New to Canada? The Library Is Here for You!
The Ottawa Public Library serves Newcomers across the city all year long. Read this blog post to find links to library programs and resources that we recommend to Newcomers. Visit your local library branch [...]
Breakfast Reception to Launch the Welcoming Ottawa Week 2025
The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) will host an event to kick-start 2025 Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) activities. This invitation-only event is for OLIP partners, WOW event hosts, Welcoming Ambassador Award recipients, civil society [...]
Women in Shelters Can Bake
329 Crossway Terrace 329 Crossway Terrace, Ottawa, ONWomen in Shelters Can Bake will be hosting baking class for women in shelters. Join Iman Zouay, a volunteer with “La Voix de nos aînés”, as she shares her delicious bread and brioche recipes [...]
Job and French Services Fair
Centre Pauline-Charron 164 rue Jeanne Mance, OttawaAs part of Welcoming Ottawa Week, the Réseau de soutien à l'immigration francophone de l'Est de l'Ontario (RSIFEO) is organizing, in partnership with several key regional stakeholders, the second edition of the Job and [...]
Barcelos Rooster Activity – Portuguese Heritage Month
Renfrew Public Library 13 Railway Avenue, Renfrew, CanadaCelebrate Portuguese Heritage Month by painting and decorating your very own Barcelos Rooster. Learn about the significance of this Portuguese icon and the richness of Portuguese culture in a fun, interactive way! Language: English
Atlético Ottawa Open Practice Session
TD Place 1015 Bank St, OttawaAtlético Ottawa Open Practice Session welcomes the community to come and watch Ottawa's Men's Professional Soccer Team train at the world famous TD Place in Lansdowne. Included is a pitch side experience, stadium tour [...]
Newcomer Library Tour
Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch 120 Metcalfe,, OttawaLearn what public libraries offer in Canada! Tour the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library with librarians and fellow Newcomers. Meet library staff in a relaxed social time after the tour. Please join [...]
Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
Zoom OttawaThis session, presented by the RSTP for new and experienced sponsors, will provide a general overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, including: an overview of Canada's refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs; [...]
Diversity Celebration
474 Elgin Street OttawaThe Ottawa Police Diversity Resource and Relations Unit invites all diverse communities within the Ottawa area to participate in the 2025 OPS Diversity Celebration. Community groups interested in participating can download an application form [...]
OCISO Multicultural Day Event
Tom Brown Arena Park ( Outdoor Lawn) 141 Bayview Station Rd, OttawaDue 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. [...]