NB2PW Dress for sucess
The Network for Black Business & Professional Women hosted its very first Dress for Success event on November 20, 2013. The small group of NB2PW members and supporters who attended…
Zimbabwean gospel sensation Sabastian Magacha in concert
On November 15, 2013, a small but nonetheless enthusiastic crowd of Zimbabweans gathered at Ukrainian Hall to hear gospel sensation Sabastian Magacha perform in Ottawa for the very first time….
Jaku Konbit’s Black Star Tutoring fund-raising event
On September 13th, the inaugural Jaku Konbit Fundraising reception was held at the Ottawa Police Association building in support of the Black Star Tutoring Program. The event was attended by…
Letter from the editor
The last few weeks have been truly exciting, with the inaugural edition of Black Ottawa Scene. The response from you, our readers, has been totally overwhelming in the most positive…
Southern African Development Community reception
On October 4th, the group of ambassadors and high commissioners representing the Southern African Development Community hosted a reception at the Hellenic Centre to mark SADC Day. SADC is an…
JOCA Annual National Heroes Gala
On October 19th, The Jamaica (Ottawa) Community Association (JOCA) presented its annual National Heroes Gala and Awards dinner at the Centurion Conference and Event Center. Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada, H.E….
In conversation with author Lawrence Hill
On October 10th, Octopus Books hosted a sold-out conversation between CBC News Ottawa anchor Adrian Harewood and bestselling author Lawrence Hill. Mr. Hill discussed his latest book “Blood: The Stuff…
NBBPW Using the power of body language
On September 14th, The Network of Black Business & Professional Women presented an event, at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier hotel, entitled “Body Talk: Using the Power of Body Language”, featuring renowned…
Ugandans celebrate Independence Day
On October 12th, members of Ottawa’s Ugandan diaspora and their friends gathered at Villa Marconi to celebrate the 51st anniversary of that country’s independence from great Britain. The executive and…
Black Sculptors at Dimensions Exhibition
Evelyn Duberry (Sheba Makeda Glass Art) and Dominique Dennery pose with their creations at the Dimensions 2013 – Annual Sculpture Exhibition & Sale presented by The National Capital Network of…
