Jollof Festival Brings African Food, Fashion and Community Spirit to The National Capital Region
Jollof Festival Brings African Food, Fashion and Community Spirit to The National Capital Region Saturday 22 August, 2026 By Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The aroma of African delicacies,...
Community Roundtable Sparks Dialogue on Improving Access to Justice for Black Communities
Thursday, July 30, 2026 Community Roundtable Sparks Dialogue on Improving Access to Justice for Black Communities By Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community members, legal professionals, service providers, and...
Fufu Festival Brings the Flavours and Spirit of Ghana to Ottawa
Monday, August 3, 2026 Fufu Festival Brings the Flavours and Spirit of Ghana to Ottawa By Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The aroma of freshly prepared Ghanaian cuisine, the...
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years, Gives Out More Scholarships
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years, Gives Out More Scholarships By Onoshe Nwabuikwu, Local Journalism Initiative reporter On Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Julian Norwich Anglican Church, the...
In conversation with Executive Director of the Michaëlle Jean Foundation Edward Matwawana
Monday 31 August 2026 Launched in 2017 by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, the National Black Canadians Summit positions itself as a national movement focused on community empowerment, systems change, and long-term impact. Through...
Letter from the Editor: 1 September 2026
Good morning folks Welcome to the September 2026 edition of Black Ottawa Scene. Our Top Story for the month is the launch of a special bus transportation for seniors by...
GhanaFest Strengthens Cultural Identity and Community Ties in Ottawa
Saturday 11 July 2026 GhanaFest Strengthens Cultural Identity and Community Ties in Ottawa By Ijeoma Ukazu, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ghanaian Association of Ottawa brought hundreds of residents to...
Hundreds attend funeral ceremony for Bishop Jacob Kehinde Afolabi
Tuesday 30 June 2026 Hundreds attend funeral ceremony for Bishop Jacob Kehinde Afolabi by Onoshe Nwabuikwu, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tuesday, June 30, 2026, was a very rainy day in...
Enjoy this summer’s events without overheating
Friday 3 July 2026 How to enjoy this summer’s events without overheating (NC) The summer is a time to enjoy life outdoors, especially outdoor events that can be the highlight...
Asa Day 2026 Celebrates Yoruba Culture in Ottawa
Saturday 18 July 2026 Asa Day 2026 Celebrates Yoruba Culture in Ottawa By Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Yoruba culture filled the open space of Trinity Hall in Orléans...