WOW Events

Cross-Cultural Competency Workshop for Employers: Culturally Competent Interviewing Skills
2022-06-21 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Employers learn to integrate different cultural norms and reasonable practices when accommodating internationally educated professionals. This workshop is designed to equip employers, HR professionals, and people managers with practical skills, strategies and tools needed to increase cultural competencies and prepare workplaces for a culturally diverse employee base.

HIV Health Navigation for Migrants
2022-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online and In-Person at 55 Eccles Street
Navigating HIV care as a newcomer can be quite challenging. This community conversation will focus on strategies for service providers to assist clients in accessing HIV prevention, testing and treatment in the region. Participants will leave with concrete tips to deliver stigma-free, culturally competent services.
The event is a hybrid format, hosted both on Google Meet and in person at Somerset West Community Health Centre . Masks are required on site. Please register HERE

Community Café: Community Resources for you!
2022-06-22 09:00 | Online
True to its commitment to the immigrant Francophone community, the CEPEO will host a Community Café with settlement community organizations to showcase the variety of services offered to newcomers by the Francophone community in the federal capital.

Employment Fraud Workshop
2022-06-22 09:30 | 200 Elgin St, Suite 903
Have you ever looked at a job posting and thought to yourself this is too good to be true?
– Do you conduct your job search online?
– Is your resume posted on Indeed or LinkedIn?
Then this workshop is for you! Learn to better protect yourself from fraud through this informative workshop, offered by an experienced Employment Consultant.

The State of Oral Health: Ottawa
2022-06-22 10:00 | Online
In Canada, one in three people lack coverage for dental care. Low-income Canadians are four times more likely to avoid seeing a dentist because of cost, and two times more likely to have poor dental outcomes. Join Green Shield Canada and the Ottawa Community Foundation for a discussion on access to oral health in, based on the findings of the report series “Left Behind: The State of Oral Health.
(Link: https://assets.greenshield.ca/greenshield/attachments/pdfs/oral-health-reports/OT-OralHealthReport-Final.pdf)

ACB Intersections
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
This event focuses on a substance abuse program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth: Resources for Youth.

Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 Learning Event
2022-06-22 14:00 | AMA Community Center, 1216 Hunt Club Rd
The Community Engagement Team (CET) at Ottawa Public Health is hosting an event that focuses on some of the services they offer. CET will engage other departments to showcase various resources, while also providing COVID-19 related information and on-site language support to newcomers. Newcomers can browse the various tables, gather information, and finish at a table where they will participate in a fun activity.
Language: Bilingual, Somali, Arabic

Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration
2022-06-22 16:00 - 18:00 | 474 Elgin Street (Front Entrance), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration is an annual event that is hosted to coincide with Multiculturalism Day, which is celebrated nationwide. It is an opportunity for Ottawa to celebrate the diversity in our city and the richness of cultures that make up Canada’s mosaic. The event also acknowledges and celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This particular day recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada.

Careers in Banking
2022-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Panel Discussion – Open Q/A

The Power of Within
2022-06-23 11:00 | 219 Argyle Ave (Room 113 & 114)
We will start with a yoga session for 45 minutes, followed by an introduction to the Immigrant and Racialized Women Leadership project and some art activities.

Welch EDI Showcase
2022-06-23 12:00 | Welch LLP Office, 3rd Floor, 123 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H2, 123 Slater Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5H2, Canada
Learn about how Welch LLP is taking action to be an inclusive employer. Meet a few Welch LLP staff members at this in-person event,as well as participate in a panel discussion with members of EDICA. Light refreshments will be provided.
2022-06-23 12:00 Welch LLP Office, 3rd Floor, 123 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welch-edi-showcase-tickets-353854998827 English/ Anglais

OCISO Presents: Sharing Our Voices
2022-06-23 13:00 | 945 Wellington Street West
OCISO will host a storytelling segment to bring attention to particular challenges and successes encountered by immigrants in their integration journey using the idea of the Human Library.
What is a Human Library? A Human Library is a way for people to reach out and connect with individuals in their community that they might not normally engage with. Visitors to a library have an opportunity to borrow Human Books and engage in conversation with the books during a planned event.

