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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T173000
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UID:8867-1750959000-1750959000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Pathways to Success: Unlock Your Career in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Canada looking to continue your professional journey? Join us for “Pathways to Success: Unlock Your Career in Canada”\, a welcoming and informative event as part of Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) 2025! \nHosted in partnership with the Credential Recognition Program (CRP) and local organizations\, this event is your opportunity to: \n🌐 Learn how to get your international credentials recognized in Canada \n🤝 Connect with employment and training partners who can support your career goals \n💼 Discover job search strategies\, mentorship programs\, and networking opportunities \n☕ Enjoy refreshments and meet other newcomers in a friendly\, supportive environment \nWhether you’re in healthcare\, engineering\, IT\, education\, or another field\, this event is designed to help you take the next step in your Canadian career journey. \nRegister here. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/pathways-to-success-unlock-your-career-in-canada/
LOCATION:Desjardins\, 1173 Cyrville Road\, Ottawa\, ON K1J 7S6\, 1173 Cyrville Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1J 7S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fonds d'emprunt communautaire d'Ottawa":MAILTO:fcrp@oclf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20250608T182933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T182933Z
UID:8193-1750941000-1750944600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Work in Ottawa | Welcoming Newcomers to Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Join Work in Ottawa’s interactive session for newcomers and discover why Ottawa is the place to build your dream tech career.\n– Learn about Ottawa’s vibrant tech sectors\n– Explore life in a city that blends opportunity with lifestyle\n– Learn about Ottawa’s support system for newcomers\n– Tips & tricks for newcomers in Ottawa\, and more! \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/work-in-ottawa-welcoming-newcomers-to-ottawa/
LOCATION:Online via Radancy
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Invest Otttawa's Global Talent Team | Work in Ottawa":MAILTO:kvanderhorst@investottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20250620T203808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T204410Z
UID:8851-1750874400-1750874400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Money Matters in Canada: Taxes & Benefits Demystified
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada and unsure how taxes and government benefits work? Join us for “Money Matters in Canada: Taxes & Benefits Demystified”\, an informative online workshop designed to help newcomers understand the Canadian financial system. \nIn partnership with the Credential Recognition Program (CRP) and local experts\, this session will cover:\n• 🧮 How the Canadian tax system works\n• 💰 What government benefits you may be eligible for (e.g.\, GST/HST credit\, Canada Child Benefit)\n• 📄 How to file your taxes and what documents you need\n• 🛠️ How your professional status (student\, worker\, self-employed) affects your taxes\n• 🧭 Where to find free tax clinics and financial support \nThis workshop is ideal for newcomers who want to feel confident managing their finances and accessing the benefits they deserve. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/money-matters-in-canada-taxes-benefits-demystified/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Entrepreneurship,Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Community Loan Fund":MAILTO:gabriela@oclf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20250606T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T155241Z
UID:8061-1750510800-1750510800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD)
DESCRIPTION:Isaruit 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 will be door prizes and Inuit games. \nLanguage: Inuktitut and English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-nipd/
LOCATION:Annie Pootoogook Park\, 250 Somerset Street East\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Design & Creativity,Educational Activities,Food-related Events,Learning Events,Music & Story Telling,Poetry,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Isaruit Inuit Arts":MAILTO:sheena.akoomalik@isaruit.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20250608T211031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T155208Z
UID:8214-1750413600-1750413600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Skilled to Succeed – Interactive Trade Stations + Career Talks
DESCRIPTION:“Skilled to Succeed” is an interactive and engaging employment event designed to connect job seekers to hands-on experiences in skilled trades and provide valuable employment resources. The event features six hands-on trade stations and two employment stations\, each representing a different skilled trade or employment support service. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/skilled-to-succeed-interactive-trade-stations-career-talks/
LOCATION:440 Albert Street\, 440 Albert Street\, Ottawa\, K1R 5B5
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA of the National Capital Region":MAILTO:sebastien.martin@ymcaottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20250608T230951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T155740Z
UID:8262-1750240800-1750240800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomer Library Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn what public libraries offer in Canada! Tour the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library with librarians and fellow Newcomers. Meet library staff in a relaxed social time after the tour. Please join us – English language beginners welcome!\nOffered in partnership with CCI Ottawa (Catholic Centre for Immigrants / Centre catholique pour immigrants). \nLanguage: English \nThe cooling unit at the Main branch is currently out of service. Repairs are underway\, but visitors may experience warmer than usual temperatures. We apologize for the inconvenience.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/newcomer-library-tour/
LOCATION:Ottawa  Public Library – Main Branch\, 120 Metcalfe\,\, Ottawa\, K1P 5M2
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Public Library":MAILTO:marta.cooperburt@biblioottawalibrary.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240629T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240626T173253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T173253Z
UID:7758-1719657000-1719657000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/family-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library – Hazeldean Branch\, 50 Castlefrank\, Ottawa\, K2L 2N5
