Book launch: Echoes of the Environment: A Celebration of Poetry, Justice & Community
Book title: Echoes of the Environment Poetry: Justice & Pros Author: Dr. Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah Publisher: Petra Books Ottawa by Suzette Small-Weekes Saturday 27 September 2025 Location: Maple Hill Urban...
Ottawa African Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Unity, and Community
Ottawa African Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Unity, and Community By Ijeoma Ukazu For three straight days, Britannia Beach came alive with the sounds, colours, and flavours of Africa as...
Cal Lawrence: “The Blacks of New Brunswick”
Book review: “The Blacks of New Brunswick” by Calvin Lawrence Tuesday 23 September 2025 “The Blacks of New Brunswick” by Keith Spray offers a profound examination of the historical and...
Celebrating National Seniors’ Day 1 October 2025
October 1 is National Seniors’ Day National Seniors Day in Canada is celebrated annually on October 1st to recognize the significant contributions of older adults to Canadian society, the economy, and families. The...
Dr. Cassandra Morrison: Preventing dementia across the lifespan
Panel presentation by Dr. Cassandra Morrison at the seniors’ mental health seminar, hosted by the Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club, 27 September 2025 Preventing dementia across the lifespan – a...
Seniors’ Mental Health seminar brings Ottawa community together
Seniors’ Mental Health seminar brings Ottawa community together at Tom Brown Arena hall By Obasola Bamigbola Saturday 27 September 2025 On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’...
Kusi-Appiah & Sarah Onyango The vital role of Black Seniors in Ottawa’s development
Empowering Communities: The Vital Role of Black Seniors in Ottawa’s Development By Kwaku Kusi‑Appiah and Sarah Onyango ———- “Black elders are a unique group of individuals who are ethnically heterogeneous...
Letter from the Editor 1 October 2025
Good morning folks Today 1 October 2025, is National Seniors’ Day. In celebration of this unique event, Black Ottawa Scene is publishing a number of articles focused on older adults....
Midlife career change: Where can you take your skills?
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Midlife career change: where can you take your skills? Canadian Changemakers may be your answer (NC) People are living longer than ever before,...
Kimberly Dixon appointed Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s director of education
New director of education ‘excited’ to join region’s Catholic school board ‘In addition to a wealth of experience, I am confident that Kimberly’s strong leadership, deep faith and positive energy...