. That year the honourees were Paulette Senior, a visionary grassroots advocate and social activist, and Hon. Jean Augustine, Ontario's first ever Fairness Commissioner and first black woman elected to the House of Commons. In 2010, awards were presented to Glenda Simms, a leading women's rights advocate in Canada, the Caribbean and Africa, and Rita Shelton Deverell, a broadcasting pioneer and founder of Vision TV. The 2011 BWCEN Leadership Award was presented to Montreal’s Dominique Anglade, for her leadership, professional achievements and social contributions as a senior corporate executive and community builder. The 2011 BWCEN Champion Award was presented to Lucya Spencer, longtime Executive Director of Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO), for her contributions as a tireless and committed advocate for immigrant women and children. In this episode of Fontonfrom, we present from the 2011 Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network Awards Reception held on March 24th, in Ottawa, which included a moving musical tribute by Gatineau singer and actress, Yanick Dutelly.
REBROADCAST: Sat., April 30, 2011 at 11am
Photos of 2011 BWCEN Awards by Sarah Onyango
Lorraine & Thandie Klaasen on Rogers TV!
Part 1: Broadcasts: Sun., March 20 at 9:30 AM; Mon., March 21 at 4:30 PM; Sat., March 26 at 9:30 AM
Part 2: Sun. March 27, 11am, Tues., March 29, 6:30pm, Sat., April 2, 11am
Rogers cable 22
On February 26, 2011, Cathedral Arts presented a Black History Month event paying tribute to three unforgettable Black singers – Eartha Kitt, Miriam Makeba and Lena Horne – who all passed away between 2008 and 2010. This event was in support of the YM-YWCA Women of Distinction Award Program which honours women whose outstanding achievements contribute to the health and future of our community. There could have been no better performers to pay to honour these three unforgettable Black singers than two Women of Distinction themselves, the fabulous Lorraine Klaasen and her revered mother and South African legend, Thandie Klaasen. The afternoon’s programme included arrangements by Eartha Kitt, Miriam Makeba and Lena Horne, as well as selections by Lorraine Klaasen and guitarist/musical director Mongezi Ntaka. New York trumpeter Ginetta Vendetta also joined Thandie and Lorraine for this performance. This episode of "Fontonfrom" features highlights from this memorable concert.
Photos of the concert courtesy of Ginetta Vendetta
Part 2: Sun. March 27, 11am, Tues., March 29, 6:30pm, Sat., April 2, 11am
Rogers cable 22
On February 26, 2011, Cathedral Arts presented a Black History Month event paying tribute to three unforgettable Black singers – Eartha Kitt, Miriam Makeba and Lena Horne – who all passed away between 2008 and 2010. This event was in support of the YM-YWCA Women of Distinction Award Program which honours women whose outstanding achievements contribute to the health and future of our community. There could have been no better performers to pay to honour these three unforgettable Black singers than two Women of Distinction themselves, the fabulous Lorraine Klaasen and her revered mother and South African legend, Thandie Klaasen. The afternoon’s programme included arrangements by Eartha Kitt, Miriam Makeba and Lena Horne, as well as selections by Lorraine Klaasen and guitarist/musical director Mongezi Ntaka. New York trumpeter Ginetta Vendetta also joined Thandie and Lorraine for this performance. This episode of "Fontonfrom" features highlights from this memorable concert.
Photos of the concert courtesy of Ginetta Vendetta
2011 Black history Month Launch on Rogers TV!
Sunday Feb. 27th
11:00 pm ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
To launch the 2011 Black History Month observance in Canada’s Capital, Black History Ottawa teamed up with various associations and community members to present an Opening Ceremony, which took place on Sunday, January 30th, at the Library and Archives of Canada auditorium.
This year’s Black History Month Launch in Canada’s Capital had special significance as 2011 marks Black History Ottawa’s 25th anniversary; the 15th Anniversary of the National Black History Month declaration; and the U.N. International Year for Peoples of African descent. Highlights of the launch included an Aboriginal blessing from Minnie Matoush, a member of the Cree First Nation of Mistissini; the reading of the Black History Month 2011 proclamation by Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa; the presentation of Community Builder Awards to Kosi Nnebe, Lloyd Stanford and Denise Siele; and performances by the London trio Plus Choir and Martine Charles. As well, Canada Post launched commemorative stamps in honour of Chatham, Ontario’s Ferguson Jenkins (the first Canadian in the Baseball Hall of Fame), and Nova Scotian civil rights icon Carrie Best (founder of The Clarion, the first Black-owned and published newspaper in that province). Members of the late Mrs Best’s family joined the more than 300 audience members in attendance.
REBROADCAST: Mon., Feb. 28, 4:30pm; Tues., March 1, 6:30pm; Sat., March 5, 11am
11:00 pm ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
To launch the 2011 Black History Month observance in Canada’s Capital, Black History Ottawa teamed up with various associations and community members to present an Opening Ceremony, which took place on Sunday, January 30th, at the Library and Archives of Canada auditorium.
