• Strathcona Heights WOW Fest

    731 Chapel Crescent Ottawa

    Join us for the Strathcona Heights WOW Fest, a vibrant community celebration featuring live music, family-friendly games, an international potluck style buffet and cultural performances, activities. This fun and inclusive event brings together residents [...]

  • Community Screening: Visionary Voices Video Workshop Showcase

    Room 225 815 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON

    Join Visionary Voices for a special community screening of short films created by newcomer and immigrant youth who participated in the Visionary Voices video workshop training. This event will showcase personal stories and creative [...]

  • Unravelling by Habi Habi Po: Gallery 101 Exhibition Tour

    Gallery 101 280 rue Catherine, Ottawa

    Visit the artist-run centre Gallery 101 for a tour of Unravelling: a group art exhibition by the Filipina/x/o collective Habi Habi Po. Together, as a collective of immigrant and first-generation artists, Habi Habi Po [...]

  • Community Summer BBQ

    Strathcona Park 25 Range Road, Ottawa, ON

    Join the Burundian community for a festive day of grilling, music, and sharing! Whether you're a longtime member or a newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, enjoy delicious food, and experience the [...]

  • Walking Tour of Little Italy

    Plant Recreation Centre 930 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON

    Join us for a guided tour of Little Italy to learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood, along with its history, people and vibrant culture. Participants take a leisurely stroll down [...]

  • Welcoming Ottawa Week movie screenings

    Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch 120 Metcalfe, Ottawa

    Join 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 [...]

  • Inside Banking: Career Pathways, Leadership & Connections

    RBC Royal Bank 1200 St. Laurent Blvd. Unit#314, Ottawa

    World Skills and RBC (Royal Bank Canada) invite you to a special Welcoming Ottawa Week event offering Newcomers a unique opportunity to explore careers in Canada’s banking sector. This engaging session will feature senior [...]

  • Everybody Rows Ottawa

    Ottawa Rowing Club 10 Lady Grey Drive, Ottawa, ON

    Everybody Rows Ottawa programming typically involves one or more two hour sessions at the Ottawa Rowing Club. Participants will attend the first hour with experienced instructors inside our boathouse. They will learn the basic [...]