Dapo Fun Day commemorates young Nigerian-Canadian hero
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, friends and supporters of the Agoro family gathered at Blackburn Community Park, in Blackburn Hamlet, for Dapo Fun Day. This event is held every year in…
Jamaican community marks independence with church service
Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica commenced week-long celebrations of their country’s 52nd independence anniversary with a church service at the Parkdale United Church on Sunday 3 August. In attendance were…
Honouring our 2014 graduates
Black Ottawa Scene is proud to honour these young men and women who have recently graduated from high school, college and university. The future of our community rests with these…
Nelson Mandela Square unveiled by City of Ottawa
Thursday 17 July 2014. Mayor Jim Watson hosted over two hundred specially invited guests at City Hall at the launch of the Nelson Mandela square, in honour of the late…
Barbados Association Annual Fundraising Garden Party
On June 7, 2014, the Barbados (Ottawa) Association held its 3rd Annual Fundraising Garden Party at High Commissioner’s Residence in Rockliffe Park. Held under the patronage of H.E. E. Evelyn…
Welcoming Ottawa Week launched at City Hall
Monday 23 June marked the launch of Welcoming Ottawa Week at City, and event to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and newcomers to the city of Ottawa. Mayor Jim Watson…
Multiculturalism celebrated at YMCA-YWCA
Tuesday 24 June about 200 people from Ottawa’s diverse ethnic and cultural communities gathered at the YMCA-YWCA centre on Argyle Avenue to celebrate Multiculturalism Day. Organised by the YMCA-YWCA Newcomer…
Ottawa celebrates World Refugee Day
Friday 20 June, the people of Ottawa celebrated the United Nations World Refugee Day, in honour of the 50 million refugees scattered across the globe by war, civil unrest, economic…
Walk-a-thon raises funds for Black Canadian Scholarship Fund
Saturday June 7, about forty men and women gathered on Merivale Road for a charity walk along the Experimental Farm to raise funds for the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund. Established…
Fashion show raises funds for African grandmothers
Saturday 10 May, 2014 , a large and enthusiastic audience gathered at the Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon Street to watch an exciting fashion show featuring designer Chidima’s…