This project is designed to build capacity amongst Black Canadians and Africans in Diaspora communities in Canada through the implementation of a culturally focused and relevant Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Education of mental health among Black or African communities is a major challenge and as a result, many who suffer from mental health …
The Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) led by its President Emmanuel Duodu embarked on a cleanup exercise at the Chalkfarm Park on 2230 Jane Street in North York. It was a Spring Cleanup Project in collaboration with the City of Toronto. The cleanup was held on Saturday 7th May, 2022 and marks the third instance ...
On Sunday, March 6, 2022 Ghanaians and their friends living in the Ontario Province of Canada celebrated the 65th Independence Day of Ghana in-person at Mississauga proudly raising the flag of Ghana in the morning and organized a virtual ceremony in the evening with pomp and pageantry. It was beautiful and proud occasion! As early as …
The Homework Club of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) on Sunday, February 27, 2022 organized an exciting celebration to mark this year’s Black History Month for its participants and Ghanaians in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The program which was done virtually due to the Covid-19 restrictions was attended by about 40 celebrants …
Last week, Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system was implemented. As a result, as of September 22, 2021, every Ontario residents are now required to show proof along with photo ID that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access certain public settings and facilities that are in areas of high-risk indoor public setting where ...
The overall health of individuals is influenced by lifestyle behaviours including healthy diets, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption. Over the past few months Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) has been working to help ensure the community is informed and educated on healthy lifestyle and wellness. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours particularly poor dietary practices, physical ...
On August 21st 2021, The Ghanaian-Canadian Associations of Ontario (GCAO) held its 4th Annual Youth Leadership Conference in Toronto via Zoom. Due to COVID, this year’s event was strictly ZOOM. It was attended by youth leaders in the city and moderated and hosted by Maame De-Heer. The Guest of Honour, The Minister of Youth and ...
I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. A colourful presentation ceremony was held at the Apostles Continuation Church premises which houses the offices of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) in Toronto ...
Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario hosts pop-up vaccine clinic in Etobicoke Desmond Brown – CBC News Posted: May 05, 2021 Weeks-long work encouraging Ghanaians living in Toronto to get vaccinated against COVID-19 was dealt a blow by a recent change in messaging from a national committee of experts, a community leader said Wednesday. While Canadians …
April 1st, 2021 Esteemed Community Leaders/Members First off, let me wish you and yours a Happy Easter (if you celebrate Easter) and that this weekend brings you hope and assurance that, even with the doom and gloom of that fateful Friday of Crucifixion, Sunday came with the resurrection and there was joy and celebration. In ...
