New to Canada? The Library Is Here for You!
The Ottawa Public Library serves Newcomers across the city all year long. Read this blog post to find links to library programs and resources that we recommend to Newcomers. Visit your local library branch [...]
Multiculturalism Day Celebration
YMCA Taggart, RBC Room-2nd Floor 180 Argyle Street, OttawaMulticulturalism Day Celebration is an annual event that brings together newcomers, community members, and cultural performers to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make Ottawa home. Guests will enjoy live performances, cultural showcases, [...]
Strathcona Heights WOW Fest
731 Chapel Crescent OttawaJoin us for the Strathcona Heights WOW Fest, a vibrant community celebration featuring live music, family-friendly games, an international potluck style buffet and cultural performances, activities. This fun and inclusive event brings together residents [...]
National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD)
Annie Pootoogook Park 250 Somerset Street East, OttawaIsaruit Inuit Arts welcomes community members to join us at Annie Pootoogook Park to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day. We will have Inuit performances, country food, carving, seal-skinning, and Inuit vendors on site. There [...]
Community Screening: Visionary Voices Video Workshop Showcase
Room 225 815 St. Laurent Blvd, OttawaJoin Visionary Voices for a special community screening of short films created by newcomer and immigrant youth who participated in the Visionary Voices video workshop training. This event will showcase personal stories and creative [...]
Unravelling by Habi Habi Po: Gallery 101 Exhibition Tour
Gallery 101 280 rue Catherine, OttawaVisit the artist-run centre Gallery 101 for a tour of Unravelling: a group art exhibition by the Filipina/x/o collective Habi Habi Po. Together, as a collective of immigrant and first-generation artists, Habi Habi Po [...]
Community Summer BBQ
Strathcona Park 25 Range Road, OttawaJoin the Burundian community for a festive day of grilling, music, and sharing! Whether you're a longtime member or a newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, enjoy delicious food, and experience the [...]
Walking Tour of Little Italy
Plant Recreation Centre 930 Somerset Street West, OttawaJoin us for a guided tour of Little Italy to learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood, along with its history, people and vibrant culture. Participants take a leisurely stroll down [...]