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240619T102455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T102455Z
UID:7705-1719417600-1719417600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Main Branch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the library staff at the Main branch to learn about public library services in Canada and at the Ottawa Public Library.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/main-branch-tour/
LOCATION:Ottawa  Public Library – Main Branch\, 120 Metcalfe\,\, Ottawa\, K1P 5M2
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240610T115259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T174916Z
UID:7090-1719406800-1719414000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business Open House for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:We invite newcomers to Ottawa to join us for an informal\, drop-in event to discover the opportunities available at Carleton’s Sprott School of Business. Speak with representatives to learn more about:\n• Business degree programs and scholarships\n• Professional development training\n• Resources and support for entrepreneurs through the Carleton University Innovation Hub\n• Community tax clinics that can help you complete your annual tax return at no charge\n• Research insights on migration with interactive images and collage creation\n• Research and Community Engagement with the Black Entrepreneurship knowledge Hub \nFamilies are welcome and there will be activity stations to help keep your children entertained. Free parking will be provided. The Carleton campus is also serviced by OC Transpo. To help with our planning\, we encourage you to register ahead of time on our website. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/carleton-universitys-sprott-school-of-business-open-house-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Nicol Building\, Carleton University\, 1125 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, K1S 5B6
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carleton University Sprott School of Business":MAILTO:mawuena.torkornoo@carleton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240624T022458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T023327Z
UID:7736-1719340200-1719340200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you need a casual\, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders\, meet new people\, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/english-conversation-group-3/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library – Nepean Centrepointe Branch\, 101 Centrepointe Dr.\, Ottawa\, K2G 5K7
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240614T042544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T042544Z
UID:7398-1719327600-1719327600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Partners Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Meeting with CECCE partners dedicated to welcoming newcomers. Come exchange ideas\, talk and discover CECCE programs and services\, including the Centre d’accueil et d’admission (CAA).
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/partners-cafe/
LOCATION:Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE)\, 4000 rue Labelle\, Ottawa\, K1J 1A1
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conseil des %C3%A9coles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE)":MAILTO:laferm@ecolecatholique.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240624T033917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T033917Z
UID:7748-1719320400-1719320400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Support
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. \nThis program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on “View Full Schedule” to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/pinecrest-queensway-employment-services-support/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch\, 1637 Stittsville Main\, Ottawa\, K2S 1A9
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240624T031322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T031322Z
UID:7742-1719311400-1719311400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, rhymes and songs for the whole family. \nStorytime from 10:30-11:00am\nStay and Play from 11:00-11:30am
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/family-storytime/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library – Centennial Branch\, 3870 Old Richmond\, Ottawa\, K2H 5C4
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240619T100440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T100440Z
UID:7693-1719244800-1719244800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Library Branch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join the library staff at the Main branch to learn about public library services in Canada and at the Ottawa Public Library. This tour will be conducted in English.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/wow-library-branch-tour/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library – Main Branch\, 120 Metcalfe\, Ottawa\, K1P 5M2
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Guided Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20240610T120252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T120252Z
UID:7096-1719068400-1719068400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Building a Harmonious Multicultural Society
DESCRIPTION:A thought-provoking panel discussion titled “”Fostering Unity Through Education: Building a Harmonious Multicultural Society”” This event aims to delve into the vital role of education in promoting societal unity in the National Capital Region. \nOur esteemed keynote speakers and panelists will share their expertise and insights\, exploring strategies for cultivating educational systems that embrace and celebrate cultural diversity. The discussion will focus on fostering empathy\, understanding\, and cooperation among diverse communities. \nThis event is a unique opportunity for educators\, policymakers\, community advocates\, students\, and professionals to come together and contribute to meaningful conversations about the future of inclusive education and cultural diversity. \nExplore the multicultural and diverse city of Ottawa through an insightful discussion with experts in their respective fields and community building: \n\nSam Bhalesar – Canada’s Delegate to the G100 and Chair for Diplomacy and Negotiations\nRoman Mukarejee – Senior Policy Advisor\nProfessor Yangling Wang – Associate Dean of Public Affairs\, Carleton University\nProfessor Omeasoo Wahpasiw – Indigenous Studies\, Carleton University\nHelen Tang – Founder and CEO of Helen Tang Real Estate\nYvette Ashiri – Former City Councillor Candidate for Orléans-South-Navan and Community Leader\n\nContact: info@idialogueottawa.ca or worldmulticulturalfestival@gmail.com \nPhone: IDI-Ottawa; (613) 829-3902\, WMF: (613) 700-4695 \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/building-a-harmonious-multicultural-society/
