Citizenship ceremony held on Parliament Hill
Citizenship ceremony held on Parliament Hill by Sarah Onyango Sunday 25 January 2026 No jetlag was going to stop me from attending a very special citizenship ceremony on Parliament Hill...
Against All Odds – Black community celebrates Remembrance Day
Sunday 9 November 2025 Against All Odds – Black community celebrates Remembrance Day by Sarah Onyango What a wonderful afternoon we had at BIA Media today learning about connections between...
St. Vincent & Grenadines Association celebrates 46th Independence with gala
Saturday 1 November 2025 The St. Vincent & Grenadines Association of Ottawa marked its country’s 46th independence anniversary with a gala at the Sala San Marco on Preston Street on...
Celebrating the life of Ernest Akyeampong
Date of publication: Saturday 1 November 2025 In Loving MemoryIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest Akyeampong at the age of 86. He transitioned peacefully...
Letter from the Editor 1 October 2025
Good morning folks Today 1 October 2025, is National Seniors’ Day. In celebration of this unique event, Black Ottawa Scene is publishing a number of articles focused on older adults....
Lukasa Library on Black history launched in Ottawa
Association of Black Entrepreneurs & Professionals of Ottawa-Gatineau launches Black History library Thursday 7 August 2025 by Sarah Onyango Oh my word!!!! Tonight’s launch of the Lukasa Library in Vanier...
Liberian Association hosts Independence Day celebration
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Saturday 2 August 2025 The Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall on Byron Avenue was abuzz with activity as the Liberian Association of Ottawa...
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund announces 2025 award winners
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Friday 1 August 2025 Black Canadian Scholarship Fund announces 2025 award winners by Sarah Onyango I concluded my 2025 Emancipation Day shenanigans by...
Ottawans ride “Underground Freedom Train” to mark Emancipation Day
Ottawans ride the Underground Freedom Train to mark Emancipation Day by Jean-Marie Guerrier, Vice President, Black History Ottawa Ottawa, August 1, 2025 — On the night of July 31, more...
Hezron Live in Ottawa: Soul, Storytelling & Sweet Reggae Vibes
Date of publication: Friday 1 August 2025 Hezron Live in Ottawa: Soul, Storytelling & Sweet Reggae Vibes by Suzette Small-WeekesMonday 30 June 2025 | Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa Soulful. Charismatic. Unforgettable....
