Canada's "Queen of Worldbeat", Lorraine Klaasen wins 2013 JUNO Award!
It's been a long time coming, but Montreal-based Worldbeat artist Lorraine Klaasen has finally won a coveted JUNO award! Ms. Klaasen was nominated in the "World Music Album of the Year" category for her album "Tribute to Miriam Makeba" (Label: Justin Time*Universal). Ms. Klaasen received her award at a JUNO gala held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Other artists nominated in the "World Music Album of the Year" category for the
2013 JUNO awards were: Ottawa's own The Souljazz Orchestra (album:
Solidarity), Alex Cuba (album: Ruido en el Sistema), Danny Michel (album:
Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me) and Jaffa Road (album: Where The Light Gets
In).
Lorraine Klaasen, eclectic performer extraordinaire, is the daughter of the
famous South African singer, Thandie Klaasen, one of Nelson Mandela's favourite
singers and an indisputable South African legend. Born and raised in South Africa, she has called Montreal, Canada her home since 1979. Lorraine's dynamic stage presence and showmanship have captivated fans of world music, jazz and African music throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe for many years.
In fact, Klaasen is a virtual embodiment of cultural diversity. Performing in English, French, Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Lingala, Greek and Hebrew, as well as over twelve African dialects, audiences are spellbound by her winning combination of humour, charisma and savoir faire. Musicologist, singer and choreographer, Klaasen is highly adept at conveying emotion through movement and dance – an integral and distinctive expression of African song. (Artist info, concert dates & other info: www.lorraineklaasen.com)
The Juno Awards honour Canadian music industry achievements in the latter part of 2011 and in most of 2012. The 2013 edition of the awards ceremony are scheduled to be presented in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada during the weekend of 20-21 April. The main ceremony will be hosted by Michael Bublé at the Brandt Centre. Tickets for The 2013 JUNO Awards go on sale on Friday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Tickets range from $59 to $189 (plus taxes and service charges) and are available through the Evraz Place Box Office, by phone at 1-855-985-5000, and online at www.ticketmaster.ca. To view a complete list of 2013 JUNO Award nominees, as well as their bios, photos and hometown information, go to www.junoawards.ca.
Other artists nominated in the "World Music Album of the Year" category for the
2013 JUNO awards were: Ottawa's own The Souljazz Orchestra (album:
Solidarity), Alex Cuba (album: Ruido en el Sistema), Danny Michel (album:
Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me) and Jaffa Road (album: Where The Light Gets
In).
Lorraine Klaasen, eclectic performer extraordinaire, is the daughter of the
famous South African singer, Thandie Klaasen, one of Nelson Mandela's favourite
singers and an indisputable South African legend. Born and raised in South Africa, she has called Montreal, Canada her home since 1979. Lorraine's dynamic stage presence and showmanship have captivated fans of world music, jazz and African music throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe for many years.
In fact, Klaasen is a virtual embodiment of cultural diversity. Performing in English, French, Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Lingala, Greek and Hebrew, as well as over twelve African dialects, audiences are spellbound by her winning combination of humour, charisma and savoir faire. Musicologist, singer and choreographer, Klaasen is highly adept at conveying emotion through movement and dance – an integral and distinctive expression of African song. (Artist info, concert dates & other info: www.lorraineklaasen.com)
The Juno Awards honour Canadian music industry achievements in the latter part of 2011 and in most of 2012. The 2013 edition of the awards ceremony are scheduled to be presented in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada during the weekend of 20-21 April. The main ceremony will be hosted by Michael Bublé at the Brandt Centre. Tickets for The 2013 JUNO Awards go on sale on Friday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Tickets range from $59 to $189 (plus taxes and service charges) and are available through the Evraz Place Box Office, by phone at 1-855-985-5000, and online at www.ticketmaster.ca. To view a complete list of 2013 JUNO Award nominees, as well as their bios, photos and hometown information, go to www.junoawards.ca.
