Letter from the Editor February 2015
Hello all As I write, a winter blizzard is ravaging parts of north eastern US and heading on its way to eastern Canada and the Maritimes. On days like today…
Parkdale United Church celebrates Martin Luther King Day
Sunday 18 January 2015 Scores of worshipers were at the Parkdale United Church for the annual Martin Luther King Day memorial service in honour of the late civil rights icon. The…
Special Feature: Children’s Aid Society – Are You the Face of Fostering?
Are You the Face of Fostering? As the concept of family evolves in our community, so does the definition of a foster parent. Foster parents come from a variety of…
Igbo community celebrates Christmas in style
Saturday 20 December 2014 Ottawa’s Igbo community gathered last Saturday at the Jim Robillard Centre on Carling Ave to celebrate Christmas with friends and family. The evening was marked…
Race Relations Foundation honours June Girvan
Tuesday 18 November, 2014 On Tuesday, November 18, at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ms. June Girvan, child and youth rights advocate, Vice President, Black History Ottawa, and founder…
In conversation with Edwin Okon, Nigeria’s Super Falcons Head Coach
Black Ottawa Scene caught up with Edwin Okon Head Coach of the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s Women’s national soccer team, on December 6, 2014. at Jim Robillard Centre, at the end-of…
January 2015: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Can’t believe that 2014 has come and gone! And Black Ottawa Scene is waxing stronger with each…
Debbie Miller’s Photo gallery
When not working or spending time with family, Debbie Miller can be found behind her lens taking photos. She is passionate about photography. Her love of photography flourished five years…
Andy Kusi-Appiah & David Kilgour: Africa prospects in the year 2015
Andy Kusi-Appiah is the founder of SkillFocus, an Ottawa-based soccer development program for elite athletes, and has also served as head coach for elite teams in both Ontario and Quebec…
Festival Kafé-Karamel in Gatineau
Every summer, the National Capital Region comes alive with exciting cultural activities and Festival Kafé-Karamel is one of them. 2014 was the second edition of this free urban outdoor party…