Letter from the Editor: November 2024
Good morning folks Happy November from Black Ottawa Scene, where we bring you the most uplifting and insightful news and features about Ottawa’s African, Caribbean and Black communities. This month’s…
Public Service Class Action Lawsuit mirrors Underground Railroad
Historic Class Action Lawsuit Against Systemic Anti-Black Racism in Canada’s Public Service Heads to Court Wednesday 30 October 2024 by Ketcia Peters This week, history is unfolding in a Toronto…
Kwaku Kusi-Appiah: Placing A Value On Past Environmental Ethics
“2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) & Sankofa: (Placing) A Value On Past Environmental Ethics.” by Kwaku Kusi-Appiah Saturday 26 October 2024- —————————————— “What is the use of a…
Ifeoma Chinwuba: Dakar Senegal Travelogue
Dakar Senegal Travelogue by Ifeoma Chinwuba Saturday 5 October 2024 Dakar, Senegal Dakar is the capital of Senegal, on the west coast of Africa, washed perennially by the waters of…
West Indian Youth Association launches Caribbean Heritage Month
Sunday 6 October 2024 West Indian youths in Ottawa celebrate cultural heritage to herald activities for the 2025 junior carnival By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate Ottawa’s residence of West Indian…
Rocsena Kidney Foundation gala highlights risk of kidney disease
Saturday 5 October 2024 Some 200 guests were at the at the Ottawa Conference Centre on Coventry Road for the gala hosted by the Rocena Kidney Foundation. In welcoming the…
In memoriam: Godfrey Obiaga
Thursday 17 October 2024 Remembering Godfrey Ogbonna Obiaga, Nigerian-Canadian community leader Godfrey Ogbonna Obiaga, 90, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024. Born on December 20, 1934, Godfrey was a…
Flo’s Seniors launches Transportation Program
Flo’s Seniors new seniors bus plus Games Day: Empowering ACB Seniors with Support, Fun, by Obasola Bamigbola, Editorial Associate Sunday 29 September 2024 On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Julian…
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe visits Blissful Garden Bouquets
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, centre with Ogo Nnebe, Ike Nnebe, Councillor Riley and Fr. Egbue Wednesday 19 October 2024 Ottawa’s Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, along with Steve Desroches, city councilor representing Findlay…