• Ottawa Police Service Diversity Day Celebration

    Join us at City Hall to celebrate our diverse and multicultural community at the fifth annual Ottawa Police Service Diversity Day Celebration! The event will include a citizenship ceremony led by Immigration, Refugee and [...]

  • Pinecrest Terrace Multiculturalism Celebration

    Join us at the Pinecrest Terrace Community House for an outdoor community gathering to celebrate Multculturalism Day. Share and learn about the diverse cultural tapestry that makes up our neighbourhood. Enjoy activities and treats [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • African, Caribbean and Black Multiculturalism Day

    This event celebrates the contributions of African, Caribbean and Black people in our society. This family friendly event will showcase cultural foods, fashion, performances, kids activities and much more.

  • Come Meet the City!

    Jean Pigott Place @City Hall

    Are you a newcomer looking for a way to learn more about the City of Ottawa? Do you need some career guidance? Looking to speak with someone in a specific field, or hoping to [...]

  • World Refugee Day: Learning from Ottawa’s Legacy of Extraordinary Action

    University of Ottawa 550 Cumberland Street (the lawn of Tabaret Hall)

    Advocates from community and faith groups have long played an important role in pressing the Canadian government to adopt more liberal refugee policies. These groups have been driving forces in offering protection for those [...]