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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T153000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling: Wapiti the Orphan and the Calabash
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a show gathering puppeteers and storytellers. Thanks to music\, words\, songs and dance\, they will tell you the story of Wapiti the Orphan and the Calabash. The story takes place in Ngonda\, a small African village\, very isolated from civilization. Wapiti\, who is orphan\, embarks on a utopic quest to find his father whom he never knew his whole life\, an initiatory adventure with many surprises. Free event. In French!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/storytelling-wapiti-the-orphan-and-the-calabash/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T040818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T040818Z
UID:2817-1561213800-1561217400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Conte Wapiti l’orphelin and la Calebase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a show gathering puppeteers and storytellers. Thanks to music\, words\, songs and dance\, they will tell you the story of Wapiti the Orphan and the Calabash. The story takes place in Ngonda\, a small African village\, very isolated from civilization. Wapiti\, who is orphan\, embarks on a utopic quest to find his father whom he never knew his whole life\, an initiatory adventure with many surprises. Free event. In French!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/conte-wapiti-lorphelin-and-la-calebase/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190527T204133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003530Z
UID:1428-1561215600-1561219200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Tastes of the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a taste of Middle Eastern food. Enjoy food samples introduced by Racha Pharaon from the new Big Bite Kitchen\, a recently opened Mediterranean kitchen in Byward Market run by Syrian-Jordanian immigrants. Learn about Syrian-Jordanian food. All ages. Drop-in!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/tastes-of-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190516T201334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003531Z
UID:1254-1561219200-1561222800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Graven and the Firing Squad (Ft. Vicki Brittle)
DESCRIPTION:Matty Graven McKechnie is a Nepean-born\, once-bedroom-rapper\, cross-Canadian rail-riding troubadour\, lyrical time-traveler\, twang-thunder-picker\, dad\, wordsmith\, melodic mystic\, and nature appreciator. Through his 11 albums\, that touch on many different life timelines\, there is a never-fading guiding light that shines inwards\, on the keel of an even but passionate voice\, and illuminates feelings of honesty\, hurt and hope. \nPresented by the 2019 Ottawa Jazz Festival.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-jazz-festival-presents-graven-and-the-firing-squad-ft-vicki-brittle/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190517T202305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003536Z
UID:1241-1561287600-1561294800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OCCSC "Transformation" Youth Colouring Event
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we celebrate the “Transformation” Mural. \nLead artist Claudia Salguero will be on hand to give a speech as children recreate the mural on handouts\, as well as display their artistic talents with a large chalk drawing on the ground out in front. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/occsc-transformation-youth-colouring-event/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190613T184232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T121548Z
UID:2651-1561298400-1561303800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Little Italy (in English)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through Little Italy and learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood. Participants will take a leisurely stroll down Preston Street and hear about the Italian community and other immigrants who settled in the area. Find out about important institutions like St. Anthony’s Soccer Club and visit many landmarks. \nLuciano Pradal is the French- and English-language walking tour guide and researcher for the tour of Little Italy. He is an experienced tour guide and has been giving walking tours of the neighbourhood for over 25 years. He uses his own wealth of knowledge about Ottawa’s Little Italy to develop the tour script for Little Italy. \nPlease feel free to register for the Immigrant Heritage Walking Tours 2019 by clicking to the link below: \nhttps://ihwts2019.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrant-heritage-walking-tour-little-italy-in-english-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190517T202837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003613Z
UID:949-1561305600-1561309200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Persian Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Maria Saba of Saba Persian Dance invites you to join her for an interactive\, fun workshop in Persian dance. Her particular style integrates Iranian\, East Indian\, Arabic and African influences. \nThe one-hour workshop will include the basic movements to create and perform a short piece as a group at the end. It is suitable for people of all ages\, abilities and backgrounds. \nAs an immigrant\, Saba is aware of the importance of engagement and interaction of newcomers with the vibrant and diverse arts community in Ottawa. Arts and culture bring everyone together to share the beauty and value of various cultures and to facilitate inclusion.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/persian-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190526T232933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003623Z
UID:1318-1561305600-1561309200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Kimberly Sunstrum and the Wilds