Retired Ottawa Professor Cynthia Bled recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
On June 23, 2012, retired educator Cynthia Bled was awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Senator Vivienne Poy at a ceremony held at the University of Toronto.
Ms. Cynthia Bled is the founder of Canadian Future Achievers, which encourages visible minority youth, nominated by their schools for their good grades and extra-curricular activities, with scholarships and support. She has created an alumni network of trailblazers who act as mentors for new recipients. After only a few years, Future Achievers has expanded across Canada, and internationally to Kenya. It is established at two universities – University of Ottawa, and
Carleton to ensure sustainability. Cynthia has also provided several
scholarships at local postsecondary institutions. Cynthia is an economics professor who understands the real source of wealth is found in encouraging youth leadership.
Ms. Cynthia Bled is the founder of Canadian Future Achievers, which encourages visible minority youth, nominated by their schools for their good grades and extra-curricular activities, with scholarships and support. She has created an alumni network of trailblazers who act as mentors for new recipients. After only a few years, Future Achievers has expanded across Canada, and internationally to Kenya. It is established at two universities – University of Ottawa, and
Carleton to ensure sustainability. Cynthia has also provided several
scholarships at local postsecondary institutions. Cynthia is an economics professor who understands the real source of wealth is found in encouraging youth leadership.
Marlene L. Grant named 2011 Business Woman of the Year by the Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce!
Marlene L. Grant, Certified General Accountant and resident of Barrhaven was this week named Business Woman of the Year by the Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce.
Marlene emigrated to Canada from Jamaica in 1988 having attended Morant Bay High School, and completed her High School education in Canada at Carine Wilson Secondary School in Orleans, Ontario.
She continued her education obtaining a degree in Business Administration from Algonquin College. She went on to pursue a career in Accounting and obtained her Certified General Accountant designation in 2002.
In 2009 Marlene set forth on her own, building an accounting practice, Marlene L. Grant Professional Corporation, a growing and successful practice.
Marlene is also a steadfast believer in helping her community supporting many local community groups, including providing training to new Canadians through the Chinese Community Center of Ottawa, free tax seminars to new business people, sponsoring a child for a week for camp, and volunteering with local business and community groups.
Bravo, Marlene!
Marlene emigrated to Canada from Jamaica in 1988 having attended Morant Bay High School, and completed her High School education in Canada at Carine Wilson Secondary School in Orleans, Ontario.
She continued her education obtaining a degree in Business Administration from Algonquin College. She went on to pursue a career in Accounting and obtained her Certified General Accountant designation in 2002.
In 2009 Marlene set forth on her own, building an accounting practice, Marlene L. Grant Professional Corporation, a growing and successful practice.
Marlene is also a steadfast believer in helping her community supporting many local community groups, including providing training to new Canadians through the Chinese Community Center of Ottawa, free tax seminars to new business people, sponsoring a child for a week for camp, and volunteering with local business and community groups.
Bravo, Marlene!
Two black women who inspire among 2011 Y Women of Distinction Awards nominees!
Denise Siele-Sherman and Melissa Rowe, two much-loved and well-respected community volunteers are both nominees in the "Ottawa Citizen Community Volunteer" category of the 2011 National Capital region Y Women of Distinction Awards, which will be presented to the winners on Tuesday, May 31st, at the National Arts Centre. The two women are being recognize for enriching our community through their achievements and contributions through involvement in philanthropic or voluntary community programs or organizations.
The YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards began in the National Capital Region in 1994 to honour, encourage and recognize women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the health and future of our community. The biennial presentation of these awards reflects the Y's commitment to increase public recognition of these women who have earned our admiration and respect. More info on the YWODA and other 2011 nominees at: http://www.ywoda.ca/
The Y Women of Distinction Awards are a signature YWCA recognition event across the country with more than 20 events held nationally. Proceeds from these awards are used to provide much needed financial assistance for children, youth and families in our community. This assistance provides access to critical Y programs that foster personal growth and development.
