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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! \nJoin 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 culture. Learn about the multicultural village this neighbourhood has become\, including not only Asian cultures\, but also influences from French Canada\, the Middle East\, Latin America and more. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/walking-tour-of-chinatown/
LOCATION:Plant Recreation Centre\, 930 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 6R9
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP)":MAILTO:jean-pierre@olip-plio.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T213000
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SUMMARY:Mosaic of Music
DESCRIPTION:The 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 talents of immigrants\, Black\, and Indigenous communities in Ottawa. The event provides a welcoming space for musical expression\, cultural exchange\, and community connection. Open to all\, the Mosaic of Music fosters inclusivity\, belonging\, and mutual appreciation through the universal language of music. Light refreshments will be provided. \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ra-centre-ottawa-music-circle/
LOCATION:RA Centre (Clark Hall)\, 2451 Riverside Drive\, Ottawa\, K1H 7X7
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Engagement,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="RA Centre + Vectors Group":MAILTO:livvarcin@vectorsgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250629T150000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Yemen Hiking
DESCRIPTION:The 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 \nLanguage: English\, French\, Arabic
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/friends-of-yemen-hiking/
LOCATION:Gatineau Park\, 33 Scott Road\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1R5
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Yemen":MAILTO:FriendsofYemenCanada@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250629T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T140419Z
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SUMMARY:Latin Flavours to the World
DESCRIPTION:The 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 about the food produced locally and the cultural background of some of the dishes and recipes workers bring from their home countries. A salsa contest and tasting will also be offered. \nLanguage: English\, French\, Spanish
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/latin-flavours-to-the-world/
LOCATION:1399 St. Joseph Blvd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1C 7K9
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Food-related Events,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Embassy of Mexico":MAILTO:jmorales@sre.gob.mx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T234319
CREATED:20250608T235121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T143819Z
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SUMMARY:OCH Volunteer Engagement Program: Make a Difference in A Community
DESCRIPTION:The 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 component dependent on number of participants. We provide the equipment\, materials and supplies for each project. Participants will spend a day giving back to the community\, learning about social housing while connecting with residents and other volunteers. Ottawa Community Housing staff will be onsite to provide information about OCH and our initiatives related to diversity\, equity and inclusion\, including our Tenant Engagement Strategy\, as part of the day’s learnings.  Lunch will be provided. Registration is required at this link and waiver must be completed. This event has a capacity of 50 people. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/och-volunteer-engagement-program-make-a-difference-in-a-community/
LOCATION:Beausoleil / Beausejour OCH communities\, 380 Murray Street
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Community Housing (OCH)":MAILTO:volunteer@och.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250630T110000
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SUMMARY:New Routes for Health Equity: Rooting Newcomers in the Canadian Healthcare Landscape
DESCRIPTION:As 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 women and families to learn about active health research at the University of Ottawa’s CO-CREATH Lab\, why their participation matters\, and how their unique experiences can help improve health care for their communities.\nThrough open conversation and guided discussion\, this event will explore how health information is collected\, used\, and protected in research studies. Participants will learn what it means to take part in health research\, through innovative programs such as Peer Equity Navigators (PENs); discover what rights they have over their health data; and how they can be partners in shaping more inclusive and equitable health outcomes.\nTogether\, we will:\nShare stories about our experiences with healthcare and research\nLearn how health research helps improve patient care and promote health equity\nExplore concerns about data privacy and data governance in health\nDiscuss how immigrant voices can lead to better and more empowering health systems \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/new-routes-for-health-equity-rooting-newcomers-in-the-canadian-healthcare-landscape/
LOCATION:Online: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Health & Fitness,Learning Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Ottawa%3A CO-CREATH Lab":MAILTO:msrahaye@uottawa.ca; josephine.etowa@uottawa.ca
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