Immigrants of Ottawa – Photography Project
A photography project showcasing the different faces of immigrants who call Ottawa home. Ottawa photographer Nyamulola Kambanji will profile photos and the amazing integration stories of support, hospitality, genuine respect and friendship expressed by [...]
“Welcome” Mural Project
CEPEO (Les écoles du Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario) invites students to participate in the creation of a mural that demonstrates the openness, inclusion and diversity in our board. During the [...]
Videos on Newcomer Inclusion
Video testimonials about the reception and inclusion of newcomers will be posted on CEPEO (Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario) social media.
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
98H2+8C Riverside Park, OttawaThe Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) helps Canadians of all walks of life to recognize the enormous contributions that Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples have made to Canada. With input from Indigenous Peoples’ [...]
SITO: Service Integration Travail
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Since 1995, the Service Intégration Travail Outaouais (SITO) has been helping immigrants integrate into Quebec society through employment and economic integration. The visit to SITO will consist of two [...]
OCISO + REFUGEE 613
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Join Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) and Refugee 613 for a participatory and open dialogue session. Created by a grassroots coalition of service providers and volunteers, Refugee 613 [...]
Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB)
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is one of four school Boards in the Ottawa area funded by the Ontario provincial government. The Board has a wrap-around approach to [...]
International Metropolis Conference Study Tour
OttawaStudy tour and lunch. Private event.
Accueil-Parrainage Outaouais (APO)
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: APO’s mandate is primarily to welcome newcomers, provide assistance once they arrive in the country and help them integrate into their host society by offering, at the very least, [...]
TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Join us on June 24, 2019, at 11 am, for a tour to Tungasuvvingat Inuit, to explore the history and culture of Inuit, including traditional food tastings. "Inuit are [...]
CESOC: Conseil Économique et Social d’Ottawa Carleton
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: You will discover how CESOC creates an atmosphere of success for Francophone newcomers. We provide a series of interconnected services to help them integrate into their new country.
SOMALI CENTRE FOR FAMILY SERVICES
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: A community based non-profit settlement and social services organization that provides services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and address the unique needs of the immigrant community members. The [...]
Villa Marconi
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Villa Marconi – A multi-cultural, modern, Province of Ontario class “A” Long Term Care Facility & Centre. It is a beloved home to 128 residents, a vibrant cultural center [...]
International Student Talent Connections
Ottawa Employment Hub and Algonquin College are co-hosting a learning and networking BBQ to connect international student talent to Ottawa’s job market. We will be inviting students from all four Ottawa post-secondaries to join [...]
GLOBAL CENTRE OF PLURALISM
International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Pluralism is defined as an ethic of respect for diversity. A pluralistic society is one in which the dignity of each person is recognized, and every person feels they [...]
Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Little Italy (in French)
Join us for a guided walk through Little Italy and learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood. Participants will take a leisurely stroll down Preston Street and hear about the Italian [...]
Yamo! Yamo!
Yamo! Yamo! means “Hello! How are You?” in Baoulé, one of the 63 languages spoken in Côte d’Ivoire. Join Fana Soro, master musician and hereditary dancer of the Senoufo people, as he shares the [...]