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Black Boys Code – Ottawa Chapter

Tech programs for Black youth in Ottawa

Our Ottawa chapter equips youth with coding and robotics skills while connecting them to inspiring mentors in STEM. Programs are designed to boost confidence, technical ability, and career awareness in Canada’s capital city. Local programming helps youth see how technology connects to real opportunities within their community.

University of Ottawa

Address: 

160 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Chapter Lead: David Elisma

Email: ottawa@blackboyscode.com

Upcoming Programs

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About Ottawa and STEM opportunity

Ottawa is a city of innovation, public service, and education. Its rich cultural landscape and access to national institutions make it an exceptional place to support Black youth in STEM learning and leadership. The city’s strong research and technology presence offers meaningful pathways for early engagement with tech.

About the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is a leading research university with strong strengths in engineering, computer science, and innovation. Its downtown location and focus on real-world learning make it a meaningful place for youth to engage with technology in an academic setting. Hosting Black Boys Code programming at the University of Ottawa helps connect participants to post-secondary pathways while building early confidence in STEM within Canada’s capital.

MENTORS

Real mentors. Real impact.

Meet our mentors — Black leaders in tech who inspire youth through shared experience. 

SPONSORS

We thank our sponsors