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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190620T083000
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SUMMARY:Racialized Leadership in Ottawa – Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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 of organizational change efforts which have promoted diverse leadership. Through this discussion\, we will create an opportunity for racialized leaders to connect and discuss experiences\, accomplishments\, challenges\, impact and how leaders are maintaining focus on equity. \nBy invitation and registration.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/racialized-leadership-in-ottawa-roundtable/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190517T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T004034Z
UID:1346-1560951000-1560958200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:English Language Tutoring Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 clients who were not able to attend school. We still have 107 clients on our wait-list waiting for service. \nDrop in and find out more about our clients and how we help them. \n\nFind out why our newcomer clients need our service\nDiscover how we recruit\, train and support our volunteers to provide LINC tutoring\nWatch literacy video clips of tutoring clients that range from literacy to CLB3\nMeet with our TESL Certified Education Counsellors\, Volunteer Coordinator and some tutors\nEnjoy refreshments and an opportunity to network\n\nEnglish Language Tutoring for the Ottawa Community provides individualized and accessible English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring to adult newcomers who cannot attend regular ESL classes\, thereby helping them gain the confidence and community ties that will help them integrate into Canadian society. It achieves its mission by matching newcomers to ELTOC-trained volunteers in the community.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/english-language-tutoring-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190613T182738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T192230Z
UID:2635-1560949200-1560958200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Employer Learning Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 of skilled immigrants.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/employer-learning-forum/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190613T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T114114Z
UID:2629-1560949200-1560954600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Vanier (in French)
DESCRIPTION:The Vanier area settlement began in the 19th century and grew in 1908\, from the small communities of Janeville\, Clarkstown and Clandeboye\, to become Eastview. It was in 1969 that the area took the name Vanier. The francophone population was dominant for many decades of the 20th century\, but today there are now many sizeable newcomer populations. Beginning in the 1980s and 1990s\, the area began attracting Inuit\, African\, Afro-Caribbean and Middle Eastern communities. \nPlease feel free to register for the Immigrant Heritage Walking Tours 2019 by clicking to the link below: \nhttps://ihwts2019.eventbrite.ca \nContact: dpecomanagementc@gmail.com\, 613 413-7993
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrant-heritage-walking-tour-vanier-in-french/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190613T182339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T171915Z
UID:2691-1560945600-1560954600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Vanier: Participation of Francophone Newcomers and Seniors (IHWT’s 2019)
DESCRIPTION:Francophone newcomers and seniors from the CESOC Community Connexion and Healthy Aging programs will participate in a walking tour of Vanier to discover this environment and neighbourhood. It will be an opportunity for networking with other participants to create new links with Canada. \nMeeting point: CESOC\, 649 Montreal Road\, Ottawa\, at noon. You can also join directly the walking tour (in front of Jean Coutu on Montreal Road).
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/walking-tour-of-vanier-participation-of-francophone-newcomers-and-seniors-ihwts-2019-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T160722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T160806Z
UID:778-1560934800-1560985200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop on Credit in Canada
DESCRIPTION:What is credit history? Why is it important? Do I have one? These are all great questions! \nCome learn about how credit works in Canada from specialists at Desjardins Bank so that you can make more informed choices.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/workshop-on-credit-in-canada/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T175657Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre Welcomes Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads opens its doors and dedicates our walk-in services to newcomers on Wednesday\, June 19. \nWe will provide information about our activities\, programs and coping tools for newcomer stress in children under 12. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario will also be present to talk about their services in supporting parents of children with mental health struggles. Parents and children (under 12) can speak with a counsellor if they want or just come find out more about Crossroads.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/crossroads-childrens-mental-health-centre-welcomes-newcomers/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003949Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa-Gatineau Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Ottawa-Gatineau bus tour\, offered in partnership with the City of Gatineau. The tour will contribute to the successful integration of newcomers into the Region by promoting and increasing awareness of: \n\nThe strong regional metropolis that exists in Ottawa and Gatineau\nThe local historical\, recreational and cultural attractions\nThe many services and programs available throughout the cities\n\nSeats are limited. Registration is required through participating settlement agencies in Ottawa. \nTime: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nStart-Time: 8:00 a.m. YMCA pick-up \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/ottawa-gatineau-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T184838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T005255Z
UID:807-1560877200-1560882600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomer Job Interview Coaching Event
DESCRIPTION:Hire Immigrants Ottawa will provide an opportunity for newcomers to do practice interviews hosted by the Ottawa Catholic School Board. \nCoaching events like this one bring employers and skilled immigrants together in a relaxed and informal setting outside the context of an actual job interview.  During the event\, employers provide advice to help skilled immigrants more effectively navigate the local job market. In turn\, the coaching helps employers develop a more diverse network of talent and expand their understanding of the skills and qualifications of newcomers to Canada. The coaching is also a valuable way for employers to practice and develop their own cross-cultural competency skills.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/newcomer-job-interview-coaching-event/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190527T205346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003933Z
UID:1425-1560859200-1560862800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch Hour: Tastes and Sounds of the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Join us over the lunch hour for a taste of Middle Eastern food and music. Enjoy food samples from the new Big Bites Kitchen\, a recently opened Mediterranean kitchen in Byward Market run by Syrian-Jordanian immigrants. Learn about Syrian-Jordanian food. Listen to Middle Eastern tunes played on the oud by Ammar Baitalmal. Drop-in to Main Branch and celebrate!
