Letter from the Editor: October 2016
Good morning all Black Ottawa Scene is three years old! In October, 2013 when we set out on this journey to establish Ottawa’s very first Black digital news magazine, we…
Wall of Courage exhibition highlights orphaned children in Congo DR
By Sarah Onyango The wall of courage” exhibition was presented by Artist Heather Haynes “World Collides” Jeff Montgomery and FFEAM. The special guest speaker, Oliver Mweneake, presented his book “Still…
Rwandans celebrate 2016 National Day in Ottawa
4 July 2016 In celebration of Rwanda’s Independence and Liberation Day, Charge D’Affaires Shakilla K. Umutoni hosted a reception for fellow diplomats and a select group of guests at the…
Cameroon celebrates National Day in Ottawa
19 May 2016 To mark Cameroon’s national day, High Commissioner His Excellency Solomon Azoh-Mbi and his wife, Mercy, hosted a reception at the Château Laurier. The theme of the celebration…
Ghana Fest brings out revellers to Brewer Park
16 July 2016 by Sarah Onyango The highlight of this annual event celebrating Ghanaian hospitality, cuisine and culture was the soccer match between local Ghanaians and Kenyans. The event was attended…
African athletes shine at 2016 Ottawa Race Weekend
Saturday 28 May & Sunday 29 May The fact the city is nicknamed Hottawa didn’t stop close to 47,000 people from running in this year’s annual Ottawa Race Weekend. Ethiopia’s Dino Sefir ran the…
Parliamentary Secretary Celina Ceasar-Chavannes honoured by Black Business and Professional Women
by Sarah Onyango 4 May 2016 On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, members of The Network of Black Business & Professional Women gathered at Santé Restaurant, steps away from Parliament Hill, for their Annual…
Grace and elegance mark 2016 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion
Saturday, 9 April The Centurion Centre on Colonade Road was packed to the rafters as the 2016 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion got under way. This annual event has become an important feature of…
Club SOCCA hosts annual Tea Party
by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, May 1, 2016, Club S.O.C.C.A. presented its 5th annual Afternoon Tea Party with a Caribbean twist! at the Ottawa Masonic Centre… [Show as slideshow]
Jaku Konbit honours its volunteers
by Ken Campbell JK’S Volunteer Appreciation Event On April 29th a small gathering of members, volunteers and supporters came together to celebrate their collective work and contributions to the success of…