EVENT DETAILS:
16th Y Women of Distinction Awards
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
National Arts Centre, Theatre
Awards start at 7:00pm, dessert reception and cash bar to follow
Master of Ceremonies: Sue O'Sullivan
The YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards began in the National Capital Region in 1994 to honour, encourage and recognize women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the health and future of our community. The biennial presentation of these awards reflects the Y's commitment to increase public recognition of these women who have earned our admiration and respect. More info on the YWODA and other 2011 nominees at: http://www.ywoda.ca/
The Y Women of Distinction Awards are a signature YWCA recognition event across the country with more than 20 events held nationally. Proceeds from these awards are used to provide much needed financial assistance for children, youth and families in our community. This assistance provides access to critical Y programs that foster personal growth and development.
EVENT DETAILS:
16th Y Women of Distinction Awards
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
National Arts Centre, Theatre
Awards start at 7:00pm, dessert reception and cash bar to follow
Master of Ceremonies: Sue O'Sullivan
Melissa Rowe - 2011 Y Women of Distinction Awards Nominee (Community Volunteer)
For Melissa Rowe, contributing to the development of charitable organizations on just one continent is not enough. Instead, for the last 30 years she has worked tirelessly to contribute to the local, national and international levels of various grassroots community organizations in Canada and abroad, including many that advocate for the rights of minority groups. Her dedication has stretched beyond the scope of the Ottawa region, with Rowe spending two years in Gaborone, Botswana, creating and implementing gender-focused development programs. Additionally, as part of her ongoing work as a volunteer for Canadian University Services Overseas, Rowe was instrumental in the creation of a multi-purpose centre for women, girls, and their families in Lusaka, Zambia. In the Ottawa area, Rowe has organized and participated in several services for immigrant and visible minority women and their families for over 20 years, including Black History month activities, health education programs, and more. Her work for African and Caribbean communities in the Ottawa region has included extensive research, as a way to educate these communities and others about HIV/AIDS and other challenges. Rowe brings together communities in any way she can, and with her experience there is no limit to what she can achieve.
Source: Y Women of Distinction Awards
Source: Y Women of Distinction Awards
Denise Siele-Sherman - 2011 Y Women of Distinction Awards Nominee (Community Volunteer)
At the tender age of 11-years-old, Denise Siele was selected to represent her home country, Kenya, at a United Nations Environment Conference in Italy. Since then, she has continued to show her leadership in various ways. As a scholar, community activist, peer-counsellor, student leader, mentor, youth coach, radio producer-host, business-owner and civic volunteer, Siele has continually found ways to promote cultural awareness, bring people together and support those who need help. She is co-president of the Ottawa Gala, the largest private donor to the Ottawa School Breakfast Program, feeding 11,000 children in 148 schools. She also serves as the youngest director of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Charitable Foundation Board, working to support 2500 youth monthly in the areas of mental health, employment, justice and housing/homelessness. In addition, Siele is the founder and chairperson of the Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network. Her work in this wide variety of initiatives proves that her spirit of leadership that she has had since she was a child has gone unchanged. She continues to work for people in-need and bring communities together.
Source: Y Women of Distinction Awards
Source: Y Women of Distinction Awards
Chelby Daigle recognized with 2011 Leading Women Building Communities Award !
Ottawa's Chelby Marie Daigle is among the 2011 recipients of the Leading Women Building Communities Award from the Government of Ontario.
Chelby is an anti-racism educator and youth worker of French Canadian, German and Nigerian Ijaw ancestry. She is currently the Administrator of the Community Police Action Commitee (COMPAC). She also co-facilitates the Girls’ Chat Program with the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre which runs out of five Ottawa high schools. She is the Ottawa Regional Coordinator of the United Nations Association of Canada's Multiculturalism and Multimedia Project. She sits on the advisory committee of the Immigrant Women’s Services Organization of Ottawa’s project aimed at educating members of Ottawa’s Muslim communities about how to combat domestic violence. She is the founder of the Peace of Mind Series, a partnership with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, which brings together Muslim community members and mental health professionals to raise awareness about mental illness in Ottawa’s Muslim communities. She is passionate about building a socially inclusive society for all. Feel free to visit her blog, The Woyingi Blog, which explores Black and African Global Identities.
