Celebrating Zimbabwe National Day: April 18, 2022
Black Ottawa Scene congratulates the people of Zimbabwe on the occasion of their Independence Day. The country gained its independence from Britain on April 18, 1980. Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of…
Celebrating Senegal National Day: 4 April 2022
Black Ottawa Scene congratulates the people of Senegal as they celebrate their Independence Day. The country gained its independence from France on 4 April 1960. The Republic of Senegal is…
Celebrating Togo’s National Day – April 27
Black Ottawa Scene congratulates the people of Togo on the occasion of their national day. Togo gained its independence from France on April 27, 1960. Togo, officially the Togolese Republic is…
Celebrating Sierra Leone’s National Day – 27 April
Black Ottawa Scene congratulates the people of Sierra Leone on the occasion of their National Day. Sierra Leone gained its independence from Britain on April 27, 1961. Sierra Leone officially the Republic…
Ottawa Black group aids Ukrainian refugees
African Canadian Association of Ottawa is leading a global coalition aiding African students fleeing the war in Ukraine. The collective of activists says it has helped more than 700 African…
Letter from the Editor: April 2022
Good morning folks As we head into spring, our thoughts shift to how to manage the lifting of most of the pandemic restrictions in the province of Ontario, along with…
Invitation: Healthy Lifestyles webinar, April 23
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Free Virtual Seminar – April 23rd, 2022, 1000-1230pm EST The first part of the program will feature The Walnut Foundation, a men’s health interest and Prostate Support…
Black organisations react to Chief Sloly’s exit
AFRICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA 40 Colonnade Rd NorthOttawa, Ontario K2E 7J6Tel:613-663-2940Fax:613-663-2940www.acaottawa.comwww.fb.com/acaottawatwitter.com/acaottawaOTTAWA – February 15, 2022 40 Colonnade Rd NorthOttawa, Ontario K2E 7J6Tel:613-663-2940Fax:613-663-2940www.acaottawa.comwww.fb.com/acaottawatwitter.com/acaottawaOTTAWA – February 15, 2022 Dear Ottawa Police…
Driving through a blizzard for a taste of home
BLACK ON THE PRAIRIES JAN. 24, 2022 In Edmonton, there aren’t any butchers that sell goat meat with skin — like we had back in Nigeria By Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike,…
Black Mental Health Week 1-7 March
Monday 28 February 2022 City of Ottawa Proclaims March 1st to March 7th as Black Mental Health WeekMarch 1, 2022 (Ottawa)—While Canadians are beginning to talk more about mental health…