Canada Rush: Implications of recent immigration from West Africa
Canada Rush: Implications of recent immigration from West Africa by Meiz Mohammed Majdoub & Kwaku Kusi-Appiah, Sunday 30 June 2024 ————————————————- “Canada is a country where diversity, inclusion, and the…
In conversation with Ambassador Fonie Fred Sherman
Sunday 30 June 2024 In conversation with Ambassador D.F. Sherman By Joy Osiagwu His Excellency, Fonie D. F. Sherman, served in Canada in the 1980s as the first Liberian Ambassador…
Letter from the Editor: July 2024
Good morning all Happy Canada Day! Our Top Story for the July 2024 edition of Black Ottawa Scene is the special award by the University of Ottawa Alumni Association, to Elder June…
Rev Dan Joseph: The Sure Mercy of God
Wednesday 29 May 2024 Season of Grace, Mercy and Blessing by Rev. Dan Joseph Ezra 3:11 (KJV) states, “And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks…
Barbados Ottawa Association celebrates Bajan Lime
Saturday 11 May 2024 by Jacqui Dixon It has been a couple weeks since our Bajan Lime. As President of the Barbados Ottawa Association, I would like to say thanks…
Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Networks hosts employment rights workshop
BIWOC Drop-In Series Should I Call A Lawyer?: What You Need To Know About Your Employment Rights Saturday 25 May 2024 by Olivia Barrett With many nitty-gritty details involved in…
Prof Aginam appointed Director UNESCO Institute of Education
Ottawa resident Professor Obijiofor Aginam appointed Director of UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute based in India Wednesday 10 April 2024 The Director General of the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture…
Dr. Simpson appointed CHEO Chief of Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Ewurabena Simpson appointed CHEO Chief of Hematology/Oncology Congratulations to Dr. Ewurabena Simpson, who has been appointed Chief of Hematology/Oncology at CHEO. Dr. Simpson takes on her new duties on…
Women in music celebrated at NAC
Saturday 27 April 2024 Empowering Women in Music Industry – A Night of Vibrant Rhythms and Soulful Melodies by Obasola Bamigbola On a crisp evening at the National Arts Centre…
Perspectives on International Decade for People of African Descent summit
Thursday 2 May 2024 Second International Decade for People of African Descent – Representing nations from every region of the planet by Ketcia Peters As we gathered in Geneva on…