Fund-raiser for National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica
This event was hosted at Jamaica House, the residence of Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada. It was organized by the Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica Foundation (Ottawa...
CEPEO Black History Month celebrations
Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) et l’École des adultes Le Carrefour a présenté la 3e édition francophone du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, le jeudi...
Ottawa commemorates 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
In early January, Rwanda began commemorations marking 20 years since its genocide, with a flame of remembrance making a nationwide tour ahead of the anniversary. An estimated 800,000 people, essentially...
Flavours of the East gala raises funds for East Africa
On Saturday 1 March, hundreds of mostly young and young at heart assembled at the Ukrainian Hall on Byron Avenue in a fun-filled evening of song, dance, comedy and drama,...
Community leaders inducted into Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration
Thursday 13 March was a day to remember for several African Canadian community leaders and activists as they were inducted into the City of Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration at a...
Denise Siele
Denise Siele is an award-winning public affairs professional with a record of results delivered for government, business and non-government stakeholders. As Managing Partner of SEMgroup, Denise delivers strategic event and...
Reconciliation Day celebrates Elder Commanda and Nelson Mandela
Sunday February 9 2014 at St. Albans Church 454 King Edward Avenue St. Albans Church in the heart of downtown Ottawa was a hive of activity on Sunday 9 February...
In conversation with Sherwyn Solomon, Principal Ridgemont High School
Tuesday 11 February, 2014. It was a cold frosty afternoon when Black Ottawa Scene arrived at Ridgemont High School for an interview with the Principal, Sherwyn Solomon. The warm hearty...
Global Community Alliance gala brings Black History Month to a rousing end
Kelly and Yomi Pratt have done it again! Under their flagship Global Community Alliance, they pulled off yet another incredibly successful Black History Month gala on Saturday 22 February at...