Join us on Saturday Dec 17th to celebrate the launch of Ghanaian Canadian recording artists Quabena Maphia. Special performances from other local artists in Canada and a special international guest artists.

Toronto- Signs of Science (SOS), an educational not-for profit organization, formally introduced

itself to the community through an inspiring fusion of sciences event featuring the best selling
author and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US,
Dr. Ben Carson. Taking place at Humber College, the event involved more than 300 students,
staff and community leaders

Attendees were treated to multiple innovative and interactive workshops such as the aviation
room, robotics programming room, solar technology and many more. John Davies, President
of Humber College commenced the festivities with an introductory speech and the event
concluded with inspirational words of motivation from Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Ward 1 North
Etobicoke. During the event, SOS “Brain of the Month” awards were presented to students
by Dr. Ben Carson and SOS unveiled their new Signs of Science community based website
(www.signsofscience.com).

“Growing up in Rexdale, I can definitely empathize with the need for enrichment. We are
blessed and honoured to have someone of Dr. Ben Carson’s stature here supporting our
endeavours”, said Lydia Amponah, Executive Director of Signs of Science.

Dr. Ben Carson, Director of Peadiatric Neurosurgery at the renowned John Hopkins Hospital was the event’s keynote speaker. Speaking about his unique upbringing and overcoming extenuating circumstances, his speech resonated with an audience who also have their share of obstacles they must overcome.

Funded by the Laidlaw Foundation, SOS operates a Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) mentorship program designed to support young people living in
marginalized communities in Toronto to pursue post secondary education in STEM related
programs.

RULES & REGULATIONS
- We expect nothing but professionalism and quality standards.
- All d.j’s must supply a mix no longer than 5 minutes.
- Top 5 Dj’s will be selected by online voting
- Deadline: Feb 1st 2012

CKi’s Rainwater Harvesting System in Accra, Ghana
Come celebrate the holiday festivities by joining us on Saturday November 26 at the Stephen Bulger Gallery in raising funds to bring a rainwater harvesting system to St Moses School in the community of Chokor. Challenged Kids International (CKi) is a nongovernmental organization which encourages children facing economical, social health, physical, and mental challenges to see beyond their disabilities and strive to achieve their personal goals in life. The organization works with challenged kids in the developing world.

Our objectives are to support education, nutritious eating, and micro-enterprise in the developing world.
On Saturday November 26, 2011 at the Stephen Burgler Gallery (downtown Toronto), CKi will be hosting
a fundraiser with the aim to raise sufficient monetary means to implement a rainwater harvesting system in the village of Chokor. Chokor is an impoverished community situated in Accra Ghana. The rainwater harvesting system will water the vegetation garden CKi has implemented. This vegetation provides nutritious food such as carrot and lettuce, to the children of the community.

The rainwater harvesting system is the collection of rainwater from the roof of a building. The collected water may have debris and dirt so it is filtered and then stored for use. The collected rainwater can be used to water gardens and for washing. In some places, the water is sterilized by boiling to be used for cooking and as drinking water. The fundraiser will highlight key note speaker, Claire Rodger – Director at Gardening Angel Horticulture Inc. As a recipient of the environmental award of excellence in 2008, Ms. Rodger is an environmental leader whose achievements have lead and continue to lead to a greener and healthier Toronto. The night will be lined up with performances by live Congolese music band, JCarre Music, and live jazz artist, Luwam Tomas.

$25 per ticket includes:
Live performances
Finger food – Cash bar – Game prizes
Time – Saturday Nov 26, 2011 from 7-10pm at Stephen Bulger Gallery – www.bulgergallery.com
1026 Queens St West – Toronto, M6J 1H6

Online ticket purchase – http://rainwaterfilterghana.eventbrite.com
Print ticket purchase – Email: info@challengedkids.org or Call: 647-883-0701
For more information please visit www.challengedkids.org

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During the event, awards were given to participants and volunteers of the CPC soccer and tutoring programs who demonstrated extraordinary commitment and efforts during the 2011 soccer season and the 2010 academic
year. Dignitaries and community leaders who participated with the presentation of the awards included the two keynote speakers Hon. Mawutor, Consular-General of Ghana and Mr. Errol Gibbs, an author and international motivational speaker.

