Ketcia Peters: A decade of Black Ottawa Scene
A Decade: Black Ottawa Scene 10th anniversary by Ketcia Peters When we consider the grand scope of time, a decade is merely a fleeting moment. However, if you think about…
Letter from the Editor: October 2023
Good morning folks Celebrate with us! Yes, Black Ottawa Scene is 10 years old today! What started as a mall step in October 2013 has morphed into a gargantuan leap…
St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates Independence, October 27, 2023
September 20, 2023 St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates Independence, October 27, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Friday 29 September 2023 St Vincent and the Grenadines, with its capital…
Nigeria celebrates Independence, October 1, 2023
September 20, 2023 Nigeria celebrates Independence, October 1, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Friday 29 September 2023 Nigeria is an African nation in the Gulf of Guinea and the…
Institute of African Studies hosts African QE post-graduate students
Director, Institute of African Studies, Dr. Nduka Otiono, welcomes West African PH.D students by Nduka Otiono Friday 1 September 2023· What an incredible experience it has been hosting the first…
Liberal MP’s and Black Church leaders in community collaboration
Liberal Members of Parliament and Black Church leaders unite to foster community collaboration Thursday 31 August 2023 SCARBOROUGH – Black Churches hold a significant importance in Canada. They are not only places of…
Helen Ofosu: Workplace diversity comes at a price
Editor: This article was first published by Bainz magazine on 11 August 2023. There is a cultural price for workplace diversity, paid only by Black, Indigenous and other people of…
Ottawa celebrates Ethiopian New Year
by Ruth Aman Editorial Associate Saturday, 16 September 2023 Ethiopian New Year, also known as Enkutatash, is celebrated September 11th every year. As one of the only African nations which…
LAUNCHING! Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club
LAUNCHING! Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club Are you a senior (65+), African, Caribbean or Black, living in Ottawa and the national capital region? Do you want opportunities to socialize…
Ottawa hosts first Older Adults Multicultural carnival
Club Casa de los Abuelos and Bronson Centre host first Ottawa carnival for seniors by Ruth Aman, Editorial Associate Saturday 9 September 2023 Club Casa de los Abuelos partnered with…