DESCRIPTION:Kimberly Sunstrum is a heart-stopping performer. Her song writing is deep\, evocative\, and powerful and her music delightfully impossible to pin down. It’s an inspired blend of the grooves she listened to growing up in Sub-Saharan Africa and Canada. She strings together sounds from South African jazz hits\, classic R&B\, old-time folk and 70’s Motown power ballads and spins them all in to her own unique melodies.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-jazz-festival-presents-kimberly-sunstrum-and-the-wilds/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T211608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T211608Z
UID:2868-1561368600-1561372200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:SITO: Service Integration Travail
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nSince 1995\, the Service Intégration Travail Outaouais (SITO) has been helping immigrants integrate into Quebec society through employment and economic integration. The visit to SITO will consist of two parts. First\, we will present our best practices in the economic integration of immigrants into the host society and\, second\, we will share our clients’ integration success stories.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/sito-service-integration-travail/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T210854Z
UID:2872-1561370400-1561375800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:OCISO + REFUGEE 613
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nJoin Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) and Refugee 613 for a participatory and open dialogue session.\nCreated by a grassroots coalition of service providers and volunteers\, Refugee 613 is a communications hub that informs\, connects and inspires people to build strong communities through refugee welcome.\nOCISO has been supporting immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home for over 40 years\, by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate\, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships\, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.\nR613 will share how they use information and convening to foster collaboration\, innovation and whole-of-community support for refugee integration and social cohesion. OCISO will highlight innovative new programming for newcomers. The session will culminate in break out discussions to facilitate sharing and dialogue on challenges and best practices in newcomer integration across communities\, including the benefits of communication as a tool for collaboration.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ociso-refugee-613/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T033934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T191632Z
UID:2797-1561370400-1561377600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB)
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours \nThe Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is one of four school Boards in the Ottawa area funded by the Ontario provincial government. The Board has a wrap-around approach to working with newcomer and refugee families. It is also the largest provider of Adult English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes in Eastern Ontario. The morning will be Language and Settlement Information with displays\, speakers\, student demonstrations and mini presentations. Some service areas to learn about:\nIntroduction to the OCSB Family Welcome Centre and information about how the staff support newcomer families accessing schools\, programs and community supports: \n• Adult Pre-employment language programs for Specific occupations and sectors for immigrants and Refugees\n• International and Indigenous Language Program for Elementary and High School Students offering free 24 Heritage Language for students\n• Overview of the Equity Plan for OCSB\n• Decade of African Heritage Proclamation information\n• Exhibits and demonstrations by learners and staff in various programs highlighting various skills learned in these programs e.g. sewing\, home support\, child care\, Custodial\, Retail Skills\, Academic Upgrading\, LINC for Deaf Newcomers\, etc.\n• Adult High School and PLAR (Prior Learning and Assessment) process\n• Settlement Service/Community supports offered to support immigrant learners attending language classes or literacy/numeracy classes
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-catholic-school-board-ocsb/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190527T203904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003632Z
UID:1626-1561370400-1561390200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:International Metropolis Conference Study Tour
DESCRIPTION:Study tour and lunch. \nPrivate event.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/international-metropolis-conference-centre/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T212127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T212127Z
UID:2853-1561372200-1561377600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Accueil-Parrainage Outaouais (APO)
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nAPO’s mandate is primarily to welcome newcomers\, provide assistance once they arrive in the country and help them integrate into their host society by offering\, at the very least\, certain minimum conditions.\nThe organization is also responsible for meeting the other needs necessary for successful integration into Quebec society and\, more specifically\, into Outaouais society.\nOur organization offers the following services:\n• Temporary accommodations\n• Reception\, settlement and integration\n• Bank of interpreters and translators\n• Intercultural school community intervention program\n• Intercultural twinning and volunteer program\n• Intercultural mediation program\n• Group activities\n• Group sponsorship
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/accueil-parrainage-outaouais-apo/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T033304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T192452Z
UID:2801-1561374000-1561379400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nJoin us on June 24\, 2019\, at 11 am\, for a tour to Tungasuvvingat Inuit\, to explore the history and culture of Inuit\, including traditional food tastings. “Inuit are an Indigenous people living primarily in Inuit Nunangat\, the Inuit homeland encompassing 35 percent of Canada’s landmass and 50 percent of its coastline.”