The culmination of the empowerment conference began in 2008 when CPC facilitated the Ghanaian-Canadian soccer league as an avenue for the youth to be active during the summer.CPC’s efforts were bolstered by two community building funders, True Sports Foundation and The Forzani Group. Following the success of the soccer league, the young at heart couldn’t be left out. Hence, CPC moved on and established a youth summer camp in the summer of 2010. With the help of the two community building sponsors, The Forzani Group (owners of Sportcheck, Athletes World, and National Sports) and True Sports Foundation, CPC extended this camp to other geographical areas in 2011.

After learning about CPC’s initiatives and challenges in expanding their programs, True Sports Foundation, contributed $10,000 to CPC. At the same time, Forzani Group, a sport merchandize company, provided substantial soccer equipments with an estimated value of $5,000 to CPC soccer program. About 150 young community members benefited from the donation.

It was through these generous donations that CPC was able to operate a summer soccer camp for the youth residing in Brampton. The camp allowed the prolific soccer players within the community to pass on their knowledge of the game to the aspiring youth soccer players. Aside from serving as a play ground, the camp equally aided in the health promotion of the participants; as they receivedtheir required physical activity. Altogether, the weekly two hour camp served about 40 youth in the Etobicoke and Brampton area.

It would go amiss to say that since their origination, both the league and the camp have been running successfully every summer. Admittedly, the Sport Awards & Empowerment Conference symbolizes the high point of CPC’s three years involvement in community building. Indeed, it was a spectacular event: from the elegant and dazzling décor to the exquisite performance, the mind stimulating speeches and the mouth-watering food.

The awarding began by honouring the participants of the aforementioned youth with Joel Effah receiving the Youth Leadership Award for his demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities during the camp.
Connecting Paths Canada, not only provided athletic activities for the youth, but the association also implemented Ready-To-Learn (RTL), a free after school tutoring and homework club for the youth in Brampton. From January 2011 to the end of school year in June, three volunteer professionals, Francis Appiah, Jennifer Ashley, and Patrick  duBoateng along with the executives of CPC dedicated their time to impart their academic knowledge to the youth. These three individuals were presented with an Outstanding Service Award for their contribution to the empowerment of youth.

CPC President Franklin Taylor

Starting in June 2011, four teams; Apostolic FC, Mckewon FC, Continuation FC, and Rising Stars battled for the top spot in the league. At the conclusion of the total 18 league games played, Apostolic FC emerged as the winner with 17 points edging out the forever young Rising Stars. Apostolic FC was presented with the League Winners Trophy with James Osei of Apostolic Church winning the League MVP Award.

The playoffs were not keen to the Apostolic FC who bowed out in the semi-finals to Mckeown FC by a score of 3-2. The Playoff finals saw the perennial contenders Mckeown FC lose to Rising Stars on penalties. After receiving the Playoff Champions Trophy, Nana Poku-Adusei received the Playoff MVP for his performances in the defense and also in the goal during the penalty shoot-out.

In the process of receiving their trophies, the League Champions “Apostolic FC” and Playoff Champions “Rising Stars” in particular stirred up turbulent noise from their fans to the befitting tune of the Fifa 2010 World Cup Anthem, “Waving Flag” from Kanaan. Other individual winners during the night were Elder Felix Akosah Aseamah of Apostolic FC(Coach of the year), Bismark Oppong of Continuation FC(Goalie of the year), Cornelius Amekadu of Continuation FC (Defender of the year), George Dankoh of Mckweon FC (Midfielder of the year), and Kwame Boateng of Rising Stars ( Goal king).

