St. Lucia annual Jounen Kwèyól celebration
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the St. Lucia Ottawa Association presented its annual Jounen Kwèyól celebration at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. This year’s event, which was held under the…
Older adults learn about finances at seminar
Wednesday 15 October, 2014 Meiz Majdoub is a certified financial adviser with over 38 years experience counselling people of various ages and backgrounds on how to get the best of…
In memory of Felicia Afiwa Ayorkor Ayayee
Saturday 25 October 2014 “You were my best friend, my mother and my father. You thought me to be kind and respectful to others.” With these words, son Kofi extolled…
Hodan Aden: Your Mental Health is Important
Hodan Aden RN, BScN, MHScN, has been a nurse for 11 years and is currently a Public Health Nurse with the City of Ottawa. She has worked in many different portfolios…
Black Star Tutoring fundraiser at Villa Marconi
Saturday 4 October 2014 Jaku Konbit hosted its second annual Black Star Tutoring Fundraising Dinner and Dance at the Villa Marconi Centre on Baseline Road. Special Guests were Emechete Onuoha, VP, Xerox…
Ottawa municipal elections: No breakthrough for Black candidates
27 October, 2014 Canada’s national capital will have to wait another four years before getting another chance to elect its first candidate of African, Caribbean or Black heritage. Monday’s municipal…
“Touch Down for HERA Mission” raises funds for children’s projects in Kenya
Hosted by Peggy Taillon and Wendy Muckle, “Touch Down for HERA Mission” was held on October 15th at the TD Place stadium. This evening dedicated to African culture and game-changing…
Nigerians celebrate Independence anniversary in style
20 September to 4 October 2014 October 1, 1960 was a memorable day, as the new Federal Republic of Nigeria formally attained its independence from colonial Great Britain. Nigeria’s 54th…
Nigerian flag raised at City Hall to mark 54th Independence anniversary
Wednesday 1 October, 2014 City Hall on Laurier Avenue was awash with the green and white colours of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as members of the Nigerian community joined…
In conversation with Ted Guillaume, President Black Canadian Scholarship Fund
Black Ottawa Scene was at the June 7 fund-raising walk-a-thon organised by the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund. to capture the event on camera and have a short interview with…