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…
Letter from the Editor: March 2014
Hello all As we wind down the celebrations for Black History Month in February, we have to remain mindful of the theme for 2014: “Our Canadian story: making our voices…
2014 Black History Month launched in style in Ottawa
Saturday February 1 saw what many have described as the best Black History Month launch ever. From the moment MC Sarah Onyango stepped up to the podium to announce the…
Minister of Labour Yasir Naqvi hosts new Year levee
Popular MPP and Ontario Minister of Labour hosted his annual New Year levee at his constituency office on 109 Catherine Street on Saturday 18 January. Scores of admirers from Ottawa’s…
Nigerian community celebrates Christmas season in style
Nigerians in the national capital region celebrated the Christmas season in the style to which they have been accustomed. Regional groups such as the Akwa-Cross Association, Isokan Yoruba and Igbo…