LOCATION:335 Michael Cowpland Dr.\, Ottawa\, K2M 2C5
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Intercultural Dialogue Institute Ottawa & World Multicultural Festival":MAILTO:info@idialogueottawa.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230623T154259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T154259Z
UID:6514-1687973400-1687973400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Family Lunch Box: Eating Healthy is not Complicated
DESCRIPTION:Workshop organized by the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) for newly arrived Arabic-speaking families. \nLanguage: French
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/family-lunch-box-eating-healthy-is-not-complicated/
LOCATION:100 McArthur Avenue\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities,Food-related Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CECCE  repr%C3%A9sent%C3%A9 par Hortense Mvuemba":MAILTO:mvuemhor@ecolecatholique.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20220610T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T153007Z
UID:4542-1687953600-1687953600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Cultures of giving: A welcome to volunteering in Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:This event will be a 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours) virtual or\, if possible\, hybrid\, roundtable event convened by Volunteer Ottawa (VO). \nParticipants in this event will be introduced to Canada’s structures supporting volunteerism and volunteer engagement: from volunteer centres like VO where newcomers can find volunteering opportunities\, to Volunteer Ottawa member organizations who will feature curated volunteering opportunities for newcomers. \nGiven the fact that volunteerism in Canada follows certain structures (volunteer roles\, applications\, etc.)\, newcomers will be introduced by VO’s team to “”how to”” use our website and other similar ones\, and how to distinguish between different volunteer opportunities. \nAt the same time\, this event will count with the participation of newcomers to Canada who have been leaders in volunteering to recognize that there is no “”one way”” of volunteering or to freely giving one’s time and talent in the pursuit of charitable or altruistic goals. \nIn turn\, the event will also seek to recognize and amplify the experiences that newcomer volunteers have had in Ottawa and how they have brought their own cultures of giving into Canada’s social fabric. \nTentative structure: Volunteerism in Canada and Cultures of Giving Panel featuring a diverse array of lived experiences and traditions tied to freely giving one’s time and talents; How to use Volunteer Ottawa to volunteer; Volunteer opportunities curated for newcomers by Volunteer Ottawa member organizations. \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtf-6sqjojG9BMCO_9hn47Q-2-dHM2r82l \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/the-value-of-volunteering-as-a-newcomer-and-the-value-of-volunteering-with-newcomers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Ottawa":MAILTO:education@volunteerottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230612T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T001837Z
UID:5751-1687948200-1687948200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:And How About Your Feelings?
DESCRIPTION:We will talk about mental health in the Black community (facts and figures) – seeking help\, resources in the community and participating in a project (survey or interviews). \nLanguage: Bilingual/ Bilingue
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/and-how-about-your-feelings-2/
LOCATION:Hopital Montfort (Auditorium)
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marie H%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne Chomienne/ Mwali Muray":MAILTO:Mh.chomienne@uottawa.ca; mmuray@uottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230611T232010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T133438Z
UID:5725-1687878000-1687878000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:What Newcomers Need to Know About Credit
DESCRIPTION:For new Canadians\, credit is key to settling quickly and succeeding in Canada. Learn how credit works and how to build a solid financial foundation. \nRegistration link: https://services.rbc.com/EventRegistration/?event=10907 \nLanguage: Chinese (Mandarin)
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/what-newcomers-need-to-know-about-credit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBC Newcomer Specialist Team":MAILTO:tasnova.ridma@rbc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230612T004632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T004632Z
UID:5779-1687532400-1687532400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:What Newcomers Need to Know About Credit
DESCRIPTION:For new Canadians\, credit is key to settling quickly and succeeding in Canada. Learn how credit works and how to build a solid financial foundation. \nLanguage: French/ Français
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/what-newcomers-need-to-know-about-credit-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBC Newcomer Specialist Team":MAILTO:tasnova.ridma@rbc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230612T002342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T002342Z
UID:5754-1687516200-1687516200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:And How About Your Feelings?
DESCRIPTION:We will talk about mental health in the Black community (facts and figures) – seeking help\, resources in the community and participating in a project (survey or interviews). \nLanguage: Bilingual/ Bilingue
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/and-how-about-your-feelings-3/
LOCATION:Hopital Montfort (Auditorium)
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marie H%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne Chomienne/ Mwali Muray":MAILTO:Mh.chomienne@uottawa.ca; mmuray@uottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230611T234552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T234552Z
UID:5733-1687431600-1687431600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Cultural Activities
DESCRIPTION:Culture of the ethnocultural community of the Regroupement ethnoculturel des parents francophones de l’Ontario (REPFO). \nLanguage: Bilingual/ Bilingue
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/cultural-activities/
LOCATION:2197 Riverside Drive
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="REPFO":MAILTO:kadragood@repfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230612T002810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T002810Z
UID:5762-1687343400-1687343400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:And How About Your Feelings?