The well attended conference was marked by exultation and great joy, with supporters shouting and cheering their award winners. Notable personalities like Ms. Afriyie from the Ghanaian Canadian Social Workers Association, Mr. de Devitiis who is the Executive Assistant to Toronto City Councillor Anthony Perruzza Ward 8 and Mr. Maxwell Asante, the Manager of Blackstars Football Club, also graced the event and
participated as award presenters.

CPC EXECUTIVES

In his final remarks, Franklin Taylor, the President of CPC stressed the need for community members to volunteer their services and time to CPC’s programs, notably, the Ready-To-Learn Tutoring program. This program resumed again on September 20, 2011 in Brampton and will run until the end of the 2011/2012 academic year in June. Interested volunteer tutors can contact Joseph Boachie, the Program Coordinator at (647) 409-9306 or gyasikofi@yahoo.ca for more information.

The well attended conference was marked by exultation and great joy, with supporters shouting and cheering their award winners. Notable personalities like Ms. Afriyie from the Ghanaian Canadian Social Workers Association, Mr. de Devitiis who is the Executive Assistant to Toronto City Councillor Anthony Perruzza Ward 8 and Mr. Maxwell Asante, the Manager of Blackstars Football Club, also graced the event and participated as award presenters. In his final remarks, Franklin Taylor, the President of CPC stressed the need for community members to volunteer their services and time to CPC’s programs, notably, the Ready-To-Learn Tutoring program. This program resumed again on September 20, 2011 in Brampton and will run until the end of the 2011/2012 academic year in June.

Interested volunteer tutors can contact Joseph Boachie, the Program Coordinator at (647)
409-9306 or gyasikofi@yahoo.ca for more information.

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Join Okey Bakassi, Basorge Tariah, Ras kimono, Jeddi, Seyi Brown, Mr Wise and other African Acts as we bring you the best of African Comedy mixed with (Rub-A-Dub) Music.

Venue: Don Bosco School Main Theater/Auditorium,
2 St Andrews Blvd Etobicoke.(Toronto) Canada. M9R 1V8

Date: Fri Nov 11th. Time: 7pm-11pm

Ticket: $30 Regular or $50 for couple AND $50 VIP

FOR TICKETS CALL 647-258-1788 OR 647 895 5073

Proudly sponsored by Ghanalinx

Three Generations of the Marley family to attend the Planet Africa Awards

Three generations of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley’s family will be at the 2011 Planet Africa Awards. Celebrating the International Year of People of African Descent, the event will recognise icons and legends such as Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Bob Marley. The three generations of Marley women include Mrs. Rita Marley, wife of the reggae superstar; Sharon Marley, his daughter; and Donisha Marley Prendergast, his granddaughter. The three will also appear on the cover of an upcoming Planet Africa Magazine as well as in a television special.

Rita Marley

Rita Marley, sometimes called “Nana Rita”, is the widow of reggae legend Bob Marley, and a member of the trio The I Threes, Bob Marley’s backup singers. In 1986, Rita made the decision to convert Bob Marley’s home into the Bob Marley Museum. She is also the Founder and Chairperson of the Robert Marley Foundation, Bob Marley Trust, and the Bob Marley Group of Companies. She founded the Rita Marley Foundation in 2000, an organization that works to alleviate poverty and hunger in developing countries. It specifically targets the elderly and youth. Rita currently resides in Ghana where she has been also crowned queen.

Sharon Marley

Sharon Marley is not just the daughter of Bob and Rita Marley, she has made her mark as an educator and a woman dedicated to inspiring and training generations of future leaders. Along with preserving the legacy of her father, Sharon manages a Montessori school in Jamaica. She also works with other members of the Marley family regarding the Bob Marley Museum to create and facilitate mentorship initiatives. Sharon is the mother of Donisha Prendergast, actor, filmmaker and youth activist.