OLIP Health & Wellbeing ST Meeting
2022-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Online [Closed Meeting – OLIP Partners Only]
Monthly meeting of the representatives of OLIP’s Health & Wellbeing sector partners including representatives from other sector tables, as a way to discuss solutions to the cross-cutting challenges brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mandate is to: Build local capacity to improve the health and wellbeing of immigrants and racialized populations by: i) Establishing a common agenda; ii) Mobilizing bottom-up knowledge to guide planning; iii) Creating relationships and mechanisms to enable collaborative implementation of our shared priorities”

Interview Skills Webinar
2022-06-23 13:30 | Online
Job interviews can be quite nerve-racking, but with the right tools and strategies, you can alleviate some of the stress and ace it! This webinar will review various aspects of what it takes to prepare for and be successful in the employment interview process. Learn about different types of interviews, stages within an interview and strategies and techniques to help you. Register HERE.

Resume Drop-In Clinic
2022-06-24 09:00 | 200 Elgin St, Suite 903
Job seekers are invited to drop in to the resource centre and meet one-on-one with our employment specialists, who can help direct the development of your resume, CV, cover letters and other professional documents. Get the immediate help you’re seeking, no matter the field you’re looking to enter. Each individual will be provided with additional take-away resources for later use.
2022-06-24 9:00 200 Elgin Street, Suite 903, Ottawa, ON St. Lawrence College Employment Service atrudel@sl.on.ca 613-232-0022 https://www.employmentservice.sl.on.ca/events Bilingual/ Bilingue

Celebrating Multiculturalism Day
2022-06-25 00:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The event is taking place on the west slab of the arena. We will have a stage and a series of entertainers, live music, free food and non alcoholic beverages. Other invitees include, the ACB, and AMA centre.

USHO Picnic
2022-06-25 14:00 | Walter Baker Park, 100 Charlie Rogers Pl, Kanata
Potluck picnic for Ukrainian refugees and their hosts. It’s a potluck, so bring a dish to share. Some local community organizations will be in hand to provide details of their services.

Battle of the Bats
2022-06-26 11:00 | Garrison Petawawa
Where a love for cricket meets passion for softball. Join us for Battle of the Bats when the Ottawa Tuskers Cricket Club challenges a local softball team to a back-to-back friendly game of cricket followed by softball.
Bring the whole family to Petawawa and watch the Ottawa Tuskers Cricket Team match up with the PSP Softball Team as they teach one another about their favourite sport. After some tutorials, it’s game time! We’ll have one softball game and one cricket game. Don’t miss the greatest mash-up this year!
What to Expect
11 am to 12:30 pm: Cricket & Softball 101 tutorials
1 pm: Softball game. The first pitch will be thrown by Colonol Vass at approximately 1 pm
2 pm: Cricket match.
This event is open to all. Come learn, cheer on both teams, and have some fun.
PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place at Garrison Petawawa. All those who attend will be required to show ID at the Garrison gate before making your way to Diamond #2 on Somme Road.
This event is made possible by sponsor and community leader, Hyska’s Your Independent Grocer.

OLIP Council Meeting
2022-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Annual meeting of the representatives of OLIP’s sectoral partners (including the Co-chairs of the 5 OLIP Sector Tables) and stakeholders engaged in the implementation of the Ottawa Immigration strategy (OIS). Its role includes to: i) Provide approval of key directions, strategies, and policies; ii) Monitor the work of the Sector Tables through progress reports; iii) Provide strategic oversight on how to implement plans and project priorities indicated in the OIS.

