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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T170000
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UID:5712-1687971600-1687982400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Game Party
DESCRIPTION:Create bonds between people and promote multiculturalism by playing traditional board games together. \nLanguage: English\, French\, Haitian\, Créole
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/game-party/
LOCATION:290 Dupuis St.\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="CISHO":MAILTO:cishocanada@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T035630Z
UID:5886-1687698000-1687698000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Museum Neighbourhood Story Jams - Arnprior & District Museum
DESCRIPTION:Neighbourhood Story Jam is a fun way for neighbours to connect important stories with belongings they have at home. Community members will engage in 1-on-1 speed storytelling to learn about each other and kick start a community oral history or exhibit initiative. Here’s our recipe for the event! \nWhat participants need: Bring an object from your life that is connected to your culture. \nNo need to register\, drop-ins are welcomed. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/museum-neighbourhood-story-jams-arnprior-district-museum/
LOCATION:Arnprior and District Museum\, 35 Madawaska St\, Arnprior
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Connect":MAILTO:localimmigrationpartnership@algonquincollege.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230611T203911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T203911Z
UID:5706-1687608000-1687608000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists\, performers\, educators\, students\, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures. \nSummer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) takes place during National Indigenous History Month and coincides with National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD). \nFor over twenty years\, NIPD/ Summer Solstice events in the National Capital Region have created opportunities for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of Inuit\, First Nations and Métis peoples.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/summer-solstice-indigenous-festival-2/
LOCATION:Mādahòkì Farm\, 4420 W Hunt Club Road\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Engagement,Food-related Events,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival":MAILTO:info@ottawasummersolstice.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230612T025612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T151301Z
UID:5859-1687604400-1687604400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:International Cultural Event
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Hill Community Health Centre is hosting\, as part of the Welcoming Ottawa Week\, on Saturday June 24\, 2023\, a cultural community event to celebrate the diversity of Sandy Hill newcomers. \nWe are inviting a limited number of students 8-12 years old to participate in a short video documentary: \n• Say Hello in your native language\n• What do you enjoy the most in Canada?\n• What do you miss about your home country? \nAttendees will be sharing meals from overseas\, participating in artistic activities and sharing knowledge and values from different cultures with other community members. \nA blast of colours\, tastes and happiness. \nOn Saturday\, June 24\, 2023\, we celebrate diversity in our community! \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/international-cultural-event/
LOCATION:731 Chapel Crescent\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Hill Community Health Centre":MAILTO:fzmounfaloti@sandyhillchc.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230612T023903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T143833Z
UID:5849-1687600800-1687600800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Community Café
DESCRIPTION:A community café with the theme\, “Welcome to Canada”. Different topics will be discussed\, including the host culture (traditions\, customs and habits)\, Franco-Ontarian culture and finally the culture of the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO): values\, programs and services offered (BI\, immersion camp\, ALF & PANA class\, adult services). \nLanguage: French
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/community-cafe/
LOCATION:La Maison de la Francophonie d’Ottawa\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Learning Events,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conseil des %C3%A9coles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario":MAILTO:khatima.louaya@cepeo.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230611T174855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T180812Z
UID:5675-1687276800-1687276800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration is an annual event that is hosted to coincide with Multiculturalism Day\, which is celebrated nationwide. It is an opportunity for Ottawa to celebrate the diversity in our city and the richness of cultures that make up Canada’s mosaic. The event also acknowledges and celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This particular day recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations\, Inuit\, and Metis peoples in Canada. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-police-diversity-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Police Service\, 474 Elgin Street (Front entrance)\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Food-related Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Police%2C Diversity Resource and Relations Unit":MAILTO:ledinghamk@ottawapolice.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230608T114003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T114525Z
UID:5582-1687257000-1687257000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Open House – PAF
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of the activities of the Point d’Accueil Francophone (PAF) within the framework of a workshop.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/coordonnatrice-du-paf-point-daccueil-francophone/
LOCATION:PAF\, 130 Slater St. Suite 1220\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="PAF":MAILTO:julienne@cesoc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230612T023219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T023219Z