The Leading Women, Building Communities Recognition Program acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership in working to improve the lives of others in their communities.
Chelby and other local recipients of the Leading Women Building Communities Award were honoured at the Leading Women Leading Girls Awards Reception hosted by Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi.
Congratulations, Chelby!
Chelby is an anti-racism educator and youth worker of French Canadian, German and Nigerian Ijaw ancestry. She is currently the Administrator of the Community Police Action Commitee (COMPAC). She also co-facilitates the Girls’ Chat Program with the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre which runs out of five Ottawa high schools. She is the Ottawa Regional Coordinator of the United Nations Association of Canada's Multiculturalism and Multimedia Project. She sits on the advisory committee of the Immigrant Women’s Services Organization of Ottawa’s project aimed at educating members of Ottawa’s Muslim communities about how to combat domestic violence. She is the founder of the Peace of Mind Series, a partnership with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, which brings together Muslim community members and mental health professionals to raise awareness about mental illness in Ottawa’s Muslim communities. She is passionate about building a socially inclusive society for all. Feel free to visit her blog, The Woyingi Blog, which explores Black and African Global Identities.
The Leading Women, Building Communities Recognition Program acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership in working to improve the lives of others in their communities.
Chelby and other local recipients of the Leading Women Building Communities Award were honoured at the Leading Women Leading Girls Awards Reception hosted by Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi.
Congratulations, Chelby!
Black History Ottawa 2011 Community Builder Award Recipients : Service and Excellence
On Sunday, January 30th, 2011, Black History Ottawa's Board of Directors honoured three exceptional individuals at Ottawa's official Black History Month Launch, held in a packed-to-capacity Library and Archives Canada auditorium.
The two recipients in the "Community Leadership" category are Mr. C. Lloyd Stanford, a longtime public policy expert and co-founder of Third World Players, and social entrepreneur and media personality, Denise Siele. Ms. Kosisochukwu Uchenna Nnebe received the award in the "Youth" category. The recipients were nominated by members of the comunity.
BHO's Community Leadership Award is given to Ottawa residents of African descent who have been active leaders in their community and have made a positive difference in areas such as human rights, multiculturalism and community-building. These persons have a long track record of volunteering or activistm and advocacy experience with the African-Canadian and wider Ottawa community.
The award in the Youth category is given to a current full-time high school student or a full-time or part-time student of African descent who is enrolled at an accredited Ontario university or community college, and who has been serving as a positive role model and advocate of the Black/African-Canadian community.
For more info on events taking place in Ottawa and Gatineau for Black History Month 2011, visit www.blackhistoryottawa.org
The two recipients in the "Community Leadership" category are Mr. C. Lloyd Stanford, a longtime public policy expert and co-founder of Third World Players, and social entrepreneur and media personality, Denise Siele. Ms. Kosisochukwu Uchenna Nnebe received the award in the "Youth" category. The recipients were nominated by members of the comunity.
BHO's Community Leadership Award is given to Ottawa residents of African descent who have been active leaders in their community and have made a positive difference in areas such as human rights, multiculturalism and community-building. These persons have a long track record of volunteering or activistm and advocacy experience with the African-Canadian and wider Ottawa community.
The award in the Youth category is given to a current full-time high school student or a full-time or part-time student of African descent who is enrolled at an accredited Ontario university or community college, and who has been serving as a positive role model and advocate of the Black/African-Canadian community.
For more info on events taking place in Ottawa and Gatineau for Black History Month 2011, visit www.blackhistoryottawa.org
Kosisochukwu Uchenna Nnebe - 2011 BHO Community Builder Award Recipient
Ms. Nnebe was selected for her using her unique gifts as a writer and visual artist to promote black history and culture and to support philanthropic initiatives.