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/tungasuvvingat-inuit/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T210602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T210602Z
UID:2858-1561374000-1561379400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:CESOC: Conseil Économique et Social d'Ottawa Carleton
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nYou will discover how CESOC creates an atmosphere of success for Francophone newcomers. We provide a series of interconnected services to help them integrate into their new country.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/cesoc-conseil-economique-et-social-dottawa-carleton/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T211934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T211934Z
UID:2863-1561374000-1561379400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:SOMALI CENTRE FOR FAMILY SERVICES
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nA community based non-profit settlement and social services organization that provides services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and address the unique needs of the immigrant community members.\nThe Centre provides a wide variety of support services including interpretation\, translation\, employment support services\, advocacy\, and outcome focused counseling to both families and individuals from different backgrounds.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/somali-centre-for-family-services/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T033628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T193018Z
UID:2805-1561374000-1561381200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Villa Marconi
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nVilla Marconi – A multi-cultural\, modern\, Province of Ontario class “A” Long Term Care Facility & Centre. It is a beloved home to 128 residents\, a vibrant cultural center and the heart of the Canadian-Italian community. Marconi Community Centre-provides services to a variety of clients\, from small community groups\, private individuals\, business and government. Home to L’Età DORO an active 300 member seniors group. Lunch included in this tour.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/villa-marconi/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190527T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T002818Z
UID:1369-1561374000-1561383000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:International Student Talent Connections
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa Employment Hub and Algonquin College are co-hosting a learning and networking BBQ to connect international student talent to Ottawa’s job market. We will be inviting students from all four Ottawa post-secondaries to join us for conversations with labour market experts\, industry partners and alumni. Contact us at info@ottawaemploymenthub.ca if you are interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with international students.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/international-student-talent-connections/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040453
CREATED:20190614T211251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T211251Z
UID:2874-1561386600-1561392000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:GLOBAL CENTRE OF PLURALISM
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours: \nPluralism is defined as an ethic of respect for diversity. A pluralistic society is one in which the dignity of each person is recognized\, and every person feels they belong. The Global Centre for Pluralism was created to advance global understanding of pluralism and positive responses to the challenge of living peacefully and productively in diverse societies. The Centre invites participants from the 2019 International Metropolis Conference to visit the downtown headquarters for a stimulating discussion on how pluralism intersects with the study and practice of migration.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/global-centre-of-pluralism/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190613T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T165516Z
UID:2654-1561399200-1561404600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Little Italy (in French)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through Little Italy and learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood. Participants will take a leisurely stroll down Preston Street and hear about the Italian community and other immigrants who settled in the area. Find out about important institutions like St. Anthony’s Soccer Club and visit many landmarks. \nLuciano Pradal is the French- and English-language walking tour guide and researcher for the tour of Little Italy. He is an experienced tour guide and has been giving walking tours of the neighbourhood for over 25 years. He uses his own wealth of knowledge about Ottawa’s Little Italy to develop the tour script for Little Italy. \nPlease feel free to register for the Immigrant Heritage Walking Tours 2019 HERE. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrant-heritage-walking-tour-little-italy-in-french/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190527T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T002825Z
UID:1405-1561401000-1561406400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Yamo! Yamo!
DESCRIPTION:Yamo! Yamo! means “Hello! How are You?” in Baoulé\, one of the 63 languages spoken in Côte d’Ivoire. Join Fana Soro\, master musician and hereditary dancer of the Senoufo people\, as he shares the traditional music of West Africa. The music features the balafon\, a traditional West African xylophone\, the djembe\, a hand drum\, and other traditional instruments. Great for all ages. Drop-ins welcome!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/yamo-yamo-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190614T034139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T194008Z
UID:2793-1561444200-1561491000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Jewish Family Services of Ottawa: Learning through Play
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours \nOur Learning Through Play program invites you to join our Settlement Youth and Children’s team as we present the play “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” featuring our refugee children and youth participants. The production of this play exposes newcomer children to the experience of planning\, preparing and presenting an event. To help them discover cooperation\, communication\, and language skills the play is prepared and acted by the children and their parents\, under the direction of our Settlement Youth Workers.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/jewish-family-services-of-ottawa-learning-through-play/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190527T203505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T002832Z
