Editor
Photo by Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
Sunday 1 March 2026
Good morning all
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of Black Ottawa Scene. This edition brings readers a boatload of reports on the February Black History Month celebrations across the national capital, starting with the opening ceremony hosted by Black History Ottawa, our Top Story. Other Black History Month reports include: the Government of Canada’s celebration of 30 Years of Black History Month; Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO); Angels Foundation; Air Canada; and Ottawa YMCA.
Featured articles include: Dave Tulloch: The Evolution of Ottawa’s Black Businesses; Ifeayolu Hyacinth: The Africa opportunity Canada keeps missing; Rev Daniel-Joseph Daniel: Holiness and Integrity; and a book review by Ifeoma Chinwuba. Veteran columnist Dr. Andy Kwaku Kusi-Appiah continues his environmental crusade with his insightful: Cultivating Cultural Infrastructure for Environmental Stewardship.
Under People Making a Difference we bring you the prestigious Executive Leaders’ award given to banker Chinyere Eni; and the Pearson Laureate award to veteran politician and social activist Hon Jean Augustin.
All these and more in the March edition of your favourite news magazine.
Here is the result of the February 2026 poll: Are you following up with your new year resolutions? Yes 64% No 34% Thank you to all who voted. Remember to vote in the March 2026 poll: Were you satisfied with Canada’s performance at the recently concluded Winter Olympics?
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful month of March.
Godwin Ifedi
Editor
Black Ottawa Scene
Showcasing and celebrating Canadians of African descent in the national capital region and beyond
This edition of Black Ottawa Scene is funded in part by a grant to Black History Ottawa by the Ottawa Community Foundation.
