Toronto, ON – ON July 29th 2017, the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) launched the Ghanaian Canadian Chamber of Commerce (GCCC) and the Diaspora Engagement Think Tank (DETT) at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto on July 29, 2017. Guest speaker for the occasion was the Director of Diaspora Relations at the Office of the President …
The Ghana@60 Independence Anniversary celebrations is a community effort, spearheaded by the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), is being organized in collaboration with other community organizations and partners. This 4 day event will incorporate gospel concert, flag raising ceremony downtown Toronto, youth brigade inspection and cultural fiesta at the Royal Ontario Museum, live band …
On Sunday, September 18, 2016, the Second Floor of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto-the largest multicultural city in Canada, was turned into a Ghanaian cultural durbar when chiefs and queen mothers from the Toronto Ghanaian community in their rich regalia massively graced the opening of the ROM’s new exhibition dubbed ‘Art, Honour, and …
The premises of the Ghanaian Presbyterian Church in Toronto was jubilant with some children and young adults from the Toronto Ghanaian community as they came together to participate in activities lined up for the 3rd Annual Youth Summit organized by the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) on June 25, 2016. Two of the …
The Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) organized a glamorous dinner and dance to crown its week-long celebrations of Ghana’s 59th Independence Anniversary at the Toronto Plaza Hotel on March 13, 2016. The function which showcased the general theme for the celebrations in Toronto-“Uniting The Community In One Accord For Development” was very well attended …
On Friday March 11th 2016, as part of Ghana Independence Week anniversary, the Ghanaian community partnered with the Toronto Raptors905 team to present a special ‘Ghana night” for the community during a match against Iowa. The event took place at the Hershey center as the home team Raptors905 beat visiting Iowa team. The youth wing of …
By Joe Kingsley Eyiah As part of the 59th Ghana Independence Week, the 2nd program for the week was a brief ceremony held at the forecourt of the Toronto City Hall In the morning hours of March 7, 2016 to hoist the national flag of Ghana to commemorate the 59th Birthday of our dear nation. …
The premises of the Ghanaian Presbyterian Church in Toronto was electrified with singing and prayers for our nation Ghana on Sunday, March 6, 2016 to kick start a week long celebration planned by the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) to mark Ghana’s 59th Independence Anniversary in Toronto. The afternoon started with a prayer from …
This year the GCAO has collaborated with other organizations to present Ghana Independence Week in Toronto, Canada. The Ghana independence celebration in Toronto is a week long program with 4 unique events with the mission to bring the community together on one accord for development. The events from March 6th to March 13th 2016 will …
The first annual Ghanaian youth summit was held on May 18th 2013 at the driftwood community center. The event focused on Ghanaian youth issues in the community. Attending speaking were notable Ghanaian professionals in varying trades and specialties. Attending and speaking at the youth summit was Justice Kofi Barnes of the supreme court of Canada, …
