Special feature: Ebola – Frequently asked questions
Source: Ottawa Public Health What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) is a rare disease that causes fever in humans and some animals. In its late stages, this…
Leading Ladies Networking Social draws enthusiastic audience
Saturday 6 September The SAW gallery was a hive of activity as Sophia Jacob and her Black Ottawa Business Network Social Group in partnership with Prestige Event Planners put up…
Taste of Africa cuisine launched in Ottawa
Saturday 20 September 2014 Hundreds of friends, admirers and food connoisseurs gathered at the RA Centre on Riverside Drive to witness the launching of an innovative food preparation and catering…
Tonight for Tanzania extravaganza raises funds for children’s education
Saturday 27 September 2014 The Bronson Centre was a hive of activity Saturday as close to a hundred Tanzanians and friends of Tanzania gathered for an evening of poetry, music,…
Special feature: Black Ottawa Scene is one year old!
************************************************************************************************************************************************ All of us here at Jaku Konbit congratulate the Black Ottawa Scene first year’s anniversary for inspiring and valuable contributions to the community. We thoroughly enjoyed the monthly…
Kites 4 Cancer Fundraiser a success
Sunday July 27, 2014 The 8th annual Community Family Fun Picnic and Kites 4 Cancer Fundraiser at Petrie Island was once again a success. The day was full of activities…
Colonel By Day commemorates Ottawa’s founder
August 4 2014, Ottawa Docks Residents and visitors to Ottawa were treated to a slice of Ottawa’s history as the city formerly known as By Town celebrated the life of…
Victory for Nigerian students facing deportation
Nigerian students Victoria Ordu and Ihuoma Amadi took shelter in several Regina churches for fifteen months after they were found violating the terms of their student visas. They were unaware that their visas…
Church service and flag raising mark Jamaica’s independence day celebrations
Wednesday 6 August, saw Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gather in front of City Hall to watch the Jamaican flag raised in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the country’s…
Jaku Konbit “Greatness camp” a big success
On Friday, August 15, 2014, parents, guest presenters, Jaku Konbit board members and supporters attended the Greatness is Within Me Summer Camp Closing Ceremony presented by the young campers. This year,…