Community Dialogue on Equity addresses barriers to employment and access to services
Thursday, 21 September Over fifty community leaders, service providers, government and non-government organisations, gathered at the YM-YWCA on Argyle Ave on Thursday, to take part in a workshop with the...
Health seminar sheds light on opioid abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention
Members of the African & Caribbean Health Network of Ottawa: Chris, Zhaida, Ayan, Abel, Haoua and Cory Photo copyright...
Shana Seifert: The Answers are in Your Roots
by Shana Seifert I have always been fascinated by natural black hair. I think it’s amazing how different the textures can be on one head and even more...
In conversation with Cheryl Sandiford, Reflexologist
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Helped form who you are today?...
MacAndrew Clarke: Genesis
Genesis by MacAndrew Clarke Perhaps I could begin, with how I used the pen/ or where these poems been, and why I kept them in/ what Lauryn Hill...
Visual artist Kosisochukwu holds photo exhibition
Self-portrait: Kosi Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Thursday 14 September Tucked away in a leafy neighbourhood in the Glebe is Studio Sixty-Six, an oasis for upcoming artists to showcase...
Ottawa YM -YWCA Job fair attracts hundreds
Wednesday 13 September Hundreds of job seekers were at the Merivale Mall on Wednesday to explore employment opportunities at a job fair organised by the Ottawa YM-YWCA. Employers...
Meiz Majdoub: Know your mortgage insurance
by Meiz Majdoub Buying a home can be a stressful experience. It all gets quite overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. One needs to be mindful that buying mortgage...
Barbados 150 showcases beauty of Caribbean island
C Comedians Rum and Coke entertain the audience Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Sunday 24 September The unseasonably sweltering heat...
Letter from the Editor: October 2017
Good morning all Now that the unseasonable heatwave is over, and fall has finally arrived, the people of Ottawa can go back to what we do best, moaning about the...