UID:5843-1687172400-1687172400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:End of Year Picnic
DESCRIPTION:A picnic to highlight the success of the school’s students and also to welcome the new families registered for the next school year. On the agenda\, a barbecue\, as well as some traditional dishes prepared by the parents for an exchange and sharing of culture. The school also plans to put on a magic show. \nLanguage: French
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/end-of-year-picnic/
LOCATION:École Élémentaire publique Séraphin-Marion\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities,Food-related Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C3%89cole %C3%89l%C3%A9mentaire publique S%C3%A9raphin-Marion":MAILTO:khatima.louaya@cepeo.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230610T175715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T163540Z
UID:5646-1687168800-1687168800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Restore Medical Clinics - Open House
DESCRIPTION:An open house to be more accessible to immigrants and refugees. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/restore-medical-clinics-open-house/
LOCATION:Restore Medical Clinics\, 786 Bronson Ave\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore Medical Clinics":MAILTO:musa@restoremedicalclinic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20230607T192226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T150231Z
UID:4473-1687161600-1687172400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Breakfast Event to Launch #WOW2023
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) will host an event to kick-start 2023 Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) activities. This invitation-only event is for OLIP partners\, WOW event hosts\, Welcoming Ambassador Award recipients\, civil society leaders\, faith leaders and business and government executives.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/breakfast-event-to-launch-wow2023/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre – RBC Foundry Hall\, 7 Bayview Yards\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Local Immigrantion Partnership (OLIP)":MAILTO:nyamulola@olip-plio.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T005053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T141755Z
UID:4631-1656601200-1656601200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Creating Connections-Building Back Together
DESCRIPTION:An in-person opportunity for internationally trained professionals to engage with one another and build valuable connections as we build back from the pandemic. Come create a work of art and develop your professional network. A guest facilitator will lead a calligraphy workshop and discuss the support that he received from OCLF and One Hub to build his business. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/creating-connections-building-back-together/
LOCATION:Vincent Massey Park Picnic Shelter (S2)
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCLF":MAILTO:camelia@oclf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T090000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T163405Z
UID:4663-1656579600-1656579600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our resource centre is ready to welcome you and share all about our free services. \n– You need access to computers and Wifi?\n– You need to print copies of your resume to drop-off?\n– You need a quiet office space for a virtual interview? \nWe have you covered! Benefit from the expertise of our experienced employment specialists to boost your job search. Curious about what we have to offer? Drop by to enjoy complementary lemonade and snacks. The public is welcome! \nLanguage: English\, French\, Spanish\, Arabic\, Creole
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/summer-open-house/
LOCATION:200 Elgin St\, Suite 903
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/St-Lawrence-College.png
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Lawrence College Employment Service":MAILTO:atrudel@sl.on.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T060000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220610T140019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T140019Z
UID:4563-1656568800-1656568800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Game Changers
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaborative event organized by the ACB Resource Centre and the Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa. The event aims at welcoming newcomers to Ottawa\, particularly those that will be experiencing the summer for the first time. The event will bring together resources\, particularly summer activities that the newcomers will be invited to participate during the summer months\, starting July 2\, 2022.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/game-changers/
LOCATION:1021 Cyrville Rd Unit #9\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 7S3
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACB Resource Centre Ottawa":MAILTO:1infoacb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T184123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T184609Z
UID:4681-1656525600-1656525600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Community Reads Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this guided yet relaxed adventure into stories (memoir and fiction) of crossing cultures. Books about leaving and arriving\, being deeply within a culture and on the periphery\, and feeling at home and in-between. Participants in the Community Reads Event can choose from the proposed book list (or choose their own within the theme) with the support of participating libraries. The activity will culminate in a virtual Community Read Event meeting to discuss common themes\, explore experiences in crossing cultures\, and contribute to a community discussion. Below is a list of suggested books to consider. Your local libraries are an exceptional resource for finding one of the books listed below or recommending some titles you may not have considered before! \nWe Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu\nI’ve Been Meaning to Tell You by David Chariandy\nInheritance by Dani Shapiro\nLost in Translation by Eva Hoffman\nFive Little Indians by Michelle Good\nRU by Kim Thuy\nBecoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein \nPlease register HERE \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/community-reads-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Community-Reads-Event_Culture-Connect.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew":MAILTO:localimmigrationpartnership@algonquincollege.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220609T200907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T200907Z
