Black History Month gala celebrates community leaders
Saturday 24 February 2024. Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and the Resilience of Black Canadians By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate On a crisp February evening, with a hall filled with…
Justice Hugh Fraser, awarded Officer of the Order of Canada
Tuesday 20 February, 2024 OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.) and 43 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony…
Letter from the Editor: March 2024
Good morning folks Happy new month. As we wind down the celebration of the 2024 Black History Month, we cherish memories of what is easily the busiest Black History Month…
2024 Black History Month launch
Over 300 people from Ottawa’s diverse communities attended the launch of the 2024 Black History Month. Esteemed Black History Ottawa and Black Ottawa Scene volunteer and film maker, Henry Eruotor…
Graduation party for Andy Kusi-Appiah
Friday 29 December 2023
Dr. Gideon Christian appointed to Board of Legal Information Institute
Nigerian-born Calgary University professor appointed Board member of prestigious Canadian Legal Information Institute Thursday 7 December 2023 The prestigious Canadian Legal Information Institute has announced the appointment of Nigerian-born University…
Healthy aging: 3 common illnesses older Canadians should know about
Friday 5 January 2024 (NC) Our golden years can be the best time of our lives, but your body may need a little more care than it did in years…
Black workers recognized as Employment Equity group
Canadian government recognizes Black workers as Employment Equity group Thursday 14 December 2023 OTTAWA – In a monumental step forward for equity and inclusion in Canada, the Black class action…
Order of Canada for Bryan and Shannon Prince
Photo credit: World Footprints website https://www.worldfootprints.com/guest/bryan-and-shannon-prince/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 Order of Canada for Bryan Earl Prince and Shannon Beth Prince Bryan and Shannon Prince…
Order of Canada for Zainub Verjee
Photo credit: Ontario Association of Art Galleries https://galeries-ontario-galleries.ca/zainub-verjee-executive-director-of-galeries-ontario-ontario-galleries-awarded-an-honorary-doctorate-by-nscad-university/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Zainub Verjee moved to the United Kingdom to attend…