This learning event brings together Ottawa employers and subject matter experts to exchange ideas on specific topics, best practices, practical tools and strategies for building diverse and inclusive workplaces, through effective hiring and integration [...]
English Language Tutoring for the Ottawa Community (ELTOC) is hosting an Open House to raise awareness about the language needs of newcomers who cannot attend school. In 2018-2019, our 147 trained volunteers tutored 213 [...]
As part of WOW activities, Somerset West Community Health Centre and the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership are hosting a discussion for racialized leaders of organizations in Ottawa. This is an important discussion as part [...]
«Humaniser la migration: droits, refuge et responsabilités» Le forum bilingue « Humaniser la migration », qui aura lieu à l’Université d’Ottawa le 20 juin 2019 (Journée mondiale des réfugiés), rassemblera des leaders canadiens et [...]
Certain cultural influences and beliefs can affect how people view mental health and mental illness. Learn and contribute to evidence-based practices in fostering the mental health of diverse populations using two new videos and [...]
Colores Andinos give a lively and authentic performance featuring more than 20 instruments including bamboo flutes, string and percussion instruments from modern and traditional Latin American heritage. From Mexico to Argentina, and evoking regions [...]
Immigrating to a new country is a complex process that can have a significant impact on one’s wellness. As a community health centre, our goal is to support people and communities to enjoy the [...]
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) helps Canadians of all walks of life to recognize the enormous contributions that Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples have made to Canada. With input from Indigenous Peoples’ [...]
Celebrate the end of the school year with OCISO at Mooney's Bay. We will have games for children, including face painting, parachute and tug-of-war, plus soccer for the adults. Bring your picnic lunch. We [...]
There is strong and growing evidence that structural, systemic racism produces inequities in the life outcomes of Ottawa residents, disadvantaging those who are immigrants or racialized. The Equity Ottawa partnership is hosting a reflection [...]