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Seniors: Is your home ready for you to age in place?
Aging in place – A challenge for seniors Photo credit Adobe Stock images (NC) Canadians are increasingly hearing about a phrase that could shift how they view home designs –…
Ottawa hosts citizenship ceremony
By Sarah Onyango Friday 26 May 2023 During my lunch break today, I had the pleasure of chatting with future Canadian citizens an hour before they were sworn in. We…
Foundation awarded stewardship of Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
February 8, 2023 The Foundation for Black Communities awarded stewardship of $200 million Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund by federal government Historic investment to support and empower Black-led, Black-focused and Black- serving non-profits…
Interviews
In Conversation with John Harewood
May 12, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu The conversation with Dr. John Harewood, a retired Professor of Classics and Academic Advisor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa,…
In conversation with Eb Amponsah, Mental Health Coordinator
Interview with Ebenezer ‘Eb’ Amponsah MSW, RSW, Coordinator – SAPACCY Program, Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support Saturday 31 December 2022 Could you tell me about your…
In conversation with Prof Josephine Etowa
by Joy Osiagwu Josephine Etowa, Ph.D. RN RM FWACN FAAN, is a Full Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa, and holder…
In conversation with Andy Kusi-Appiah Part 2
26 February 2023 In Conversation with Andy Kusi Appiah (Part 2) By Joy Osiagwu Andy Kusi-Appiah and a former Mayor of Ottawa, Hon. Jim Watson. Photo credit: Andy Kusi-Appiah Who…
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In conversation with Prof Josephine Etowa
Dr. Etowa is also the Director and Lead Investigator of the Collaborative Critical Research for Equity and Transformation in Health (CO-CREATH) Lab. She is a transformational leader in health equity,…
Ottawa celebrates Kwanzaa 2023
Residents of Ottawa, friends, and families from various parts of Ontario and Quebec converged at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall on 1000 Byron Avenue on Friday, December 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa…
In conversation with Andy Kusi-Appiah
On this episode of Black Ottawa Scene’s famous personality profile, Joy Osiagwu had a stimulating and informative conversation with Andy Kusi-Appiah, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University Ottawa. He spoke…
Black History Month in Ottawa
Sarah Onyango from Black History Ottawa talks about some of the events taking place this month
Events around ottawa
The Democratic Republic of Congo Celebrates Independence 30 June 2023
The Democratic Republic of Congo Celebrates Independence 30 June 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Boarded by nine nations (Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan,…
Mozambique Celebrates Independence 25 June 2023
Mozambique Celebrates Independence 25 June 2023 By Joy Osiagwu The Republic of Mozambique is a southern African country with the Indian Ocean on its border to the East, Tanzania to…
Seychelles Celebrates Independence 29 June 2023
Seychelles Celebrates Independence 29 June 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Seychelles is the smallest country on the African continent, with a population of 100, 447 in a territory of 177 square…
Madagascar Celebrates Independence 26 June 2023
Madagascar Celebrates Independence 26 June 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Madagascar, with its capital in Antananarivo, is the fourth-largest island nation in the world. Situated off the southeast coast of Africa,…
Djibouti Celebrates Independence 27 June 2023
Djibouti Celebrates Independence 27 June 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Djibouti is a small African country described as the “gateway to the Suez Canal”, one of the busiest shipping routes in…
Barbados Consulate hosts Heroes’ award
Toronto, Saturday 29 April 2023 Unsung Heroes were recognized by Team Barbados in Canada yesterday when the curtain fell on the 4th and final celebration for 2023 in Canada honouring…
Rwandans celebrate International Women’s Day
by Lyse-Pascale Inamuco Saturday 11 March 2023 On March 11, 2023, the High Commission of Rwanda in Canada organized the Celebration of International Women’s Day in partnership with the Rwandan…
Sierra Leone community celebrates 62nd independence anniversary
April 29, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu The Sierra Leone Community Association of Ottawa comprises Sierra Leoneians in the capital region and Gatineau with a strong commitment and passion for their…