
10/01/2025
SENIORS' MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR IS TOP STORY OCTOBER 2025 EDITION
Good morning all
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. First off is our Top Story, a report of the seniors' mental health seminar hosted by the Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors' Club and the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization.
Other featured articles on seniors
Celebrating National Seniors' Day 1 October 2025
Keynote speech by Dr. Gerd Schneider, Medical Director, Glebe Centre: Ageing and Mental Health
Panel presentation by Carleton University researcher, Dr. Cassandra Morrison: Preventing dementia across the lifespan
Andy Kusi-Appiah and Sarah Onyango: The vital role of Black Seniors in Ottawa’s development
Four great reasons to come out of retirement.
They call us "The Elderly"
Don’t retire from life, retire from inaction
Read all about these and more at: http://www.blackottawascene.com
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Ottawa African Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Unity, and Community
Book review
Calvin Lawrence: The Blacks of New Brunswick
Obituary
Obituary Senator Donald Oliver
Guest columnist
MP Yasir Naqvi: Building Together: Budget 2025 and the Work Ahead
Special feature
Black Canadian youth face barriers to mental health care access - Study
Here is the result of the September 2025 poll: In light of U.S. President Trump's punitive tariffs against Canada, do you now make very effort to purchase Canadian-made goods, products and services? Yes 60% No 40%. Thank you to all who voted. Remember to vote in the October 2025 poll: Do you support Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to abolish road security cameras?
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful fall season.
Godwin Ifedi, Editor,
Black Ottawa Scene,
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.blackottawascene.com
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