• Immigrants of Ottawa – Photography Project

    A photography project showcasing the different faces of immigrants who call Ottawa home. Ottawa photographer Nyamulola Kambanji will profile photos and the amazing integration stories of support, hospitality, genuine respect and friendship expressed by [...]

  • “Welcome” Mural Project

    CEPEO (Les écoles du Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario) invites students to participate in the creation of a mural that demonstrates the openness, inclusion and diversity in our board. During the [...]

  • Videos on Newcomer Inclusion

    Recurring

    Video testimonials about the reception and inclusion of newcomers will be posted on CEPEO (Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario) social media.  

  • Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

    98H2+8C Riverside Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) helps Canadians of all walks of life to recognize the enormous contributions that Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples have made to Canada. With input from Indigenous Peoples’ [...]

  • OCCSC “Transformation” Youth Colouring Event

    Come join us as we celebrate the "Transformation" Mural. Lead artist Claudia Salguero will be on hand to give a speech as children recreate the mural on handouts, as well as display their artistic [...]

  • Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Little Italy (in English)

    Join us for a guided walk through Little Italy and learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood. Participants will take a leisurely stroll down Preston Street and hear about the Italian [...]

  • Persian Dance Workshop

    Maria Saba of Saba Persian Dance invites you to join her for an interactive, fun workshop in Persian dance. Her particular style integrates Iranian, East Indian, Arabic and African influences. The one-hour workshop will [...]

  • Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Kimberly Sunstrum and the Wilds

    Kimberly Sunstrum is a heart-stopping performer. Her song writing is deep, evocative, and powerful and her music delightfully impossible to pin down. It’s an inspired blend of the grooves she listened to growing up [...]

  • SITO: Service Integration Travail

    Recurring

    International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Since 1995, the Service Intégration Travail Outaouais (SITO) has been helping immigrants integrate into Quebec society through employment and economic integration. The visit to SITO will consist of two [...]

  • OCISO + REFUGEE 613

    Recurring

    International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: Join Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) and Refugee 613 for a participatory and open dialogue session. Created by a grassroots coalition of service providers and volunteers, Refugee 613 [...]