Abdi Warsame wins CPO Lifetime Achievement award
Monday 3 November 2014 Somali-born Abdirizak Warsame is a long time Multicultural Liaison Officer with the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services, Ottawa’s oldest settlement agency. On Monday 3 November…
Planet Africa award for Yomi Pratt
8 November 2014, Toronto The 2014 Planet Africa Awards, a glittering red carpet affair held at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre in Toronto, on November 8th, was a tremendous…
Frank Onasanya: First black councillor for Kemptville, North Grenville
Nigerian-born Frank Onasanya made history when he was elected as North Grenville’s first black councillor on 27 October, 2014. Black Ottawa Scene congratulates Frank for his unique achievement and…
US Civil Rights icon Angela Davis in Ottawa
On October 30, 2014, as part of this year’s Activist Assembly, the Students’ Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and the Graduate Students’ Association presented an evening with U.S….
CanUgan fundraiser for rural Uganda
[Show as slideshow] Friday 2 November, 2014 On November 7, 2014, volunteers and supporters of CanUgan gathered at the Marconi Centre for a fundraising dinner celebration. During the event which…
Egan Edirin Eruotor’s dedication
Sunday 19 October, 2014 On October 19, 2014, Egan Edirin Eruotor was dedicated to God at Life Centre in Orleans. Family and friends came from Toronto, Montreal, and here in…
Fundraiser for University of Hargeisa School of Social Work, Somalia
[Show as slideshow] Saturday 1 November 2014 3rd Annual Fundraising for University of Hargeisa School of Social Work On Saturday, November 1st, Friends of University of Hargeisa School of Social Work Committee…
Stacey-Ann Morris: Fail Fast and Fail Early
Stacey-Ann Morris, Ed. M. was formerly with the Human Rights Commission, and has also been an active volunteer with her local church. While earning a graduate degree at Harvard…
Jephtee Elysee: Heartfelt letter to black youth
Jephtée Elysée graduated with honors in commerce from the University of Ottawa. An advocate for entrepreneurship, she believes that youth should be exposed to entrepreneurship at an early age…
African Festival draws enthusiastic audience
11 October 2014 St. Antony’s banquet hall was buzzing on Saturday 8 October when impresario and President, African Festival, Dan Eji brought his annual African Festival to town. The…