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SUMMARY:Bring Art to Light!
DESCRIPTION:Create your very own LED Art Lamp! In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll paint your very own design on acrylic plastic then light it up with an LED light box!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/bring-art-to-light/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elucid Studio":MAILTO:jason@elucidstudio.com
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SUMMARY:Retro Soccer Fest
DESCRIPTION:As part of Multiculturalism Day and in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2026\, we will organize a unifying activity entitled “Retro Soccer Fest – 2026 Edition.” The event will include a multicultural mini-tournament in a reduced format\, with 5-a-side teams representing different communities; an interactive quiz on the history of the World Cup to explore its key moments and global impact; as well as a recreational area for children and families with fun ball-related games\, an inflatable structure\, and face painting in the colours of the participating countries\, all with the aim of promoting…
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/retro-soccer-fest/
LOCATION:TBC\, ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports Activities & Tournaments
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ORGANIZER;CN="H%C3%A9ritages Crois%C3%A9s - Canada Ha%C3%AFti (HECAH)":MAILTO:info.hecah@gmail.com
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UID:9529-1782644400-1782644400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Imagining Welcoming Neighbourhoods: Mental Map Workshop for Newcomer Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands‑on workshop invites newcomer children and their families to imagine what a truly welcoming neighbourhood in Ottawa looks like. Using simple “mental maps\,” children will draw their own neighbourhoods\, highlighting the places where they feel safe\, included\, and happy\, as well as spaces that feel difficult or unwelcoming. They will then create a second map of their “ideal” welcoming community\, adding the parks\, schools\, shops\, community centres\, transit routes\, and gathering places they wish existed.\n\nThe workshop draws on findings from my PhD thesis\, defended in the Department of Geography\, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa\, on how immigrants understand and navigate their neighbourhoods. I aim to share some key points from this work in an accessible way\, while creating space for newcomer children to express their own views and experiences. The workshop will be facilitated in English to immigrant and refugee families from all backgrounds. No artistic skills are required: the focus is on ideas\, experiences\, and conversation.\n\nWith participants’ consent\, we will document the anonymous maps and main themes to share with local partners working on newcomer inclusion.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/imagining-welcoming-neighbourhoods-mental-map-workshop-for-newcomer-children/
LOCATION:University of Ottawa\, 550 Cumberland Street (the lawn of Tabaret Hall)
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Negar Valizadeh":MAILTO:nvali101@uottawa.ca
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UID:9392-1782648000-1782648000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Nozha\, Hiking and more
DESCRIPTION:A hiking event in the beautiful nature of Gatineau Park. This event is combined with a potluck.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/nozha-hiking-and-more/
LOCATION:Gatineau Park\, 33 Scott Road\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1R5
CATEGORIES:Food-related Events,Health & Fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kais Al-Iriani for Friends of Yemen":MAILTO:kaliriani@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:Taste of Peru and Latino America by Sabrosa Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Join Mery Cuadros\, immigrant entrepreneur and founder of Sabrosa Fusion\, for a cultural food experience at Village ByWard Market. Discover the flavours of Peru and Latin America through artisan marinades\, sauces and food crafted in Ottawa — inspired by three generations of family recipes. Sample\, connect\, and celebrate what immigrants bring to our community.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/taste-of-peru-and-latino-america-by-sabrosa-fusion/
LOCATION:Village ByWard Market\, George Street\, ottawa\, on\, K1N 1K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food-related Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sabrosa Fusion":MAILTO:info@sabrosafusion.ca
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UID:9576-1782727200-1782727200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Community Housing - What is Social Housing?
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa Community Housing is the largest social and affordable housing provider in Ottawa. As of 2025\, we provide and maintain over 15\,000 homes and house approximately 33\,000 residents\, including seniors\, parents\, children\, singles and persons with disabilities. This will be an information session on what is social housing? How do you apply to live at OCH? The difference between subsidized vs affordable housing.This event will be co-hosted by our Tenant Experience and Community and Tenant Support teams.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-community-housing-what-is-social-housing/
LOCATION:811 Gladstone Avenue\, 811 Gladstone Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Community Housing (OCH)":MAILTO:mehdi_louzouaz@och.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T160000
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UID:9534-1782835200-1782835200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Voices\, Welcoming Futures
DESCRIPTION:A digital gallery & pop-Up exhibit of youth-designed solutions for belonging\, wellbeing and equity in schools
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/youth-voices-welcoming-futures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Integrated Youth Services%2C Innovation%2C Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC)":MAILTO:l.frecha@pqchc.com
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