Events

Emancipation Month 2024

Emancipation Month 2024

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 …

Promoting Mental Health First Aid for Black Communities

Promoting Mental Health First Aid for Black Communities

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 …

Celebrating Women’s Well-being: GCAO’s Empowering Boat Cruise

Celebrating Women’s Well-being: GCAO’s Empowering Boat Cruise

On August 19, 2023, the women’s wing of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) organized a boat cruise in Peterborough Mariner with a focus on the mental well-being of women. The event was designed to offer relaxation and stress relief to women in the community, targeting those aged 14 years and above. With an attendance …

2nd Annual GCAO WOMEN’S Empowerment Conference

2nd Annual GCAO WOMEN’S Empowerment Conference

GCAO Women empowerment involves bringing to light on their social, economic, and political, encouraging, and supporting their full participation in enhancing their overall well-being. This empowerment initiative strives to address and overcome diverse challenges faced by Ghanaian women, including gender-based discrimination, limited access to education and healthcare, unequal economic opportunities, and cultural norms restricting their …

Stress Reduction for Seniors

Stress Reduction for Seniors

The Ghanaian Golden ages group is inviting all seniors from age 55+ to join them on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 1:00pm at the GCAO hub located at 65 Mayall Ave, Toronto. Ms. Sylvia Olivas, a renowned expert in senior empowerment, will be presenting a comprehensive workshop aimed at leaving seniors with a strong sense of …

GCAO Women’s Conference 2023

GCAO Women’s Conference 2023

The Women’s Wing is inviting all women to join us on October 21, 2023 from 5pm – 10pm for our 2nd Annual Women Conference. Register here to participate in this free event: https://forms.gle/RHivfJUgmwNDWeqAA

Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario Seniors Summer BBQ

Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario Seniors Summer BBQ

Meaningful relationships have the power to inspire and encourage healthy habits. The Ghanaian-Canadian Golden Age Group of Ontario have recognized the importance of fostering and strengthening their relationships as a means to combat social isolation among seniors. On August 29, 2023, they hosted a summer BBQ event designed to bring seniors together. It is essential …

GCAO Seniors Group organizes Educative/Fun Trip to Toronto Island

GCAO Seniors Group organizes Educative/Fun Trip to Toronto Island

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, about 50 members of the Seniors Wing of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), led by Madam Felicia Botchway and Mr Abeeku Vandyke, had the opportunity to visit the renovated Toronto Island. Under bright and beautiful weather, two school buses full of seniors from the Ghanaian community set off from …

GHANA INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY IN BRAMPTON, ONTARIO

GHANA INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY IN BRAMPTON, ONTARIO

In celebration of Ghana’s 66th Independence celebration in Toronto, a flag-raising event was held in Brampton on March 6th , 2023. The event was attended by a cross-of-section Ghanaians. The Ghana Consulate General and the entire Consulate Staff attended the event. The Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, his chief of staff Bradshaw Frances Bradshaw, and …

4th Annual Ghanaian-Canadian Youth Leadership Conference (Event Summary)

4th Annual Ghanaian-Canadian Youth Leadership Conference (Event Summary)

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 ...