Editor
Photo by Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
Good morning all
Happy Black History Month! As many of you may know, in 1995 the government of Canada the month of February as Black History Month to celebrate the contribution of Canadians of African descent to the Canadian mosaic. This afternoon, Black History Ottawa kicks off the celebrations with the launch and Opening ceremony, with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe reading the city’s Proclamation of February 2026 as Black History Month. We hope as many of you as possible would be able to attend the various events organized in honour of this important celebration of our heritage.
Our Top Story this month is the city’s celebration of the Martin Luther King Junior Day, in honor of the civil rights icon the late revered Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr. We also bring you some Black History Month news such the Canada Post’s tribute to Canadian hip-hop stars, and the commemorative hockey game between the Ottawa Senators and the Vegas Knights. Columnist Dave Tulloch provides a very educational narrative of Ottawa’s Black History. Look out for more Black History Month reports in our March 2026 edition.
Social activist and columnist Dr. Andy Kusi-Appiah gives readers an insight of the importance of protecting our environment, in his article: Land, Memory, & Resistance.
All these and more in the February 2026 edition of Black Ottawa Scene.
Here is the result of the January 2026 poll: Do you take part in winter sports? Yes 0% No 100%
Thank you to all who voted. Remember to vote in the February 2026 poll: Are you keeping up with your new year resolutions?
All the best to you and your loved ones.
Godwin Ifedi, Editor
Black Ottawa Scene
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Showcasing and celebrating African Canadians in the national capital and beyond.
This edition of Black Ottawa Scene is funded in part by a grant to Black History Ottawa by the Ottawa Community Foundation.
