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Black Ottawa 411 ...information for and about Ottawa’s African & Caribbean communities - Home Page Home Page Our First Nations UN Decade Canada’s Black Veterans Martin Luther King Day 2023 In Memoriam Charity’s Dream John G. Dennison Ottawa Race Weekend WelcomingOttawaWeek Nominate Them! Events Black History Month 2021 Emancipation Day Mandela Day Creole Heritage Month Kwanzaa 411 Listings Media Spotlight Ottawa’s Black Media Business Spotlight Club Scene BBPA Harry Jerome Awards Academia Diplomatic Circles Our Seniors Noteworthy Commemorations Focus on Health Dapo Fun Day 2013 Great Gifts! For Your Bookshelf BWCEN Social Scene Olympic Fever! Asian Heritage Month Int’l Women’s Day Education/Lessons Canada Day Fête de la Saint-Jean! Black History Links Celebrate Culture! Remember Haiti Music Scene Black Ottawa 411 ...information for and about Ottawa’s African & Caribbean communities Welcome to BlackOttawa 411 ! WHAT’S THE 411? "Does Canada’s National Capital Region have a Black Community? Where are can I find a decent Black hairdresser in Ottawa? I’m looking for a Black tutor for my child, do you know of anyone? Is there a decent Caribbean restaurant downtown?" For an African or Caribbean person who’s new to Ottawa and doesn’t yet know their way around, finding out who’s who and what’s what in the Black community can be a daunting - and frustrating - task. That’s where BlackOttawa411 comes in! To make your life easier, I have created this information-packed website where you can not only find African and Caribbean institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, performers, artists and embassies but also events and activities to spice up your social life! BlackOttawa411 is a community service which I hope you will enjoy and find useful. Feel free to e-mail information which may be of interest to other African and Caribbean people in the National Capital Region. Your suggestions as to how to improve this portal are also welcome. Thanks for visiting ... and come back often for updates! John G. Dennison (June 22, 1947- January 14, 2014): Proud Canadian, Indefatigable champion for Canadian black history, culture and achievement DENNISON, John, G. (June 22, 1947 - January 14, 2014) John attended the Queen’s College of Guyana. He held a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Laurentian University in Sudbury, and a Master’s degree in Political Science from Carleton University. John was the first black person appointed as Citizenship Judge for Ottawa on June 4, 2012. He had over 25 years of experience working on multiculturalism related issues in the Government of Canada, including at Citizenship and Immigration and Canadian Heritage. He was the Founding Chairman of Cathedral Arts, the performing and visual arts programme of Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. He has served on the Ottawa Public Library Board Foundation and volunteered with a number of community organizations in Ottawa. John is the recipient of a number of awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award Medal; Lignum Vitae Award from the National Institute of Jamaican Canadians for outstanding leadership in the Ottawa community; Community Builder Award, from United Way of Ottawa, for contributing to the engagement of the Black community in the arts in Ottawa; and, Award of Excellence, from the North American Black Historical Museum and Society Inc., for exceptional contribution to improving awareness and appreciation of Black Canadian Heritage. He is survived by his sisters: June, Joye and Vivienne; brothers Courtney and Kenneth; only niece, Carol; nephews Richard, Charles, Ronald, and Mark and a number of great nieces and great nephews and Godchildren. Funeral Service was held at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, on Sunday January 19, 2014. Donations to Christ Church Cathedral for the benefit of the Cathedral Arts Program or the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated. Upcoming Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Events Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa 439 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 5A6 http://www.ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral/Ministry.html Purchase Tickets Online: www.cathedralarts.ca Information: (613) 567-1787 or [email protected] Cathedral Arts Box Office: Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, Lauder Hall, 439 Queen Street (Accessibility Entrance) Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. JANUARY 21 - LINCOLN ALEXANDER DAY (Ontario & Canada) Lincoln MacCauley Alexander was born on Jan. 21, 1922. He practised law for more than 10 years and in 1968 was elected MP of Hamilton West, becoming Canada’s first black MP. He held his seat for four terms, but left in 1980 to become chair of Ontario’s Worker’s Compensation Board. In 1985, he was named lieutenant-governor of Ontario, the first black man to hold that title. He was also the University of Guelph’s longest-serving chancellor from 1991 to 2007. He died in October 2012 at the age of 90. Learn more about Hon. Lincoln Alexander at: www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/online/alexander/index.aspx‎ Bill 125 - An Act to proclaim Lincoln Alexander Day (Ontario) http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&Intranet=&BillID=2886 As of December 3, 2014, Lincoln Alexander Day January 21, Lincoln’s birthday, is now recognized officially as Lincoln Alexander Day across Canada, with Royal Assent by the Governor General December 9, 2014. Bill S-213 - An Act respecting Lincoln Alexander Day (Canada) http://www.parl.gc.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=6378745&Language=E&Mode=1 Canada Post marks Black History Month 2018 with Lincoln Alexander stamp! The nomination period for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award is now open! Established in 1992, the Lincoln M. Alexander Award recognizes up to three young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination in Ontario. Recipients will receive a cash prize of $5,000 and a framed certificate. These will be presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at a special ceremony at Queen’s Park. I encourage you to consider nominating one of the many deserving youth from our community. Nominees must be between the ages of 16 and 25. More details are available online at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-inclusion. The 613-819 Black Hub The 613-819 Black Hub regularly brings people of African descent in Ottawa-Gatineau together to coordinate volunteer-led efforts to address anti-Black racism through systemic change primarily in education, justice, employment, business and politics. À propos du 613-819 Black Hub Le 613-819 Black Hub réunit régulièrement des personnes d’ascendance africaine à Ottawa-Gatineau afin de coordonner les efforts des bénévoles pour lutter contre le racisme anti-Noir par le biais de changements systémiques principalement dans les domaines de l’éducation, de la justice, de l’emploi, des affaires et de la politique. More info at : www.613819blackhubnoir.ca International Decade for People of African Descent - 2015-2024 ​OTTAWA, Jan. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada Post is marking upcoming Black History Month with stamps for 2018 celebrating Lincoln M. Alexander and Kathleen (Kay) Livingstone, two prominent Black Canadians who shattered barriers for visible minorities in Canada. The stamps will be available for purchase at postal outlets and canadapost.ca/blackhistory beginning February 1, the start of Black History Month in Canada. BACKGROUND ​ The General Assembly, by its resolution 68/237 of 23 December 2013, proclaimed the International Decade for People of African Descent commencing 1 January 2015 and ending on 31 December 2024, with the theme People of African descent: recognition, justice and development”. The main objective of the International Decade is to promote respect, protection and fulfilment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for people of African descent, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The decade will provide an opportunity to recognize the significant...