Ikram Ahmed: 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women honouree
Sunday 14 January 2024 As an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women of 2022, Ikram Ahmed has been recognized for her outstanding work as a business owner and...
Omayra Issa joins CPAC’s team of anchors
Monday 15 January 2024 Award-winning journalist Omayra Issa joins CPAC’s team of anchors On behalf of CPAC, I am thrilled to share that award-winning bilingual journalist Omayra Issa will join...
Ottawa Barbados Association elects new Executive Committee
Saturday 13 January 2024 The Barbados (Ottawa) Association has elected a new Executive Committee to serve until March 21, 2025. President: Jacquie Dixon Vice-President: Faye Henry Secretary: Leah Guerra Treasurer:...
Ottawa Citizenship Ceremony Welcomes New Canadians
by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Friday 12 January 2024 Citizenship Ceremony in Ottawa Welcomes New Canadians Despite minor technical difficulties, the room filled with applause from friends and family members...
In conversation with Olayinka Animashaun Executive Director, NACCO
Olayinka Animashaun, Executive Director , Niagara African Caribbean Culture Organization Saturday 20 January 2024 Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your...
Idowu Ladeinde celebrates 60th birthday
by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Sunday 7 January 2024 Despite the ongoing snowfall, family and friends plus members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) gathered to celebrate the...
Olivia Barrett: Leave My Bones in Saskatoon
Leave My Bones in Saskatoon Author: Michael Akenfia Publisher: Griots Lounge Publishing Canada 2023 Book Review by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 27 January 2024 At first, I didn’t know...
Onoshe Nwabuikwu: Sons of the East
SONS OF THE EAST Author: Ifeoma Chinwuba Publisher: Griots Lounge Publishing, Canada, 2023. Review by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Sons of the East is the story of brotherly love or the lack...
Kusi-Appiah: Diversity and Demography: keys to our common future
Thursday 31 January 2024 Diversity & Demography: keys to our common (crafted or destined) future. By Kwaku Kusi-Appiah & Kojo Allan Canada: a shared heritage The country, Canada, and its...
Black Ottawa Scene celebrates 10th anniversary
Saturday 27 January 2024 Black Ottawa Scene celebrated its 10th anniversary of publication in October 2023. In commemoration of this pivotal milestone, the editorial team led by our awesome webmaster...