• Racialized Leadership in Ottawa – Roundtable

    As part of WOW activities, Somerset West Community Health Centre and the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership are hosting a discussion for racialized leaders of organizations in Ottawa. This is an important discussion as part [...]

  • Mental Health and Diverse Populations

    Certain cultural influences and beliefs can affect how people view mental health and mental illness. Learn and contribute to evidence-based practices in fostering the mental health of diverse populations using two new videos and [...]

  • Latin American Music

    Colores Andinos give a lively and authentic performance featuring more than 20 instruments including bamboo flutes, string and percussion instruments from modern and traditional Latin American heritage. From Mexico to Argentina, and evoking regions [...]

  • Holistic Wellness for Newcomers Workshop

    Immigrating to a new country is a complex process that can have a significant impact on one’s wellness. As a community health centre, our goal is to support people and communities to enjoy the [...]

  • Community Picnic

    Celebrate the end of the school year with OCISO at Mooney's Bay. We will have games for children, including face painting, parachute and tug-of-war, plus soccer for the adults. Bring your picnic lunch. We [...]

  • Creating an Equitable City

    There is strong and growing evidence that structural, systemic racism produces inequities in the life outcomes of Ottawa residents, disadvantaging those who are immigrants or racialized. The Equity Ottawa partnership is hosting a reflection [...]

  • Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Funk-A-Tron 5000

    Funk-A-Tron 5000 is best described as an eclectic funk/jazz/hip-hop band with catchy rhythms that will get you off your feet and groovin' to the beat. With their magnetic stage presence, and passion for engaging [...]

  • Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Chinatown (in French)

    Join us for a guided walk through Chinatown. Learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood, along with its history, people and vibrant culture. Find out about the many influences of this [...]