As August is Emancipation Month, we will be closing the month of Emancipation with “Continental Africa-Sankofa” The event is FREE for all attendees. We are inviting everyone to join us for a night of discussion, movie night, dancing and celebrating our cultural heritage and diversity. We will have food and cultural drumming and dance at …
With the passing of Mr. Adu Boakye on February 17th, 2024 through a random act of gun violence, a vigil was organized for one week after his passing, February 24th, 2024 at Jane and Driftwood. The vigil started at 1:00 pm with community members, law enforcement officers, civic leaders, and the press. The event began …
Promoting Mental Health First Aid for Black Communities Ensuring mental well-being is crucial, especially when tailored to address the specific needs of black communities. Mental health issues affect everyone to some extent, and unaddressed concerns can escalate into mental illness. Much like how we have first aid for physical injuries, it’s imperative to have mental …
On September 30th, the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario orchestrated a highly successful fundraiser at the Toronto Pearson Convention Center. The event was a significant milestone in their mission to establish a Ghanaian Canadian Heritage and Resource Center, tailored to address the specific requirements of Ghanaian-Canadians and other minority communities in Ontario. The fundraiser drew an …
On behalf of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) alias Ghana Union and the Fundraising Committee, I want to thank you immensely for supporting the Heritage Project by attending the fundraising event in your numbers. Thank you so much! Find attached the financial summary of the fundraising event and the overall milestone. We respect your efforts …
Over 50 members of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) Council attended a crucial council meeting on Saturday, April 16, 2023 at the GCAO Hub, 65 Mayall Avenue in Toronto. The meeting which was called by the Executives of the GCAO reviewed the constitutional role of the GCAO Council and its way forward to …
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 …
