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SUMMARY:Multiculturalism Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Multiculturalism Event celebrating the rich diversity of our community. This event will bring together newcomers and community members to share cultures\, experiences\, and resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local organizations\, learn about available services\, and participate in cultural exchanges. All are welcome!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/multiculturalism-event/
LOCATION:Taggart Family YMCA\, 180 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC)":MAILTO:sana.belhadad@ymcaottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Health Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion Community Engagement Team\, in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library (OPL)\, the City of Ottawa’s Integrated Neighbourhood Services Team\, and Recreation\, Cultural and Facility Services\, is pleased to host the annual Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) Community Resource Fairs on June 25\, 26\, and 27\, 2026. \nWelcoming Ottawa Week is an annual city-wide celebration that showcases Ottawa’s diversity and hospitality through cultural\, educational\, recreational\, and community events designed to welcome newcomers and foster belonging. \nAs part of this initiative\, community resource fairs will be held at three Ottawa Public Library branches: Emerald Plaza\, Centennial\, and Rideau. Community members are invited to discover library services and connect with local organizations offering support in health\, settlement\, employment\, recreation\, family\, and other essential services.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/community-resource-fair-3/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library – Rideau Branch\, 377 Rideau Street\, ottawa\, on\, K1N 5Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Public Library and Ottawa Public Health":MAILTO:saynab.xasan@ottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Community Housing - What is Social Housing?
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa Community Housing is the largest social and affordable housing provider in Ottawa. As of 2025\, we provide and maintain over 15\,000 homes and house approximately 33\,000 residents\, including seniors\, parents\, children\, singles and persons with disabilities. This will be an information session on what is social housing? How do you apply to live at OCH? The difference between subsidized vs affordable housing.This event will be co-hosted by our Tenant Experience and Community and Tenant Support teams.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-community-housing-what-is-social-housing/
LOCATION:811 Gladstone Avenue\, 811 Gladstone Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Community Housing (OCH)":MAILTO:mehdi_louzouaz@och.ca
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SUMMARY:Youth Voices\, Welcoming Futures
DESCRIPTION:A digital gallery & pop-Up exhibit of youth-designed solutions for belonging\, wellbeing and equity in schools
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/youth-voices-welcoming-futures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integrated Youth Services%2C Innovation%2C Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC)":MAILTO:l.frecha@pqchc.com
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