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 [...]
Centretown Social Services Fair
McNabb Park 435 Bronson AveCome out to the McNabb Park for the Centretown Social Services Fair to learn about services offered in Centretown, a great opportunity to get resources, and meet neighbours and organizations! Language: Bilingual
WOW Summer Festival
Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre 1560 Heatherington Rd, OttawaIn partnership with the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre and South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Ottawa Public Health will be hosting a WOW Summer Kick-Off Festival Event on June 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, and [...]
Walking Tour of Chinatown
Plant Recreation Centre 930 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ONTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! Join us for a guided tour of Chinatown to learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood, along with its history, people and vibrant [...]
Mosaic of Music
RA Centre (Clark Hall) 2451 Riverside Drive, OttawaThe Mosaic of Music is a vibrant community event celebrating cultural diversity through music. This special evening will feature performances from local artists and community members, with a focus on showcasing the voices and [...]
Friends of Yemen Hiking
Gatineau Park 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, QCThe Friends of Yemen hiking event takes place every Sunday. It lasts for 3 hours. Potluck follows. For more information and to join, send text with your name to 438-989-0695 Language: English, French, Arabic
Latin Flavours to the World
1399 St. Joseph Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1C 7K9The Latin Flavours to the World event will be at a local farm and will serve as a meet and greet with migrant workers and employers. It will also be an opportunity to learn [...]
OCH Volunteer Engagement Program: Make a Difference in A Community
Beausoleil / Beausejour OCH communities 380 Murray StreetThe goal of our projects is to help engage the communities by bringing people together to make a difference. This is a landscaping event in one of our OCH communities, with a possible building [...]
New Routes for Health Equity: Rooting Newcomers in the Canadian Healthcare Landscape
Online: ZoomAs newcomers build their lives in a new country, understanding the Canadian health system — and how to shape it — is key to ensuring better care for all. This welcome session invites immigrant [...]