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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T190000
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SUMMARY:Mosaic of Music
DESCRIPTION:The Mosaic of Music is a vibrant community event celebrating cultural diversity through music. This special evening will feature performances from local artists and community members\, with a focus on showcasing the voices and talents of immigrants\, Black\, and Indigenous communities in Ottawa. The event provides a welcoming space for musical expression\, cultural exchange\, and community connection. Open to all\, the Mosaic of Music fosters inclusivity\, belonging\, and mutual appreciation through the universal language of music. Light refreshments will be provided. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ra-centre-ottawa-music-circle/
LOCATION:RA Centre (Clark Hall)\, 2451 Riverside Drive\, Ottawa\, K1H 7X7
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Engagement,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="RA Centre + Vectors Group":MAILTO:livvarcin@vectorsgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20250606T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T155241Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20250608T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T151019Z
UID:8203-1750505400-1750505400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Strathcona Heights WOW Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Strathcona Heights WOW Fest\, a vibrant community celebration featuring live music\, family-friendly games\, an international potluck style buffet and cultural performances\, activities. This fun and inclusive event brings together residents from all walks of life to celebrate diversity\, creativity\, and community spirit in the heart of Ottawa. \nLanguage: Multilingual (English\, French\, Arabic\, Somali)
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/strathcona-heights-wow-fest/
LOCATION:731 Chapel Crescent\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Engagement,Food-related Events,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Hill Community Health Centre":MAILTO:fzmounfaloti@sandyhillchc.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20250606T161209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T164412Z
UID:8067-1750503600-1750525200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Multiculturalism Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Multiculturalism Day Celebration is an annual event that brings together newcomers\, community members\, and cultural performers to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make Ottawa home. Guests will enjoy live performances\, cultural showcases\, traditional foods\, and interactive booths representing communities from around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy activities that reflect the spirit of inclusion and belonging. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident\, this event is a joyful way to connect\, celebrate\, and learn about the many cultures that enrich Ottawa. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/multiculturalism-day-celebration/
LOCATION:YMCA Taggart\, RBC Room-2nd Floor\, 180 Argyle Street\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Design & Creativity,Food-related Events,Learning Events,Music & Story Telling,Poetry,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC)":MAILTO:sana.belhadad@ymcaottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20250606T152303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T164402Z
UID:8054-1750338000-1750347000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OCISO Multicultural Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Due to the anticipated weather conditions and in consideration of everyone’s safety\, this event has been canceled. A new rain date is being considered and will be communicated as soon as it is finalized. Thank you for your understanding. \nJoin us for a vibrant afternoon as the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) hosts its 4th Annual Multicultural Day titled “Celebrating Diversity” at the Tom Brown Arena on Thursday\, June 19\, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.\nHeld in honour of Welcome Ottawa Week (WOW)\, this lively event brings together community members of all backgrounds to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural mosaic that makes Ottawa unique. Guests will enjoy an exciting lineup of cultural performances\, interactive traditional games\, a multicultural fashion show\, and delicious foods from around the world.\nWhether you’re new to Ottawa or a longtime resident\, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect\, share stories\, and experience the joy of cultural exchange. Let’s celebrate our diversity and unity together!\nFree and open to all. Families welcome. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ociso-multicultural-day-event/
LOCATION:Tom Brown Arena Park ( Outdoor Lawn)\, 141 Bayview Station Rd\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Design & Creativity,Food-related Events,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)":MAILTO:droman@ociso.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T173000
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SUMMARY:DiverCity Community BBQ in Old Ottawa East
DESCRIPTION:The Community Activities Group of Ottawa East (CAG) is hosting an All-Are-Welcome DiverCITY Community BBQ in Springhurst Park on Thursday June 20th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Rain date – Friday June 21st\, 2024 – 5:30 – 8:00 pm).\nThe DiverCity BBQ will encourage newcomers\, immigrants\, students\, and long time residents to meet\, share a meal\, and learn more about each other in one of Ottawa’s most beautiful and active city parks – Springhurst Park at Lees Avenue.\nThe event will feature music\, games\, and food that reflects the diverse residents of Old Ottawa East (OOE).\nFood choices will meet all dietary requirements.\nJoin us in celebrating the diversity of Old Ottawa East.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/divercity-community-bbq-in-old-ottawa-east/
LOCATION:Springhurst Park\, 24 Brunswick St\, Ottawa\, K1P 1J1
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Food-related Events,Music & Story Telling
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Community Activities Group of Ottawa East (CAG)":MAILTO:LeeJ@OttawaEastCAG.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T120000
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CREATED:20230612T020655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T020655Z
UID:5804-1687867200-1687867200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Let's celebrate Canadian Cultural Mosaic!
