Faces at Jaku Konbit`s Kwanzaa celebrations
All roads led to the Ukrainian Hall on Byron Avenue on Saturday 28 December as Jaku Konbit held its annual Kwanzaa celebrations, with scores of people of various races and…
Nigerian Professional & Business Network honours Mandela
Saturday 21 December 2013, saw over fifty Nigerians and friends of Nigeria gathered at the Sheraton Hotel on Albert Street to pay homage to the late apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela….
In conversation with Abdirazak Karod, Executive Director, Somali Centre
It was an unseasonably warm fall day on 26 November when Black Ottawa Scene sat down with Abdirazak Karod, Executive Director of the Somali Centre for Family Services in his…
Noble Women of Ottawa annual Christmas gala
On December 7, 2013, guests representing various segments of Ottawa’s multicultural community gathered at Sainte Geneviève Church for the annual Christmas celebration organized by Noble Women of Ottawa. They were…
Events in Ottawa celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela
Various events were held in Ottawa to mark the passing of the former President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. These included the opening of…
Somali Women’s Circle Network hosts “Promoting Security of Somali women”
Somali Women’s Circle Network (SWCN) hosted an event entitled “Promoting Security of Somali women: Give rights, Gain justice on Saturday December 2013 at the Ben Franklin Place on Centrepointe drive….
Children’s Aid Society fetes outstanding foster parents
The Hellenic Centre on Prince of Wales Drive was a hive of activity on Thursday 24 October 2013, as the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa hosted a “Walk of Fame”…
Marie-Edith St. Vil
Profile: Marie-Edith St.Vil Marie-Edith St. Vil is well known in Ottawa’s Black community. The Haitian-born Communications Officer with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, somehow finds time from her very busy schedule to…
Network of Black Business and Professional Women Annual Xmas Cocktail evening
On Sunday, 8 December, 2013, the Network of Black Business and Professional Women kicked off the festive season by hosting its third annual Christmas Cocktail Evening. The event, which featured…
Visiting Kenyan students receive laptops from River Jordan Ministries
Three young Kenyan students on an educational visit to the national capital in November, were treated to a typical Ottawa generosity when they were presented with laptops donated by members…