Ugandans celebrate Independence Day
On October 11, 2014, the Uganda Association of Ottawa held its annual Independence Day dinner and dance at the Jim Robillard Centre. The event featured speeches by the Ugandan High Commissioner...
Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Independence day with gala
On Saturday, September 20, 2014, the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa presented a colourful gala dinner at Tudor Banquet Hall to celebrate their twin islands’ 38th year as a republic. Ottawa...
Glitz and glamour at Latin- American festival parade
On Sunday, September 7, downtown Ottawa was awash in vibrant colours and music as the Latin American Festival Parade made its way down Elgin Street to City Hall where the...
Women in media honoured by Network of Black Business and Professional women
Wednesday 24 September, 2014 About a hundred guests were in attendance at the Pineview Municipal Golf course on Blair Road to witness an evening of tributes to sixteen black women...
Kites 4 Cancer Fundraiser a success
Sunday July 27, 2014 The 8th annual Community Family Fun Picnic and Kites 4 Cancer Fundraiser at Petrie Island was once again a success. The day was full of activities...
Honouring our mothers – a tribute
“Mother is the bank where we deposit all our hurts and worries”. Black Ottawa Scene is proud to honour our mothers, all those women who have devoted their lives to...
Church service and flag raising mark Jamaica’s independence day celebrations
Wednesday 6 August, saw Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gather in front of City Hall to watch the Jamaican flag raised in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the country’s...
Jaku Konbit “Greatness camp” a big success
On Friday, August 15, 2014, parents, guest presenters, Jaku Konbit board members and supporters attended the Greatness is Within Me Summer Camp Closing Ceremony presented by the young campers. This year,...
Dapo Fun Day commemorates young Nigerian-Canadian hero
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, friends and supporters of the Agoro family gathered at Blackburn Community Park, in Blackburn Hamlet, for Dapo Fun Day. This event is held every year in...
Trinbago Day marked with embassy reception and festival
On August 15, 2014, the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in conjunction with the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa, hosted a reception for a delegation from...
