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…
Yohannes Drar
Yohannes Ferdinando Drar is a former refugee from Eritrea. He came to Canada in the 80’s. After he arrived in Canada, he started working as a security guard but eventually…
In conversation with Ewart Walters
Ewart Walters was the editor and publisher of the Spectrum newspaper for 29 years until 2013. ***************************************************************************************************** Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything…
Women in media honoured by Network of Black Business and Professional women
Wednesday 24 September, 2014 About a hundred guests were in attendance at the Pineview Municipal Golf course on Blair Road to witness an evening of tributes to sixteen black women…
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…
In conversation with Dr. Isra Levy, Ottawa Medical Officer of Health
Thursday 31 July, 2014 Thank you for having Black Ottawa Scene from your very busy schedule. How are you today? I am very well thanks and it is truly my…
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…
Annette Ejiofor: Living In Three Worlds – My Personal Story
My name is Annette Ejiofor and I am an activist, singer, writer, belieber, and orange juice lover. I am a 19 year old headed to my third year at…
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…
BECAN organises summer camp for future scientists and engineers
On August 5, 2014, the Black Engagement Civic Action Network (BECAN) launched, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, a pilot summer camp that saw seven children, ages seven to…