UID:1498-1561456800-1561478400@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Constituency Office of MPP Joel Harden: Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come by our office to meet your MPP\, Joel Harden. Hear about what goes on in the Ontario Legislature and learn what services our office can provide for you. Light refreshments will be served. The open house will be all day\, so come by anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/constituency-office-of-mpp-joel-harden-open-house/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190517T202012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T002848Z
UID:1003-1561460400-1561471200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Around the World with Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO)
DESCRIPTION:This event will celebrate diversity through performances\, art\, fashion\, food and music from Asia\, the Middle East\, Africa\, Europe and\, of course\, Canada. All are welcome!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/around-the-world-with-immigrant-women-services-ottawa-iwso/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190516T203149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T224532Z
UID:1275-1561464000-1561467600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Julie Corrigan
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley\, Julie Corrigan is a warm & soulful country singer/songwriter hailing from the small town of Shawville Quebec. \nJulie’s hometown has been a source of inspiration for many of her songs from her debut album The Language\, recorded in Ottawa at Little Bullhorn Studios with producer Dave Draves. Through memories of growing up on a farm along the Ottawa River\, her songs tell stories of heartache\, loss\, tragedy and a longing for going home. \nKnown for her stunning performances across Canada Julie has been featured on CBC Radio and CKCU FM in which “The Language” was the #1 played album of the year. Most recently\, Julie has been in the studio recording her sophomore album with producer Jim Bryson and will have new music to share in 2019.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-jazz-festival-presents-julie-corrigan/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190516T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190609T002125Z
UID:1257-1561478400-1561482000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Riishi Von Rex
DESCRIPTION:Riishi Von Rex is an avant-garde rock duo who like to tell unlikely tales\, invoke bad weather and manipulate time. \nRiishi’s husk-and-howl vocals and Michel’s theatrical use of a drum kit combine with danceable up-tempo electric guitar to create an unusual take on popular song forms and themes\, with influences ranging from jazz and rock to various world music styles. \nPresented by the 2019 Ottawa Jazz Festival.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-jazz-festival-presents-riishi-von-rex/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190517T204451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T141650Z
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SUMMARY:Henna Art
DESCRIPTION:Come get a professional henna design. The Henna Lady team of Ottawa use only 100% natural henna and an ancient recipe. This temporary body art is suitable for all ages. Designs can last for a few days. Drop-in to Greenboro Branch!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/henna-art-5/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library Greenboro Branch\, 363 Lorry Greenberg\, Ottawa\, K1T 3P8
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190614T041152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T160029Z
UID:2789-1561487400-1561492800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) and Heritage Ottawa City Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:International Metropolis Conference Study Tours \nLearn about Ottawa’s immigrant history and different neighborhoods on an approximately 90 minute expert guided bilingual bus tour. Pass historical quarters like Little Italy\, Chinatown\, Lowertown West\, the picturesque Byward Market and Vanier\, to name a few. \nCost per person:CAD$ 25
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-local-immigration-partnership-olip-and-heritage-ottawa-city-bus-tour/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190527T203115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T190143Z
UID:1375-1561489200-1561498200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:The Kindness of Strangers
DESCRIPTION:The Kindness of Strangers is an evening of short\, powerful and provocative talks about creating impact in your life and world. Five speakers draw on their own experience to share stories that highlight the power within each of us to build connection and community in an increasingly polarized time. The Kindness of Strangers is a fundraiser to benefit Refugee 613. Tickets are $75\, available in advance via Eventbrite. Limited spots are available through a Pay It Forward option. Please contact the organizers for more information. \nThis year’s speakers: \n\nRt. Hon. David Johnston\, Former Governor General\, author of Trust: 20 Ways to Build A Better Country\nHassan Al Kontar\, Humanitarian\, public speaker\, Syrian formerly stranded in Malaysian airport for seven months\nBernadette Clement\, Lawyer\, first woman and first person of colour to be Mayor of Cornwall\, Ontario\nThomas Coombes\, Head of Brand & Deputy Director\, Communications at Amnesty International\nKetty Nivyabandi\, Writer\, poet\, communications specialist\nMark Sutcliffe\, Event Chair and MC. Author\, broadcaster\, entrepreneur\n\nWhat people said about Kindness of Strangers 2018: \n“Thank you so much for the fantastic event!”\n“Heartwarming themes that everyone can relate to.”\n“I wish all of Ottawa could have been there!”
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/the-kindness-of-strangers/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Formal Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040454
CREATED:20190613T185128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T185128Z
UID:1931-1561548600-1561555800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:A Taste of Thailand
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Thai Embassy will host a food tasting\, offering a variety of Thai foods for the public to enjoy. Donations will be accepted and donated to a charity.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/a-taste-of-thailand/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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