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Ottawa YMCA celebrates Black History Month
Wednesday 28 February 2024 YMCA of the National Capital Region Black History Month Celebration by Obasola Bamigbola, Editorial Associate In a celebration that resonated with the vibrant spirit of diversity…
Leading Ladies Canada International Women’s Day – Embrace Equity event
Leading Ladies Canada celebrates International women’s day by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Sunday 10 March 2024 Equity has played, and continues to play, a key role in women’s empowerment and…
Echoes of the Motherland celebrates African cultures
Friday 15 March 2024 The Echoes of the Motherland: Black Out Loud Volume II by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate In the second edition of The Echoes of the Motherland: Black…
Interviews
Podcast: Qabaniso Malewezi: When culture comes calling
WHAT TO EXPECT…WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In the official kick-off to the fourth season, the continental journey, that lives through this project, takes flight in the warm heart of Africa….
In conversation with Olayinka Animashaun Executive Director, NACCO
Olayinka Animashaun, Executive Director , Niagara African Caribbean Culture Organization Saturday 20 January 2024 Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your…
In conversation with Jamila Ahmed, Social Worker
Could you tell us about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Helped form who you are today? Your parents,…
Eb Amponsah, Coordinator, Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support
Interview with Ebenezer ‘Eb’ Amponsah MSW, RSW, Coordinator – SAPACCY Program, Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support Saturday 31 December 2022 Could you tell me about your…
latest videos
Ottawa 2024 Black History Month launch
Saturday 27 January 2024 The 2024 Black History Month was launched by Black History Ottawa on Saturday 27 January 2024 at the National Gallery of Canada. This video of the…
In conversation with Ingrid John-Baptiste
Monday 19 February 2024 by Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Ingrid John-Baptiste is a household name in Ottawa, especially in the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities, due to her passion…
2024 Black History Month launch
Over 300 people from Ottawa’s diverse communities attended the launch of the 2024 Black History Month. Esteemed Black History Ottawa and Black Ottawa Scene volunteer and film maker, Henry Eruotor…
Black Ottawa Scene celebrates 10th anniversary
Saturday 27 January 2024 Black Ottawa Scene celebrated its 10th anniversary of publication in October 2023. In commemoration of this pivotal milestone, the editorial team led by our awesome webmaster…
Ottawa’s earliest Black migrants: Godwin Ifedi
Black Ottawa Scene (BOS) is celebrating ten years of covering African, Caribbean, and Black people’s stories in Ottawa, the Canadian capital city. We dedicate this special edition to a conversation…
Ottawa’s earliest migrants: Michael Adibe
Thursday 24 August 2023 by Joy Osiagwu The story of Mr. Mike Adibe, a seasoned Statistician who retired from the Canadian federal public service as a principal in the office…
In conversation with Isobel Granger, Canada Mint Security Chief
July 25, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu A brief conversation with Isobel Granger, the security chief of the Royal Canadian Mint, will lift your spirit to search for a better version…
Sickle Cell disease conference hosted by Ottawa U.
Monday 19 June 2023 Part 1: Part 2: Good day everyone, It is with great pleasure that we are sharing part 1 and 2 of the conference entitled ” Sickle…
Events around ottawa
Tanzania celebrates Independence anniversary, December 9, 2023
Tanzania celebrates Independence, December 9, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Wednesday 16 November, 2023 Tanzania is an East African nation bordering the Indian Ocean. Kenya and Uganda are neighbors…
Libya celebrates Independence anniversary, December 24, 2023
Libya celebrates Independence anniversary, December 24, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Wednesday 22 November 2023 Situated in the Maghreb area of North Africa, Libya, with its capital in Tripoli,…
Kenya celebrates Independence anniversary, December 12, 2023
Kenya celebrates Independence Anniversary, December 12, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu November 16, 2023 Kenya is an East African country on the equator and east coast with fascinating Rift Valley and…
Dominica celebrates Independence Day, 3 November 2023
Sunday 22 October, 2023 Dominica celebrates Independence November 3, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Dominica is a mountainous, forested Caribbean Island country and one of the last colonized by…
Mauritania celebrates Independence Day 28 November 2023
Sunday October 22, 2023 Mauritania celebrates Independence day November 28, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate The history of Mauritania, one of Africa’s youngest oil producers, is related to Arab influences…
Suriname celebrates Independence Day 25 November 2023
Sunday October 22, 2023 Suriname celebrates Independence November 25, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Suriname is one of South America’s smallest nations and a Caribbean country on the northeastern coast…
Angola celebrates Independence Day 11 November 2023
22, October 2023 Angola celebrates Independence, November 11, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Angola is a country in Southern Africa bothering the South Atlantic, situated between Namibia and the…
Equatorial Guinea celebrates Independence, October 12, 2023
Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Independence, October 12, 2023 September 20, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Equatorial Guinea is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Colonized by the Spanish, the…