Letter from the editor
The last few weeks have been truly exciting, with the inaugural edition of Black Ottawa Scene. The response from you, our readers, has been totally overwhelming in the most positive…
Human Rights Commission removes “Canadian experience” barrier for immigrants
Monday 28 October, Ontario Human Rights Commission Chair Barbara Hall, brought a big smile to the faces of immigrants, as she presented their new policy banning one of the biggest…
Southern African Development Community reception
On October 4th, the group of ambassadors and high commissioners representing the Southern African Development Community hosted a reception at the Hellenic Centre to mark SADC Day. SADC is an…
Obituary: Dr. Rudolph Ormsby Gittens
Dr. Rudolph Ormsby Gittens (December 30, 1932 – September 18, 2013). It is with gladness, for a life well lived, that the GITTENS family announce the passing of Rudolph Ormsby…
JOCA Annual National Heroes Gala
On October 19th, The Jamaica (Ottawa) Community Association (JOCA) presented its annual National Heroes Gala and Awards dinner at the Centurion Conference and Event Center. Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada, H.E….
In conversation with author Lawrence Hill
On October 10th, Octopus Books hosted a sold-out conversation between CBC News Ottawa anchor Adrian Harewood and bestselling author Lawrence Hill. Mr. Hill discussed his latest book “Blood: The Stuff…
NBBPW Using the power of body language
On September 14th, The Network of Black Business & Professional Women presented an event, at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier hotel, entitled “Body Talk: Using the Power of Body Language”, featuring renowned…
Ugandans celebrate Independence Day
On October 12th, members of Ottawa’s Ugandan diaspora and their friends gathered at Villa Marconi to celebrate the 51st anniversary of that country’s independence from great Britain. The executive and…
Black Sculptors at Dimensions Exhibition
Evelyn Duberry (Sheba Makeda Glass Art) and Dominique Dennery pose with their creations at the Dimensions 2013 – Annual Sculpture Exhibition & Sale presented by The National Capital Network of…
Memorial service for Kenyan terrorist attack victims
Following the September 21-24, 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, a prayer service was held on September 26th at Ottawa’s River Jordan Ministries Community Church…