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
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.
Sts. Peter and Paul Church Annual Family Festival
Join us over four days for our Annual Family Festival, featuring great Lebanese food and dessert, entertainment and kids' games. During the event, visit our beautiful Byzantine church and enjoy its iconic art and [...]
Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Justin Duhaime’s Gypsy Muse
Justin Duhaime’s Gypsy Muse is Ottawa’s premier Gypsy Jazz/jazz manouche style band. Inspired by the legacy of legendary Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt, the music is driven by swinging and grooving rhythm guitar which functions [...]
Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Vanier (in English)
Jean Coutu 262 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Vanier area settlement began in the 19th century and grew in 1908, from the small communities of Janeville, Clarkstown and Clandeboye, to become Eastview. It was in 1969 that the area took the [...]
Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Patterns of Change
The Patterns of Change Quartet has a classic jazz line-up – saxophone, piano, bass, drums – and musical tastes which run from 60s modal jazz to a more modern groove. These four Ottawa-area musicians’ [...]
Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Lowertown East
Irish and French Canadian families inhabited Lowertown from the early days of Bytown (1826-), and by the late 1800s they were joined by Jewish residents. It is a multicultural community; a sizeable number of [...]
Ottawa Immigrant Heritage Bus Tour
An expert guide will highlight historic features as the bus passes through the well-known neighborhoods of downtown, Little Italy, Chinatown, Sandy Hill, Vanier, the cemeteries of Notre-Dame and Beechwood, Manor Park, Lowertown West, Gatineau’s [...]
Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Lowertown East
Irish and French Canadian families inhabited Lowertown from the early days of Bytown (1826-), and by the late 1800s they were joined by Jewish residents. It is a multicultural community; a sizeable number of [...]