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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T080000
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SUMMARY:Immigrants of Ottawa - Photography Project
DESCRIPTION: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 extraordinary Ottawa residents (2019 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador recipients) towards newcomers. The profiles will be featured during WOW on the Immigrants of Ottawa Facebook page.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrants-of-ottawa-photography-project/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190510T193307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003912Z
UID:825-1560758400-1561906800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:"Welcome" Mural Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring the month of May\, students will draw an image of how they see themselves at their school\, and then create a collaborative work of art that symbolizes the phrase “Welcome to your home” as a mural inside the school. CEPEO staff will also be invited to participate in this activity at the board’s main office. The project will be documented by videos and photos published on social media. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/welcome-mural-project/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190510T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003919Z
UID:830-1560765600-1561896000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Videos on Newcomer Inclusion
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/videos-on-newcomer-inclusion/2019-06-17/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190527T205030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T004128Z
UID:1432-1561104000-1561395600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nWith input from Indigenous Peoples’ national organizations\, the Government of Canada designated June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) to celebrate Indigenous peoples’ culture and heritage. This date was chosen because it is near or on the date of the summer solstice\, the longest day of the year. For generations\, many Indigenous communities have celebrated their culture and heritage at this time of year. \nFor over twenty years\, NIPD events in the National Capital Region have created an opportunity for all residents to celebrate the culture and contributions of First Nations\, Métis and Inuit peoples. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is a family-oriented multi-disciplinary arts festival that attracts over 40\,000 visitors a year. \nSSIF is an annual event that truly represents the cultural diversity of our urban Indigenous community\, with full participation of First Nations\, Métis and Inuit artists. This diversity within our own cultures is reflected in all elements of the event\, from leadership to the selection of artists representing each of the Indigenous communities. We stay true to diversity each year\, as we include headliners and workshop leaders from the Métis\, Inuit and First Nations communities.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/summer-solstice-indigenous-festival/
LOCATION:98H2+8C Riverside Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T211608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T211608Z
UID:2868-1561368600-1561372200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:SITO: Service Integration Travail
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nSince 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 parts. First\, we will present our best practices in the economic integration of immigrants into the host society and\, second\, we will share our clients’ integration success stories.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/sito-service-integration-travail/2019-06-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T210854Z
UID:2872-1561370400-1561375800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OCISO + REFUGEE 613
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nJoin Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) and Refugee 613 for a participatory and open dialogue session.\nCreated by a grassroots coalition of service providers and volunteers\, Refugee 613 is a communications hub that informs\, connects and inspires people to build strong communities through refugee welcome.\nOCISO has been supporting immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home for over 40 years\, by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate\, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships\, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.\nR613 will share how they use information and convening to foster collaboration\, innovation and whole-of-community support for refugee integration and social cohesion. OCISO will highlight innovative new programming for newcomers. The session will culminate in break out discussions to facilitate sharing and dialogue on challenges and best practices in newcomer integration across communities\, including the benefits of communication as a tool for collaboration.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ociso-refugee-613/2019-06-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T033934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T191632Z
UID:2797-1561370400-1561377600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB)
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours \nThe 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 working with newcomer and refugee families. It is also the largest provider of Adult English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes in Eastern Ontario. The morning will be Language and Settlement Information with displays\, speakers\, student demonstrations and mini presentations. Some service areas to learn about:\nIntroduction to the OCSB Family Welcome Centre and information about how the staff support newcomer families accessing schools\, programs and community supports: \n• Adult Pre-employment language programs for Specific occupations and sectors for immigrants and Refugees\n• International and Indigenous Language Program for Elementary and High School Students offering free 24 Heritage Language for students\n• Overview of the Equity Plan for OCSB\n• Decade of African Heritage Proclamation information\n• Exhibits and demonstrations by learners and staff in various programs highlighting various skills learned in these programs e.g. sewing\, home support\, child care\, Custodial\, Retail Skills\, Academic Upgrading\, LINC for Deaf Newcomers\, etc.\n• Adult High School and PLAR (Prior Learning and Assessment) process\n• Settlement Service/Community supports offered to support immigrant learners attending language classes or literacy/numeracy classes