UID:4536-1656514800-1656529200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Catholic Centre for Immigrants Booth
DESCRIPTION:CCI will host a booth at the Business Entrepreneurship Expose for Newcomers event\, organized by Sound Wellness Centre. CCI hopes to speak with new clients\, share programs offered at CCI\, and make contacts. CCI looks forward to networking with other organizations as well. The MP for Ottawa Centre will also be present at our booth and we will be working alongside the MP to connect with the population and share how we can assist.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/catholic-centre-for-immigrants-booth/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CCI-Logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Centre for Immigrants":MAILTO:laurie@cciottawa.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T171800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T172646Z
UID:4665-1656507600-1656514800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Career Exploration using Virtual Reality
DESCRIPTION:Looking for work? Explore careers in the trades through virtual reality and interactive activities. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/career-exploration-using-virtual-reality/
LOCATION:2529 Carling Ave – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PQCHC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre":MAILTO:j.shirwa@pqchc.com or itpprogrampq@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T173044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T173044Z
UID:4671-1656421200-1656428400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomer Networking
DESCRIPTION:Build new professional connections and meet employers to get practical advice on finding work in Ottawa. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/newcomer-networking/
LOCATION:2529 Carling Ave – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre":MAILTO:j.shirwa@pqchc.com or itpprogrampq@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220610T142635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T184038Z
UID:4577-1656338400-1656345600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:The Newcomer Information Centre invites you to the “Canadian Multiculturalism Day Celebration”. This day is an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions of diverse cultures that make up our land. Join us as we celebrate this special day through fun activities\, various cultural entertaining performances (poetry and music)\, and an exhibit to showcase the richness of cultures and traditions around the globe. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/canadian-multiculturalism-day/
LOCATION:150 Isabella Street Unit 201
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA-YWCA Newcomer Information Centre":MAILTO:satheeka.hettigama@ymcaywca.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220610T144926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T184854Z
UID:4585-1656320400-1656331200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OLIP Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual meeting of the representatives of OLIP’s sectoral partners (including the Co-chairs of the 5 OLIP Sector Tables) and stakeholders engaged in the implementation of the Ottawa Immigration strategy (OIS). Its role includes to: i) Provide approval of key directions\, strategies\, and policies; ii) Monitor the work of the Sector Tables through progress reports; iii) Provide strategic oversight on how to implement plans and project priorities indicated in the OIS. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/olip-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/OLIP-Logo_official-darker-version.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Local Immigrantion Partnership (OLIP)":MAILTO:nyamulola@olip-plio.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220616T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T152333Z
UID:4767-1656165600-1656165600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:USHO Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Potluck picnic for Ukrainian refugees and their hosts. It’s a potluck\, so bring a dish to share. Some local community organizations will be in hand to provide details of their services. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/usho-picnic/
LOCATION:Walter Baker Park\, 100 Charlie Rogers Pl\, Kanata
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/USHO-Picnic.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Ukrainian Settlement Ottawa":MAILTO:UkrainianSettlementOttawa@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220625T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220624T150750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T163026Z
UID:5122-1656115200-1656172800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrating Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:The event is taking place on the west slab of the arena. We will have a stage and a series of entertainers\, live music\, free food and non alcoholic beverages. Other invitees include\, the ACB\, and AMA centre.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/celebrating-multiculturalism-day/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T150905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T150905Z
UID:4644-1655991000-1655991000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Interview Skills Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Job interviews can be quite nerve-racking\, but with the right tools and strategies\, you can alleviate some of the stress and ace it! This webinar will review various aspects of what it takes to prepare for and be successful in the employment interview process. Learn about different types of interviews\, stages within an interview and strategies and techniques to help you. Register HERE. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/interview-skills-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/St-Lawrence-College.png
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Lawrence College Employment Service":MAILTO:atrudel@sl.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220612T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T190649Z