Info Session: Food Services Training Program
2022-06-27 10:00 | 200 Elgin St, Suite 903
The Ottawa Mission’s Food Services Training Program is a 4-month free program that provides students with the culinary skills and certifications required to operate in a commercial kitchen. It provides practical skills, theoretical skills and training on commercial kitchen equipment. Interested to learn more about the program and start your career in the hospitality industry? Drop-in by our office, as our representatives will be onsite to answer all your questions.

Resume & Cover Letter Webinar
2022-06-27 13:30 | Online
Trying to revamp your resume and cover letter, but getting lost in all the tips and advice you find online? Join us in learning all of the basics when it comes to job applications. This informative workshop will cover the key components to building an effective resume and cover letter, PLUS some helpful time saving tips! Please register here.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day
2022-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | 150 Isabella Street Unit 201
The Newcomer Information Centre invites you to the “Canadian Multiculturalism Day Celebration”. This day is an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions of diverse cultures that make up our land. Join us as we celebrate this special day through fun activities, various cultural entertaining performances (poetry and music), and an exhibit to showcase the richness of cultures and traditions around the globe.

Voices from the South Festival
2022-06-27 17:00 | 1980 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester (Parking Lot)
The Canadian Center for Victims of Armed Conflicts (CCVAC) will be organizing the first edition of the voices from the south festival, a multicultural music festival that will present performances of artists and groups from Africa, Asia and South America. This is a two-day multicultural music festival.
Language: English, French, Arabic and Spanish

Newcomer Networking
2022-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | 2529 Carling Ave – 2nd Floor
Build new professional connections and meet employers to get practical advice on finding work in Ottawa.

Resume Drop-In Clinic
2022-06-28 13:30 | 200 Elgin St, Suite 903
Job seekers are invited to drop in to the resource centre and meet one-on-one with our employment specialists, who can help direct the development of your resume, CV, cover letters and other professional documents. Get the immediate help you’re seeking, no matter the field you’re looking to enter. Each individual will be provided with additional take-away resources for later use.

Fostering a Culture of Inclusion and a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace
2022-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
This three-module workshop aims at developing knowledge and skills regarding inclusive practices to foster a sense of belonging. After completing the three modules, participants will receive a certificate.

Business Entrepreneurship Expose for Newcomers
2022-06-29 10:00 - 15:00 | 815 St Laurent Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
This event aims at providing newcomers with opportunities in the business and entrepreneurship sphere. There will be opportunities to connect to free training, mentorship matching, networking opportunities, market testing, marketing support, settlement services and more. About 10 industry experts will provide useful information and support services to newcomers who are interested in starting their own business and exploring opportunities for prosperity. Event partners included Incubator 13 and Catholic Immigration Centre.

Career Exploration using Virtual Reality
2022-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | 2529 Carling Ave – 2nd Floor
Looking for work? Explore careers in the trades through virtual reality and interactive activities.

Catholic Centre for Immigrants Booth
2022-06-29 15:00 - 19:00
CCI will host a booth at the Business Entrepreneurship Expose for Newcomers event, organized by Sound Wellness Centre. CCI hopes to speak with new clients, share programs offered at CCI, and make contacts. CCI looks forward to networking with other organizations as well. The MP for Ottawa Centre will also be present at our booth and we will be working alongside the MP to connect with the population and share how we can assist.

Community Reads Event
2022-06-29 18:00 | Online
Join us for this guided yet relaxed adventure into stories (memoir and fiction) of crossing cultures. Books about leaving and arriving, being deeply within a culture and on the periphery, and feeling at home and in-between. Participants in the Community Reads Event can choose from the proposed book list (or choose their own within the theme) with the support of participating libraries. The activity will culminate in a virtual Community Read Event meeting to discuss common themes, explore experiences in crossing cultures, and contribute to a community discussion. Below is a list of suggested books to consider. Your local libraries are an exceptional resource for finding one of the books listed below or recommending some titles you may not have considered before!
We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu
I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You by David Chariandy
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
Lost in Translation by Eva Hoffman
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
RU by Kim Thuy
Becoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein
Please register HERE
