New Funding for Black Canadian Youth
The Government of Canada Announces New Funding for Black Canadian Youth Canadian Heritage to provide $9…
Ottawa women leaders honoured
Ottawa community leaders among 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Saturday 15 September, 2018 Seven Ottawa community leaders, professionals and advocates were among the 2018 recipients of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Beware of office romances
I have come to the conclusion that some of the office romance antics that go on in movies could get a person in some serious hot water in real…
Ivri appointed citizenship judge
Hamilton, September 17, 2018 Mohawk professor appointed citizenship judge Mohawk Paralegal Professor Rochelle Ivri is one of 10 Canadians that were recently appointed citizenship judges by the Governor in Council on…
Tettey appointed U of T Vice President
JUL 4 New U of T VP and principal driven to succeed July 5, 2018 His mother didn’t attend school and dad had a basic education. Yet,…
First black female mayor honoured
Daurene Lewis was elected mayor of the Nova Scotia town in 1984 and was honoured posthumously Sunday CBC News · September 9 Lewis’ nephew Peter Nkansah, sharing a moment with…
St. Peter’s Church hosts workshop on African refugees
Thursday 13 September St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Sparks Street has a tradition of welcoming refugees to Canada dating back to the seventies, when the first wave of “boat…
Afro Caribbean Cultural studio celebrates anniversary
Youthful dancers light up the floor Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Saturday 8 September All roads seemed to lead to 40 Collonade Road in Ottawa’s west end, as…
Rawlson King: Trustee in Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Zone 12
Rawlson King for Trustee in Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Zone 12, Innes/Beacon Hill–Cyrville Education is the key factor in creating upward mobility for our children and communities. That’s why Rawlson King is…
CAWI hosts municipal election info session
Thursday 6 September More than 100 people were at Ottawa City Hall on Thursday for an information session organised by the City for All Women Initiative (CAWI). Under the…