UID:4591-1655989200-1655996400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OLIP Health & Wellbeing ST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the representatives of OLIP’s Health & Wellbeing sector partners including representatives from other sector tables\, as a way to discuss solutions to the cross-cutting challenges brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mandate is to: Build local capacity to improve the health and wellbeing of immigrants and racialized populations by: i) Establishing a common agenda; ii) Mobilizing bottom-up knowledge to guide planning; iii) Creating relationships and mechanisms to enable collaborative implementation of our shared priorities” \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/olip-health-wellbeing-st-meeting/
LOCATION:Online [Closed Meeting – OLIP Partners Only]
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Local Immigrantion Partnership (OLIP)":MAILTO:nyamulola@olip-plio.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T195540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T210923Z
UID:4696-1655989200-1655989200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OCISO Presents: Sharing Our Voices
DESCRIPTION:OCISO will host a storytelling segment to bring attention to particular challenges and successes encountered by immigrants in their integration journey using the idea of the Human Library. \nWhat is a Human Library? A Human Library is a way for people to reach out and connect with individuals in their community that they might not normally engage with. Visitors to a library have an opportunity to borrow Human Books and engage in conversation with the books during a planned event. \n  \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ociso-presents-sharing-our-voices/
LOCATION:945 Wellington Street West
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCISO":MAILTO:droman@ociso.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T170527Z
UID:4657-1655982000-1655982000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:The Power of Within
DESCRIPTION:We will start with a yoga session for 45 minutes\, followed by an introduction to the Immigrant and Racialized Women Leadership project and some art activities. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/the-power-of-within/
LOCATION:219 Argyle Ave (Room 113 & 114)
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Immigrant Women Services Ottawa":MAILTO:infomail@immigrantwomenservices.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220609T164040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T165442Z
UID:4476-1655913600-1655920800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration is an annual event that is hosted to coincide with Multiculturalism Day\, which is celebrated nationwide. It is an opportunity for Ottawa to celebrate the diversity in our city and the richness of cultures that make up Canada’s mosaic. The event also acknowledges and celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This particular day recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations\, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-police-diversity-celebration/
LOCATION:474 Elgin Street (Front Entrance)\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220612T235223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T174354Z
UID:4616-1655906400-1655906400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:The Community Engagement Team (CET) at Ottawa Public Health is hosting an event that focuses on some of the services they offer. CET will engage other departments to showcase various resources\, while also providing COVID-19 related information and on-site language support to newcomers. Newcomers can browse the various tables\, gather information\, and finish at a table where they will participate in a fun activity. \nLanguage: Bilingual\, Somali\, Arabic
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-public-health-covid-19-learning-event/
LOCATION:AMA Community Center\, 1216 Hunt Club Rd
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Public Health - Community Engagement Team":MAILTO:hanan.ghazal@ottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T212017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T212017Z
UID:4701-1655888400-1655888400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Community Café: Community Resources for you!
DESCRIPTION:True to its commitment to the immigrant Francophone community\, the CEPEO will host a Community Café with settlement community organizations to showcase the variety of services offered to newcomers by the Francophone community in the federal capital. \n  \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/community-cafe-community-resources-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEPEO":MAILTO:khatima.louaya@cepeo.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220612T203321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T203321Z
UID:4600-1655805600-1655812800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Cross-Cultural Competency Workshop Employers: Creating the Workplace that Accommodates Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Employers learn to integrate different cultural norms and reasonable practices when accommodating internationally educated professionals. This workshop is designed to equip employers\, HR professionals\, and people managers with practical skills\, strategies and tools needed to increase cultural competencies and prepare workplaces for a culturally diverse employee base. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/cross-cultural-competency-workshop-employers-creating-the-workplace-that-accommodates-effectively/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO)":MAILTO:lcosta@hireimmigrantsottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T090000
DTSTAMP:20260514T172747
CREATED:20220613T142820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T142820Z
UID:4637-1655802000-1655802000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OCISO Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Our friends from Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization will be onsite to present their wide range of employment programs. Drop-in to learn more! \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ociso-info-session/
LOCATION:200 Elgin St\, Suite 903
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence College Employment Service":MAILTO:atrudel@sl.on.ca
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