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria as the second of Ike and Ogo Nnebe’s three children, the middle child of three siblings, Kosisochukwu (Kosi) Uchenna Nnebe moved to Canada with her family in 1998. Even though she left Nigeria at the age of 5, Kosi has always shown off her African identity through her personal involvement in Afro-centric activities, as well as educational and extra-curricular projects. A gifted writer, poet and artist, Kosi has always sought to use her talents to narrate the trials and triumphs of people of African descent and humanity. At the age of 14, Kosi won the Golden Key in poetry, in a tough Scholastic Art and Writing Competition organized by US-based Scholastic Inc. Her poem entitled “Amelia Mariette,” also earned her a place in the famed Young Writer’s Workshop at the University of Virginia. In 2009, as part of her final year personal project, Kosi authored an illustrated a Black History-themed chapbook consisting of poems and portraits of notable African American and Canadian leaders and achievers. In 2010, Kosi held a solo fund raising campaign, “Portraits for Haiti”, so she could contribute to the Canadian Haiti earthquake relief fund. She earned over $300 creating portraits commissioned by her teachers and fellow students. Currently in grade 12 under International Baccalaureate program at Colonel By Secondary School, Ottawa, Kosi hopes to pursue a career in International Development and Law.
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria as the second of Ike and Ogo Nnebe’s three children, the middle child of three siblings, Kosisochukwu (Kosi) Uchenna Nnebe moved to Canada with her family in 1998. Even though she left Nigeria at the age of 5, Kosi has always shown off her African identity through her personal involvement in Afro-centric activities, as well as educational and extra-curricular projects. A gifted writer, poet and artist, Kosi has always sought to use her talents to narrate the trials and triumphs of people of African descent and humanity. At the age of 14, Kosi won the Golden Key in poetry, in a tough Scholastic Art and Writing Competition organized by US-based Scholastic Inc. Her poem entitled “Amelia Mariette,” also earned her a place in the famed Young Writer’s Workshop at the University of Virginia. In 2009, as part of her final year personal project, Kosi authored an illustrated a Black History-themed chapbook consisting of poems and portraits of notable African American and Canadian leaders and achievers. In 2010, Kosi held a solo fund raising campaign, “Portraits for Haiti”, so she could contribute to the Canadian Haiti earthquake relief fund. She earned over $300 creating portraits commissioned by her teachers and fellow students. Currently in grade 12 under International Baccalaureate program at Colonel By Secondary School, Ottawa, Kosi hopes to pursue a career in International Development and Law.
C. Lloyd Stanford - 2011 BHO Community Builder Award Recipient
Mr. Stanford was recognized for his numerous and remarkable contributions as a pillar of Ottawa’s black community, as a trailblazer in employment equity and multiculturalism-focused public policy, and as a founding member of the storied Third World Players Theatre group.
A former senior public servant, Lloyd Stanford is president of Le Groupe Stanford Inc., a consulting firm specialising in matters related to multiculturalism, employment equity, bilingualism and biculturalism, responsibility and accountability, human resource development in general, Canadian social and cultural policy, and international development issues. He is a partner in the consortium Pan-Continental Business and Development Consultants Inc.
Trained in the humanities at UCWI as well as in Public Administration at Carleton and Political Science at Queen's, Lloyd has enjoyed a long career in policy development including stints with the governments of Jamaica, Saskatchewan and Canada. He has contributed his stellar management and research skills to such bodies as the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Unemployment Insurance Commission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Panel, the Ontario Crown Employees Grievance Settlement Board and the Public Service Commission of Canada.
Mr. Stanford's community work includes: co-founder and president of the theatre group Third World Players (1978 present), Chairman of the Rothwell Heights Property Owner's Association and the Community-Police Committee of Gloucester; serving on the executive of the Black Business and Professional Association-NCR chapter; past president and honorary life member of the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society, and was a member of its National Council, and a member of the Board of Governors and Senate of Carleton University (1993-1999). He currently serves as the ‘Ottawa Contact’ for The University of the West Indies Alumni Association.
