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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T150000
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Royal-Bank-of-Canada-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="RBC Newcomer Specialist Team":MAILTO:tasnova.ridma@rbc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
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:juliana.timon@cepeo.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Royal-Bank-of-Canada-Logo.png
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:20260922T001856
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
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
CREATED:20230613T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T153315Z
UID:5989-1687456800-1687456800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Community Bike Ride + Discover Franco-Ontarian History in Vanier!
DESCRIPTION:This activity will bring new Vanier residents to discover their community and learn more about Vélo-Vanier\, a free bicycle lending and reparation program hosted at the Vanier Community Services Centre. \n*For Vanier residents only. If you wish to borrow a bike for this activity\, you can arrive at 5 pm. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/community-bike-ride-discover-franco-ontarian-history-in-vanier/
LOCATION:290 Dupuis St.\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="V%C3%A9lo-Vanier (Centre des services communautaires Vanier / Vanier Community Services Centre)":MAILTO:velovanier@cscvanier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
CREATED:20230612T005053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T005053Z
UID:5782-1687442400-1687442400@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: English/Anglais
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/what-newcomers-need-to-know-about-credit-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Royal-Bank-of-Canada-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="RBC Newcomer Specialist Team":MAILTO:tasnova.ridma@rbc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
CREATED:20230608T125703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T125703Z
UID:5595-1687438800-1687438800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting Newcomers with Employers
DESCRIPTION:As part of Welcoming Ottawa Week\, Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre’s Employment Services invites all newcomers to Ottawa to a networking session with professionals\, job seekers\, and employers in our area. Join us for a one-hour prep session where you can practice your networking skills with other newcomers and professionals\, followed by a one-hour networking session with various employers.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/connecting-newcomers-with-employers/
LOCATION:2529 Carling Ave – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PQ-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre":MAILTO:j.shirwa@pqchc.com or itpprogrampq@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
CREATED:20230612T024450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T024450Z
UID:5855-1687366800-1687366800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Public Speaking Training
DESCRIPTION:Junior Chamber International (JCI Ottawa) is hosting a public speaking training/resume review workshop in association with High Tech Genesis and Carleton University. \nLanguage: Bilingual/ Bilingue \nRegistration link coming soon.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/public-speaking-training/
LOCATION:Carleton University (TIM Building)\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WOW-2023-Banner-EN.png
ORGANIZER;CN="JCI Ottawa and High Tech Genesis":MAILTO:ranjith@hightechgenesis.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
CREATED:20230612T004209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T004209Z
UID:5766-1687356000-1687356000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomer Health Expo: Navigating Ottawa's Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event highlighting various resources available from Ottawa Public Health’s teams\, led by the Community Engagement Team. This event will focus on support available to the newcomer population in Ottawa by showcasing the many resources and services available to help newcomers learn how to maintain their wellbeing and stay up to date with the latest health information. Meet representatives from across Ottawa Public Health teams and learn about the services offered. There will be a variety of activities and opportunities to ask questions and connect with others. \nLanguage: Multilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/newcomer-health-expo-navigating-ottawas-health-resources/
LOCATION:Bayshore Field House\, 175 Woodridge Crescent\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OPH.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Community Engagement Team at Ottawa Public Health":MAILTO:hanan.ghazal@ottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001856
CREATED:20230612T022436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T022436Z
UID:5832-1687354200-1687354200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with World Skills Clients
DESCRIPTION:World Skills staff and clients will come together in person to share success stories and network. Clients will have the opportunity to meet staff who have supported them for the last six month to one year\, but mostly through remote services. It will be a great opportunity to meet and make the so much needed human connections. \nLight refreshments will be served. The event will be by invitation only and most communication will be in English\, but there will be bilingual World Skills staff on site. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/meet-and-greet-with-world-skills-clients/
LOCATION:310 Miwate Pvt. Unit 100\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Business Entrepreneurship,Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/World-Skills-Logo_L.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="World Skills Employment Centre":MAILTO:ledianis@ottawa-worldskills.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001857
CREATED:20230609T123145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T123145Z
UID:5643-1687348800-1687348800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:African\, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Intersections
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition as we discuss newcomer mental health and share information and resources for families in Ottawa. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/african-caribbean-and-black-acb-intersections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/OBMHC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition":MAILTO:mjames@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001857
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:20260922T001857
CREATED:20230612T101542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T101542Z
UID:5895-1687284000-1687284000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Moving forward with Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\, and why was it created? Do you feel like reconciliation is possible? What do you feel is needed to achieve reconciliation in Canada\, Ontario\, our city\, communities and within ourselves? Join in this open discussion as we dig deep into these challenging questions\, questioning our own thoughts and biases and how we can move forward in a good way\, building true authentic and meaningful connections. \nAll are welcome. We ask that you register so that we know how many participants to prepare for. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/moving-forward-with-truth-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation\, Pembroke
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/bmp:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-20th-Moving-Forward-with-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Mashkiwizii-Manido-Foundation.bmp
ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Connect":MAILTO:localimmigrationpartnership@algonquincollege.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001857
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001857
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/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260922T001857
CREATED:20220616T193448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T194251Z
UID:4776-1655920800-1655924400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Careers in Banking
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion – Open Q/A
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/careers-in-banking/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RBC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="RBC Ottawa Newcomer Specialist Team":MAILTO:ottawa.newcomers@rbc.com and tasnova.ridma@rbc.com
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