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-catholic-school-board-ocsb/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190527T203904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003632Z
UID:1626-1561370400-1561390200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:International Metropolis Conference Study Tour
DESCRIPTION:Study tour and lunch. \nPrivate event.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/international-metropolis-conference-centre/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T212127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T212127Z
UID:2853-1561372200-1561377600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Accueil-Parrainage Outaouais (APO)
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nAPO’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\, certain minimum conditions.\nThe organization is also responsible for meeting the other needs necessary for successful integration into Quebec society and\, more specifically\, into Outaouais society.\nOur organization offers the following services:\n• Temporary accommodations\n• Reception\, settlement and integration\n• Bank of interpreters and translators\n• Intercultural school community intervention program\n• Intercultural twinning and volunteer program\n• Intercultural mediation program\n• Group activities\n• Group sponsorship
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/accueil-parrainage-outaouais-apo/2019-06-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T033304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T192452Z
UID:2801-1561374000-1561379400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nJoin 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 an Indigenous people living primarily in Inuit Nunangat\, the Inuit homeland encompassing 35 percent of Canada’s landmass and 50 percent of its coastline.”
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/tungasuvvingat-inuit/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T210602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T210602Z
UID:2858-1561374000-1561379400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:CESOC: Conseil Économique et Social d'Ottawa Carleton
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nYou 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.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/cesoc-conseil-economique-et-social-dottawa-carleton/2019-06-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T211934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T211934Z
UID:2863-1561374000-1561379400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:SOMALI CENTRE FOR FAMILY SERVICES
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nA 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.\nThe Centre provides a wide variety of support services including interpretation\, translation\, employment support services\, advocacy\, and outcome focused counseling to both families and individuals from different backgrounds.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/somali-centre-for-family-services/2019-06-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T033628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T193018Z
UID:2805-1561374000-1561381200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Villa Marconi
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nVilla 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 and the heart of the Canadian-Italian community. Marconi Community Centre-provides services to a variety of clients\, from small community groups\, private individuals\, business and government. Home to L’Età DORO an active 300 member seniors group. Lunch included in this tour.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/villa-marconi/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190527T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T002818Z
UID:1369-1561374000-1561383000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:International Student Talent Connections
DESCRIPTION: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 us for conversations with labour market experts\, industry partners and alumni. Contact us at info@ottawaemploymenthub.ca if you are interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with international students.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/international-student-talent-connections/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190614T211251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T211251Z
UID:2874-1561386600-1561392000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:GLOBAL CENTRE OF PLURALISM
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nPluralism 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 belong. The Global Centre for Pluralism was created to advance global understanding of pluralism and positive responses to the challenge of living peacefully and productively in diverse societies. The Centre invites participants from the 2019 International Metropolis Conference to visit the downtown headquarters for a stimulating discussion on how pluralism intersects with the study and practice of migration.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/global-centre-of-pluralism/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190613T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T165516Z
UID:2654-1561399200-1561404600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Little Italy (in French)
DESCRIPTION: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 community and other immigrants who settled in the area. Find out about important institutions like St. Anthony’s Soccer Club and visit many landmarks. \nLuciano Pradal is the French- and English-language walking tour guide and researcher for the tour of Little Italy. He is an experienced tour guide and has been giving walking tours of the neighbourhood for over 25 years. He uses his own wealth of knowledge about Ottawa’s Little Italy to develop the tour script for Little Italy. \nPlease feel free to register for the Immigrant Heritage Walking Tours 2019 HERE. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrant-heritage-walking-tour-little-italy-in-french/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T115054
CREATED:20190527T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T002825Z
UID:1405-1561401000-1561406400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Yamo! Yamo!
DESCRIPTION: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 traditional music of West Africa. The music features the balafon\, a traditional West African xylophone\, the djembe\, a hand drum\, and other traditional instruments. Great for all ages. Drop-ins welcome!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/yamo-yamo-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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