In conversation with Fred Swaniker
July 15, 2019 Source: Rising Africa Ghanaian entrepreneur Fred Swaniker is the founder of the African Leadership Group, which consists of: the African Leadership Academy (ALA); the African Leadership University…
Trudeau scholarships for PhD students
Two PhD students receive prestigious Trudeau Foundation scholarships Nataleah Hunter-Young and Riley Kucheran recognized for their exceptional work May 24, 2019 New Trudeau Foundation scholars Nataleah Hunter-Young (right) and…
In conversation with graduates: Diana, Ganise and Christina
14 June 2019 Friday 14 June Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa Immediately preceding the African Caribbean and Black post-secondary graduation celebration hosted by YLAC , Black Ottawa Scene…
Bridget Ofili celebrates 50th birthday
Saturday 22 June 2019 Bridget Ofili is a well known figure in Ottawa’s Nigerian community where she is a very active volunteer with various organisations. On Saturday she was feted…
YLAC celebrates 2019 Black graduates
ACB 2019 graduates pose with Rt. Hon, Michaelle Jean, centre. Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Friday 14 June 2019 Some one hundred family, friends and academic faculty members were…
Multiculturalism Day at Mooney’s Bay
Saturday 29 June 2019 Ottawa’s Multicultural Week events continued as the African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) and Somerset West community Health Centre (SWCHC) hosted their annual celebration of…
Letter from the Editor: July 2019
Good morning all Happy Canada Day! Hope you and your loved ones find time to join this great country in celebrating yet another anniversary in its illustrious history. For the…
Toronto Raptors’ African connection
REUTERS/KYLE TERADA-USA TODAY SPORTS Masai Ujiri, the brains behind the Toronto Raptors. How Africa played a starring role in Toronto Raptors’ historic NBA championship win By Yomi Kazeem…
Rev Ekong: Fasting and Praying in Action
June 29, 2019 Offer yourself as a holy sacrifice acceptable to the Lord You have to be ready and prepared for answers to prayers when you have fasted or even while…
Multiculturalism Day at the Y
Newcomer Information Centre of the YM-YWCA hosts Multiculturalism Day Thursday 27 June 2019 The Newcomer Information Centre on Isabella Street was awash Thursday with vibrant colour as the centre hosted the…