People making a difference: Adrienne Codett
Adrienne Coddett is a high school educator by day, a community activist/advocate by night. From 1994 – 2014, her organization, 3Dreads and a Baldhead, created and organized the annual Black...
In conversation with Isobel Granger
Isobel Granger is the Staff Sergeant in charge of The Partner Assault Section of the Ottawa Police Service Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is...
Nelson Mandela Square unveiled by City of Ottawa
Thursday 17 July 2014. Mayor Jim Watson hosted over two hundred specially invited guests at City Hall at the launch of the Nelson Mandela square, in honour of the late...
Mega picnic brings Nigerian community together in Ottawa
Saturday 19 July 2014. The Vincent Massey Park was abuzz as hundreds of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria gathered for their annual summer mega picnic. There were food and drinks...
In conversation with His Excellency, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada
His Excellency, Chief Ojo Maduekwe Black Ottawa Scene met with his Excellency on Saturday 19 July at the Nigerian community mega clinic held at Vincent Massey Park. With his wife...
Caribbean diplomats host CARICOM Day Reception
On June 18, 2014, Ottawa-based Caribbean embassies and high commissions jointly hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier hotel to mark 41 years of CARICOM’s existence. Among the attendees and...
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
For over 30 years now, each summer the Ottawa Jazz Festival has featured some of the jazz world’s most renowned and cutting-edge musicians in various genres including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul and...
Barbados Association Annual Fundraising Garden Party
On June 7, 2014, the Barbados (Ottawa) Association held its 3rd Annual Fundraising Garden Party at High Commissioner’s Residence in Rockliffe Park. Held under the patronage of H.E. E. Evelyn...
Ottawa celebrates annual Carnival of Cultures
July 4, 2014. During its three-day festival, Carnival of Cultures proudly showcased more than 20 different countries. Represented by over 40 organizations and 400 performers, Ottawa’s folk arts community offers the...
Eid Al-Fitr: A Time of Reflection for Muslims
Ifrah (a.k.a Sucdi) Hassan is a Somali-Canadian who enjoys community work and believes that giving back is everyone’s responsibility. She is also committed to inspiring and building bright future for...