DESCRIPTION:Cultural activities\, dance\, music\, art exhibition online. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/lets-celebrate-canadian-cultural-mosaic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Music & Story Telling
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Multicultural Festival":MAILTO:worldmulticulturalfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20230611T233852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T172740Z
UID:5730-1687690800-1687708800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Blooming Again
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Family Service of Ottawa is inviting the public to attend an exhibition of two newcomer working groups: \nBetween 11:00 am – 4:00\, there is an open exhibition that features the artworks created by newcomer women in the “”Art for Integration-Women Peer Support Program””. The program provides a space for acquiring knowledge about Canada and Ottawa and sharing experiences through exposure to and creation of artwork. Visitors are invited to view the artworks\, meet the creators\, and learn about the stories behind the artworks and beyond. \nAt 11:30 am the audience is welcome to attend a one-minute speech event that is the closing event of one of our newcomer youth groups who worked together during the last three months. The participants will showcase their public speaking skills\, applying what they have learned throughout the workshop. Please join us to support their efforts and learn about their experiences. \nLanguage: English and Mandarin
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/blooming-again/
LOCATION:2255 Carling Avene\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services Ottawa":MAILTO:who@jfsottawa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20230612T105950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T143136Z
UID:5906-1687687200-1687694400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Museum Neighbourhood Story Jams - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
DESCRIPTION:What’s your story? Neighbourhood Story Jam is an opportunity to share your story\, your culture\, your traditions\, your memories\, with your neighbours by connecting them with an object you have at home! Engage in 1-on-1 storytelling to listen\, learn\, and connect through the exchange of stories. \nHere are some questions you can ask yourself to spark those stories! Do you have an object that tells this story? \nWhat is your cultural identity?\nWhat is your favourite activity?\nWhat was worth every penny?\nDo you have any traditions?\nWhat’s been passed down to you?\nWhat made an impact on you?\nWhat is your family’s story?\nWhat is your happiest memory? \nBring yourself\, an object\, and a story down to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on Sunday\, June 25 at 10 am to participate. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/museum-neighbourhood-story-jams-mississippi-valley-textile-museum/
LOCATION:Mississippi Valley Textile Museum\, Almonte
CATEGORIES:Music & Story Telling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Connect":MAILTO:localimmigrationpartnership@algonquincollege.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20230612T010809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T143808Z
UID:5792-1687600800-1687600800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:Multiculturalism Day event in the RBC room at YMCA Taggart to celebrate and promote cultural diversity. The event is organized collectively by Point D’accueil Francophone (PAF) and the Newcomer Information Centre of the YMCA Ottawa. The event will be a day-long festival that will showcase the unique customs\, traditions\, and practices of various cultures and ethnicities living in Ottawa. The aim of the event is to create a platform for people from different backgrounds to come together\, share their cultural experiences and promote understanding and appreciation for diversity. \nObjectives: \nThe objectives of the Multiculturalism Day event are: \n• To promote cultural awareness and understanding in the community.\n• To showcase and celebrate the diversity of cultures in our community.\n• To provide a platform for people from different backgrounds to come together and interact.\n• To foster respect for cultural differences and reduce discrimination. \nEvent Details: \nThe Multiculturalism Day event will be held in the RBC room at YMCA Taggart. The event will be free and open to the public\, but we will require participants to register in advance or upon arrival to help us better plan the event. We plan to organize a variety of activities throughout the day that will showcase the different cultures in our community. \nSome of the activities we plan to include are: \n• Cultural performances: We will invite local artists to perform traditional music\, dance\, and other cultural performances.\n• Cultural displays: We will set up cultural displays that will showcase artifacts\, clothing\, and other items related to various cultures.\n• Food stalls: We will have food stalls that will offer traditional cuisine from different cultures. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/multiculturalism-day/
LOCATION:YMCA Taggart\, RBC Room-2nd Floor\, 180 Argyle Street\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food-related Events,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIC-Newcomer Information Centre YMCA Ottawa and PAF-Point D'accueil Francophone":MAILTO:riana.teifukova@ymcaottawa.ca (English) OR julienne@cesoc.ca (French)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20230611T183251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T205916Z
UID:5690-1687543200-1687543200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Culture Café
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) is a multicultural and diverse community. What better way to share our culture with the community then a night of entertainment through singing\, dancing and poetry performed by CCI staff\, volunteers and our newcomer families. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/culture-cafe/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI)\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Rooms 113 & 114\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Music & Story Telling,Poetry,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Centre for Immigrants":MAILTO:laurie@cciottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151315
CREATED:20230612T105007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T105007Z
UID:5901-1687287600-1687287600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Deep River Library - Culture Connect Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Deep River Library presents Culture Connect Open Mic Night! Join us for a vibrant and inclusive evening celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures in our community. Step up to the mic and showcase your talents by sharing a song\, a dance\, a piece of art\, a story\, or an object that embodies the beauty and diversity of your culture. This event is a unique opportunity to share\, learn\, and connect with others through artistic expression. Be prepared to be captivated by the talents and stories of individuals from various backgrounds. Everyone is welcome to participate and embrace the spirit of cultural exchange. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night of creativity\, connection\, and community. No registration is necessary. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/deep-river-library-culture-connect-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Deep River Public Library\, Deep River
CATEGORIES:Music & Story Telling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Connect":MAILTO:localimmigrationpartnership@algonquincollege.com
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