This year’s Black History Month Launch in Canada’s Capital had special significance as 2011 marks Black History Ottawa’s 25th anniversary; the 15th Anniversary of the National Black History Month declaration; and the U.N. International Year for Peoples of African descent. Highlights of the launch included an Aboriginal blessing from Minnie Matoush, a member of the Cree First Nation of Mistissini; the reading of the Black History Month 2011 proclamation by Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa; the presentation of Community Builder Awards to Kosi Nnebe, Lloyd Stanford and Denise Siele; and performances by the London trio Plus Choir and Martine Charles. As well, Canada Post launched commemorative stamps in honour of Chatham, Ontario’s Ferguson Jenkins (the first Canadian in the Baseball Hall of Fame), and Nova Scotian civil rights icon Carrie Best (founder of The Clarion, the first Black-owned and published newspaper in that province). Members of the late Mrs Best’s family joined the more than 300 audience members in attendance.
REBROADCAST: Mon., Feb. 28, 4:30pm; Tues., March 1, 6:30pm; Sat., March 5, 11am
2010 Ottawa Kwanzaa Celebration on Rogers TV!
Sunday Jan. 30th
12:30 pm ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
Created in the United States by professor Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is one of the largest non-religious and cultural celebrations of the holiday season. It is observed from December 26th to January 1st. Based on seven key principles of community-building (nguzo saba), Kwanzaa celebrates family, community and culture in the spirit of togetherness. Ottawa's 2010 Kwanzaa Celebration is the largest of its kind in Ontario with over 300+ attendees. This program presents highlights from the December 27, 2010 festivities held at Ukrainian Hall.
REBROADCAST: Friday Feb. 4th - 4:30 pm / Saturday Feb. 5th - 12:30 pm
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
12:30 pm ET
Rogers TV (cable 22)
Created in the United States by professor Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is one of the largest non-religious and cultural celebrations of the holiday season. It is observed from December 26th to January 1st. Based on seven key principles of community-building (nguzo saba), Kwanzaa celebrates family, community and culture in the spirit of togetherness. Ottawa's 2010 Kwanzaa Celebration is the largest of its kind in Ontario with over 300+ attendees. This program presents highlights from the December 27, 2010 festivities held at Ukrainian Hall.
REBROADCAST: Friday Feb. 4th - 4:30 pm / Saturday Feb. 5th - 12:30 pm
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
Ottawa Celebrates MLK Day 2011
Sunday, January 23
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rogers TV (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Fontonfrom highlights the DreamKEEPERS 7th annual city-wide celebration of Martin Luther King Day in Ottawa. Among the speakers at this January 17th event were Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Ottawa-Centre), Rev. Jacques Kabangu, Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, Mayor Jim Watson, and Mr. Meiz Majdoub. The keynote speaker was CBC journalist Adrian Harewood. The recipient of the 2011 DreamKEEPERS Citation for Leadership was Carl Nicholson, Executive Director of the Catholic Immigration Centre. The audience was treated to splendid musical renditions by Miss Ayda Khan and Mr AndreKristopher Hayde.
Rebroadcast: Tuesday, January 25 at 6:30 PM; Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 AM
Sunday Jan. 30th - 1-Hour Special - 11am; Saturday Feb. 5th - 1-Hour Special - 11am
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rogers TV (cable 22)
FONTONFROM, hosted by Sarah Onyango.
Fontonfrom highlights the DreamKEEPERS 7th annual city-wide celebration of Martin Luther King Day in Ottawa. Among the speakers at this January 17th event were Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Ottawa-Centre), Rev. Jacques Kabangu, Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, Mayor Jim Watson, and Mr. Meiz Majdoub. The keynote speaker was CBC journalist Adrian Harewood. The recipient of the 2011 DreamKEEPERS Citation for Leadership was Carl Nicholson, Executive Director of the Catholic Immigration Centre. The audience was treated to splendid musical renditions by Miss Ayda Khan and Mr AndreKristopher Hayde.
Rebroadcast: Tuesday, January 25 at 6:30 PM; Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 AM
Sunday Jan. 30th - 1-Hour Special - 11am; Saturday Feb. 5th - 1-Hour Special - 11am
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
Rogers Television highlights "a few good black men"!
Sunday, November 28
11am - 11:30am
ROGERS TV (cable 22- Ottawa)
FONTONFROM hosted by Sarah Onyango
In this episode, we highlight a relatively new Carleton University-based black fraternity. They are future leaders and outstanding role models shattering commonly-held stereotypes about young black men in Ottawa. They live by the motto "motto is "Friendship is Essential to the Soul". These brothers belong to the Canadian chapters of the storied Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., founded in 1911 at Washington DC's Howard University. We take you to their third annual Achievement Week Banquet to find out how they are giving back to the community. Rebroadcast: Monday, November 29, 4:30pm; Tuesday, November 30, 5pm; Saturday, December 4, 11am.
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango
11am - 11:30am
ROGERS TV (cable 22- Ottawa)
FONTONFROM hosted by Sarah Onyango
In this episode, we highlight a relatively new Carleton University-based black fraternity. They are future leaders and outstanding role models shattering commonly-held stereotypes about young black men in Ottawa. They live by the motto "motto is "Friendship is Essential to the Soul". These brothers belong to the Canadian chapters of the storied Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., founded in 1911 at Washington DC's Howard University. We take you to their third annual Achievement Week Banquet to find out how they are giving back to the community. Rebroadcast: Monday, November 29, 4:30pm; Tuesday, November 30, 5pm; Saturday, December 4, 11am.
Photos from the event by Sarah Onyango