A former senior public servant, Lloyd Stanford is president of Le Groupe Stanford Inc., a consulting firm specialising in matters related to multiculturalism, employment equity, bilingualism and biculturalism, responsibility and accountability, human resource development in general, Canadian social and cultural policy, and international development issues. He is a partner in the consortium Pan-Continental Business and Development Consultants Inc.
Trained in the humanities at UCWI as well as in Public Administration at Carleton and Political Science at Queen's, Lloyd has enjoyed a long career in policy development including stints with the governments of Jamaica, Saskatchewan and Canada. He has contributed his stellar management and research skills to such bodies as the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Unemployment Insurance Commission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Panel, the Ontario Crown Employees Grievance Settlement Board and the Public Service Commission of Canada.
Mr. Stanford's community work includes: co-founder and president of the theatre group Third World Players (1978 present), Chairman of the Rothwell Heights Property Owner's Association and the Community-Police Committee of Gloucester; serving on the executive of the Black Business and Professional Association-NCR chapter; past president and honorary life member of the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society, and was a member of its National Council, and a member of the Board of Governors and Senate of Carleton University (1993-1999). He currently serves as the ‘Ottawa Contact’ for The University of the West Indies Alumni Association.
Denise Siele - 2011 BHO Community Builder award Recipient
Ms. Siele earned honours for her commendable contributions as a media personality, entrepreneur and activist fully committed to promoting social responsibility, civic engagement and community development.
Perhaps the selection of Kenyan-born Denise Siele, at the tender age of eleven, to represent her country abroad at a United Nations Environment Conference in Italy foretold her journey as scholar, community activist, peer-counsellor, student leader, mentor, youth coach, radio producer-host, business-owner and civic volunteer.
While a Dean's list student at the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University, Denise founded one of the largest student organizations which earned Association of the Year Honours; was instrumental in establishing Carleton’s Race and Ethnicity Hall; and led fundraising efforts for SOS Children’s Villages, Bales for North in Nunavut, and a Disaster Relief Fund in the wake of the terrorist bombings in her native Nairobi.
As President of public affairs firm SEMgroup, Denise partners with clients who share in the cause of social progress such as the United Nations Association in Canada, the Council of Canadians, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and the Province of Ontario’s Commemoration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
Denise Siele is a founder of the Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network; Host and Producer of Nexus Africa Radio; and an Associate Editor of Planet Africa Magazine. She also serves as Co-President of the Ottawa Gala, the single largest private donor to the Ottawa School Breakfast Program feeding 11,000 children in 148 schools; and is the youngest Director of the Youth Services Bureau Charitable Foundation which supports thousands of Ottawa families and youth in areas of housing/homelessness, mental health, employment, and youth justice.
Perhaps the selection of Kenyan-born Denise Siele, at the tender age of eleven, to represent her country abroad at a United Nations Environment Conference in Italy foretold her journey as scholar, community activist, peer-counsellor, student leader, mentor, youth coach, radio producer-host, business-owner and civic volunteer.
While a Dean's list student at the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University, Denise founded one of the largest student organizations which earned Association of the Year Honours; was instrumental in establishing Carleton’s Race and Ethnicity Hall; and led fundraising efforts for SOS Children’s Villages, Bales for North in Nunavut, and a Disaster Relief Fund in the wake of the terrorist bombings in her native Nairobi.
As President of public affairs firm SEMgroup, Denise partners with clients who share in the cause of social progress such as the United Nations Association in Canada, the Council of Canadians, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and the Province of Ontario’s Commemoration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
Denise Siele is a founder of the Black Women’s Civic Engagement Network; Host and Producer of Nexus Africa Radio; and an Associate Editor of Planet Africa Magazine. She also serves as Co-President of the Ottawa Gala, the single largest private donor to the Ottawa School Breakfast Program feeding 11,000 children in 148 schools; and is the youngest Director of the Youth Services Bureau Charitable Foundation which supports thousands of Ottawa families and youth in areas of housing/homelessness, mental health, employment, and youth justice.