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 [...]
Welcoming Ottawa Week movie screenings
Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch 120 Metcalfe, OttawaJoin us to view films depicting the immigrant experience. We are offering two time slots to accommodate as many people as possible! June 22: Ru (2023, 117 minutes, in French) at 11 a.m. followed [...]
Building an inclusive community: Intercultural dialogue and integration pathways
Collège La Cité 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, ON, CanadaAs part of Welcoming Ottawa Week 2025, Collège La Cité, in partnership with OLIP (Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership), invites you to participate in the event: “Building an Inclusive Community: Intercultural Dialogue and Pathways to [...]
Presentation of the welcome booklet by the PAF
En ligne Ottawa, CanadaWebinar to present the welcome booklet prepared by the Point d'Accueil Francophone (PAF) team. This document includes a database of community organizations serving French-speaking newcomers to Ottawa, as well as practical advice for successfully [...]
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Mix’N Mingle MeetUp
Bayview Yards 7 Bayview YardsJoin us for the June edition of Immigrant Entrepreneurs Mix’n Mingle—a relaxed, no-pressure evening designed to bring together immigrant founders, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs for connection, inspiration, and community. As part of [...]
Money Matters in Canada: Taxes & Benefits Demystified
Online via ZoomAre you new to Canada and unsure how taxes and government benefits work? Join us for “Money Matters in Canada: Taxes & Benefits Demystified”, an informative online workshop designed to help newcomers understand the [...]
Meeting of Immigrant Entrepreneurs
2283 Saint Laurent OttawaAs part of Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW), the Business Community for Incubation and Acceleration (BCIA) is hosting an in-person event in the form of a 6 to 8, entitled “Immigrant Entrepreneurs Meetup.” 📅 Date: [...]
Breaking Language Barriers: Presenting the Language Matrix for Equitable Information Access
WUSC-EMC 1404 Scott Street, OttawaJoin Refugee 613 for a special WOW Week interactive event as we unveil our new Language Matrix — a research-informed tool developed to help organizations make more equitable, evidence-based decisions when choosing languages to [...]
Work in Ottawa | Welcoming Newcomers to Ottawa
Online via RadancyJoin Work in Ottawa’s interactive session for newcomers and discover why Ottawa is the place to build your dream tech career. - Learn about Ottawa’s vibrant tech sectors - Explore life in a city [...]
Crafts for All Ages!
Centretown Community Health Centre 420 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ONPlease join us Centretown Community Centre to do some crafts together while learning about the free resources and programs offered by the Centretown Community Health Centre! All ages are welcome. Language: Bilingual