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.
Sts. Peter and Paul Church Annual Family Festival
Join us over four days for our Annual Family Festival, featuring great Lebanese food and dessert, entertainment and kids' games. During the event, visit our beautiful Byzantine church and enjoy its iconic art and [...]
Special Panel Discussion on Housing for LGBTQ Refugees
As the City’s Liaison for Housing and Homelessness, and in collaboration with Capital Rainbow Refuge, Councillor Catherine McKenney is pleased to invite you to a special panel discussion focused on the unique challenges faced [...]
Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Renee Landry
Fiery and uninhibited, Renée Landry is a powerhouse of Northern Ontario soul. Hailing from Sault Ste. Marie, this Ottawa artist enthrals audiences with her commanding stage presence and fierce vocal delivery, as she weaves [...]
Make an Inukshuk Wall Hanging
Join Janice Oolayou from the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre to learn how to embroider a wall hanging with an Inukshuk design. For children ages 6-12 and their parents. A large, safe needle will be [...]
Healthy Walk and Safe Environment
Healthy life habits, in particular an active physical living, good food habits and a 15 to 20-minute walk every day are determinants of health. This year the healthy Walk of the CESOC innovates as [...]
Ottawa Jazz Festival presents DeeDee7even
DeeDee7even is the disco revival brainchild of Canadian singer, DeeDee Butters, and bassist composer, Andrew Burns. Fusing disco, 80s funk, and modern pop, the band explodes with rich synth sounds, heavy percussion, searing melodies, [...]
Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Bella Cat
Expect to be entertained! Bella Cat has been compared to Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Etta James, Billy Holiday … the list goes on. This show will bring you vibes of 1920’s swing [...]
Rideau-Rockcliffe WOW BBQ 2019
The Overbrook community and surrounding area are invited to join the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre for a BBQ celebrating Welcoming Ottawa Week. We'll have resources to share and information about services available for newcomers. [...]