Donisha Marley Prendergast

Donisha Prendergast, the eldest grandchild of Bob and Rita Marley, is a young woman on a mission. Donisha is the daughter of Sharon Marley and renowned FIFA referee, Peter Prendergast. Trained in film, her new documentary “Rasta: A Soul’s Journey” highlights the journey of a woman in search of the roots and evolution of Rastafari, a term made popular by Bob Marley. The executive producer of the film is Jamaican born Canadian, Patricia Scarlett. The film, which took Donisha to over eight countries, has been greatly reviewed by critics. It was screened alongside the Toronto International Film Festival at the Caribbean Tales Film Festival.

Sponsors of the Planet Africa Awards Show

Planet Africa Group thanks sponsors of the 2011 Planet Africa Awards including, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto GM Dealers Association, Scotiabank, Jodal Healthcare, CIBC, Kingsley Jesuorobo and Associates, Kenya Airways, Zavic Realty, Dreammaker Realty, First Fridays and Ontario Black History Society. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Please contact us today at 416.247.5777 or via info@planetafricagroup.com.

Eight girls competed for the title of Ghana’s Most Beautiful Canada, but Miss Vanessa Otuo- Acheampong of Brampton, Ontario, an 18 year old student pursing Police Enforcement at Humber College, Toronto. Crowned by 2010’s winner Miss Nicole Afia Bortsi, Vanessa took the title and walked away with a round trip ticket to Ghana, $ 1000 scholarship and a 10” Acer laptop.

The position of the first runner up went to Miss Becky Livingston who is a Criminology major at York University. The second position went to Miss Kelly Asante, a student also studying Psychology at York University in Toronto, Ontario; and the third position went to Miss Nikki Arthur, a nursing major @ York University.

The second annual event was successfully organized by Miss Constance Aniwaah Love, a 26-year-old young woman who is undoubtedly expanding the face of Ghana through these young, beautiful, intelligent women, pursuing influence in the community. The young entrepreneur is continuing her goal to push young, determined ladies into success academically and professionally at all costs with her community events and teaching them the value of being a woman and a role model, while mentoring to all those she encounters. We look forward to a 3^rd annual Ghana’s Most Beautiful next year in 2012.
The event was beautifully sponsored; by SweetnKomo, Amettv, Naori’s Bijoux, Kapengo Hair, Global Textiles, Afro Beauty Supplies, MRS Makeup, and Shesheme Foundation.

Official website:
http://www.ghmbcp.ca/

The Event Dubbed “Tribute to our Achievers” was instituted by The Ghanaian News to recognize and honor individual Ghanaian-Canadians and groups who have excelled or achieved honors in their fields of endeavor.

The event will recognize individual professionals, business persons, academics, youth, community members -spirited persons, sportsmen/women, entertainers, cultural promotions, gospel music exponents who have made significant contributions to our community as well as the Canadian society as a whole. There will also be special awards this year given to non-Ghanaians, who have helped our community immensely.

It’s expected that hundreds of enthusiastic Ghanaian community members and well-wishers from all over Canada will gather on the evening of September 25, 2011 at the said venue to recognize outstanding achievers in the community.

Dignitaries who will be attending the expected mammoth gathering will include Ghana HighCommissioner in Canada, some members of the African Diplomatic Corps and representatives from the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels, community leaders, cultural groups, church members and the general public.

There will be an interlude of African cultural Display, High-Life Dancing Competition and music by various groups.

A modest fee of $50 per person is being charged. Block Table purchases of 10 persons (reserved) per table for $400 is also available on request.

The Media is cordially invited to attend the official presentation on Sunday September 25th, 2011 at 65 Claireport Convention and Banquet Hall, (Albion/Steeles) in Etobicoke. at 6:00 pm

For further information and/or to confirm attendance, please, contact:

Ghanaian News Canada eayiku@gmail.com, Tel: 416-844-9161