DESCRIPTION:We will talk about mental health in the Black community (facts and figures) – seeking help\, resources in the community and participating in a project (survey or interviews). \nLanguage: Bilingual/ Bilingue
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/and-how-about-your-feelings-4/
LOCATION:Hopital Montfort (Auditorium)
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/savoir-montfort.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie H%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne Chomienne/ Mwali Muray":MAILTO:Mh.chomienne@uottawa.ca; mmuray@uottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230620T192722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T192722Z
UID:6485-1687284000-1687284000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Documentary: Memories in a Box Across Borders
DESCRIPTION:To mark World Refugee Day\, you are cordially invited to join Marie-France Lalonde\, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship\, for a screening of Memories in a Box: Across Borders\, a documentary film by the Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO). \nLanguage: English \nRSVP to be emailed to IRCC.COMMConsultations-ConsultationsCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca\, by 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern Time on June 20\, 2023. With the subject line of “IRCC – World Refugee Day Documentary Film Screening”.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/documentary-memories-in-a-box-across-borders/
LOCATION:Carleton University – Kailash Mital Theatre\, Southam Hall\, 1125 Colonel By Drive
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IRCC-logo_FR.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie-France Lalonde%2C Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration%2C Refugees and Citizenship":MAILTO:IRCC.COMMConsultations-ConsultationsCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca,
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230610T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T191142Z
UID:5654-1687255200-1687255200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Secretariat Public Information Session About the City Anti-Racism Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The Anti-Racism Secretariat has planned a series of information sessions with community partners to engage Ottawa residents on the City’s first Anti-Racism Strategy. The strategy was approved by Council on June 22\, 2022 and was formally launched with a release of the strategy’s public-facing document on May 15\, 2023. \nThe purpose of the information session is to: \n\nRaise awareness on the Anti-Racism Strategy (ARS) and its Phase One priorities.\nInform the community of the work underway to develop the strategic accountability framework for 2023-2025.\nInform the community of plans to establish a community mechanism to continue working on ARS implementation.\nAnswer any questions regarding the ARS and solicit feedback on process of ARS implementation.\nBuild partnerships and collaborations with the community and community organizations for the implementation of the strategy.\n\nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/anti-racism-secretariat-public-information-session-about-the-city-anti-racism-strategy/
LOCATION:Alexander Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/city-of-ottaw-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Ottawa Anti-Racism Secretariat":MAILTO:antiracism@ottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230608T131217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T131217Z
UID:5601-1687179600-1687179600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Childhood Mental Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Childhood mental health workshop offered to parents. Workshop will be around 45 minutes in length. A $50 Walmart gift card raffle will take place at end of the workshop. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/childhood-mental-health-workshop/
LOCATION:Banf-Ledbury Pavilion\, 1250 Ledbury\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/OPH.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Public Health":MAILTO:sarah.hafez@ottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20230611T181639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T111510Z
UID:5682-1687165200-1687165200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO)
DESCRIPTION:Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO) would like you to participate in a session to greet guests and explain to what the health organization does for people in African\, Caribbean and Black communities. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/canadians-of-african-descent-health-organization-cadho/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CADHO.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO)":MAILTO:mababio@uottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20220609T184040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T121555Z
UID:4530-1656496800-1656514800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Business Entrepreneurship Expose for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:This event aims at providing newcomers with opportunities in the business and entrepreneurship sphere. There will be opportunities to connect to free training\, mentorship matching\, networking opportunities\, market testing\, marketing support\, settlement services and more. About 10 industry experts will provide useful information and support services to newcomers who are interested in starting their own business and exploring opportunities for prosperity. Event partners included Incubator 13 and Catholic Immigration Centre. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/business-entrepreneurship-expose-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:815 St Laurent Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sound-Care-Wellness.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sound Care Wellness":MAILTO:info@soundcarewellness.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105250
CREATED:20220612T205305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T205305Z
UID:4609-1656496800-1656504000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Fostering a Culture of Inclusion and a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This three-module workshop aims at developing knowledge and skills regarding inclusive practices to foster a sense of belonging. After completing the three modules\, participants will receive a certificate.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/fostering-a-culture-of-inclusion-and-a-sense-of-belonging-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HIO.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO)":MAILTO:lcosta@hireimmigrantsottawa.ca
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