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/lunch-hour-tastes-and-sounds-of-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T190810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003932Z
UID:802-1560852000-1560870000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Y Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The Y Crawl will introduce newcomers to the diverse variety of services available. Participants will be given a free passport and receive stamps at each different location as they learn new information about the Y’s services. \nParticipating locations are: \n• Taggart Family Y\, 180 Argyle Ave.\n• Y Language Assessment and Referral Centre\, 240 Catherine St.\n• Y Employment Access Centre\, 150 Isabella St. \nNewcomers will get immediate access to staff to learn about all the different supports offered through the YMCA programs and services.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/y-crawl/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190613T181745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T192454Z
UID:2687-1560781800-1560787200@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s celebrate our newcomer dads and match them
DESCRIPTION:This is an event to honour immigrant fathers during Father’s Day. It will also be an opportunity to launch two sponsorships between the host community and newcomer families. \nThis is an activity organized by the CESOC Community Connexion program in partnership with the Family Services Centre.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/lets-celebrate-our-newcomer-dads-and-match-them-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003919Z
UID:830-1560765600-1561896000@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Videos on Newcomer Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Video testimonials about the reception and inclusion of newcomers will be posted on CEPEO (Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario) social media. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/videos-on-newcomer-inclusion/2019-06-17/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190510T193307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T003912Z
UID:825-1560758400-1561906800@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:"Welcome" Mural Project
DESCRIPTION:CEPEO (Les écoles du Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario) invites students to participate in the creation of a mural that demonstrates the openness\, inclusion and diversity in our board. \nDuring the month of May\, students will draw an image of how they see themselves at their school\, and then create a collaborative work of art that symbolizes the phrase “Welcome to your home” as a mural inside the school. CEPEO staff will also be invited to participate in this activity at the board’s main office. The project will be documented by videos and photos published on social media. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/welcome-mural-project/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T080000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190615T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T141122Z
UID:2972-1560758400-1561881600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Immigrants of Ottawa - Photography Project
DESCRIPTION:A photography project showcasing the different faces of immigrants who call Ottawa home. Ottawa photographer Nyamulola Kambanji will profile photos and the amazing integration stories of support\, hospitality\, genuine respect and friendship expressed by extraordinary Ottawa residents (2019 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador recipients) towards newcomers. The profiles will be featured during WOW on the Immigrants of Ottawa Facebook page.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrants-of-ottawa-photography-project/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T011052
CREATED:20190611T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T190216Z
UID:2482-1560756600-1560765600@welcomingottawaweek.ca
SUMMARY:Mayor’s Breakfast to Launch the 2019 Welcoming Ottawa Week
DESCRIPTION:A breakfast event hosted by the Mayor of Ottawa in collaboration with the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) to kick-start the 2019 Welcoming Ottawa Week activities. Highlights of the event include Mayor Watson’s presentation of the 2019 Edition of the Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Awards prominent speakers from OLIP\, IRCC\, and CBC; and an arts and entertainment segment. This invitation only event is for OLIP partners\, WOW event hosts\, Welcoming Ambassador Award recipients\, civil society leaders\, faith leaders and business and government executives. \n 
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/mayors-breakfast-to-launch-the-2019-welcoming-ottawa-weeks/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured events
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