The Ottawa Public Library serves Newcomers across the city all year long. Read this blog post to find links to library programs and resources that we recommend to Newcomers. Visit your local library branch [...]
The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) will host an event to kick-start 2025 Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) activities. This invitation-only event is for OLIP partners, WOW event hosts, Welcoming Ambassador Award recipients, civil society [...]
Women in Shelters Can Bake will be hosting baking class for women in shelters. Join Iman Zouay, a volunteer with “La Voix de nos aînés”, as she shares her delicious bread and brioche recipes [...]
As part of Welcoming Ottawa Week, the Réseau de soutien à l'immigration francophone de l'Est de l'Ontario (RSIFEO) is organizing, in partnership with several key regional stakeholders, the second edition of the Job and [...]
Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month by painting and decorating your very own Barcelos Rooster. Learn about the significance of this Portuguese icon and the richness of Portuguese culture in a fun, interactive way! Language: English
Learn what public libraries offer in Canada! Tour the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library with librarians and fellow Newcomers. Meet library staff in a relaxed social time after the tour. Please join [...]
Atlético Ottawa Open Practice Session welcomes the community to come and watch Ottawa's Men's Professional Soccer Team train at the world famous TD Place in Lansdowne. Included is a pitch side experience, stadium tour [...]
This session, presented by the RSTP for new and experienced sponsors, will provide a general overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, including: an overview of Canada's refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs; [...]
Due to the anticipated weather conditions and in consideration of everyone's safety, this event has been canceled. A new rain date is being considered and will be communicated as soon as it is finalized. [...]
World Skills Employment Centre is hosting a coffee/tea house get together. Come meet other newcomers, World Skills alumni, and staff for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection and celebration. it's an opportunity to build [...]
This information meeting is intended for parents of newly arrived students who will be participating in our summer camp. The goal is to provide them with detailed information about the camp, strategies for helping [...]
"Skilled to Succeed" is an interactive and engaging employment event designed to connect job seekers to hands-on experiences in skilled trades and provide valuable employment resources. The event features six hands-on trade stations and [...]
Join the YMCA of the National Capital Region and the Newcomer Youth Leadership Program for a vibrant Newcomer Youth Soccer Night on Friday, June 20th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, designed specifically for newcomer [...]
Multiculturalism Day Celebration is an annual event that brings together newcomers, community members, and cultural performers to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make Ottawa home. Guests will enjoy live performances, cultural showcases, [...]
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 [...]
Isaruit Inuit Arts welcomes community members to join us at Annie Pootoogook Park to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day. We will have Inuit performances, country food, carving, seal-skinning, and Inuit vendors on site. There [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
As part of Welcoming Ottawa Week 2025, Collège La Cité, in partnership with OLIP (Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership), invites you to participate in the event: “Building an Inclusive Community: Intercultural Dialogue and Pathways to [...]
Webinar to present the welcome booklet prepared by the Point d'Accueil Francophone (PAF) team. This document includes a database of community organizations serving French-speaking newcomers to Ottawa, as well as practical advice for successfully [...]
Join us for the June edition of Immigrant Entrepreneurs Mix’n Mingle—a relaxed, no-pressure evening designed to bring together immigrant founders, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs for connection, inspiration, and community. As part of [...]
Are you new to Canada and unsure how taxes and government benefits work? Join us for “Money Matters in Canada: Taxes & Benefits Demystified”, an informative online workshop designed to help newcomers understand the [...]
As part of Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW), the Business Community for Incubation and Acceleration (BCIA) is hosting an in-person event in the form of a 6 to 8, entitled “Immigrant Entrepreneurs Meetup.” 📅 Date: [...]
Join Refugee 613 for a special WOW Week interactive event as we unveil our new Language Matrix — a research-informed tool developed to help organizations make more equitable, evidence-based decisions when choosing languages to [...]
Join Work in Ottawa’s interactive session for newcomers and discover why Ottawa is the place to build your dream tech career. - Learn about Ottawa’s vibrant tech sectors - Explore life in a city [...]
As part of Welcoming Ottawa Week, Ottawa Public Health, in collaboration with the City and other community partners, invites families to a fun and welcoming afternoon at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre! Join us [...]
Come out to the McNabb Park for the Centretown Social Services Fair to learn about services offered in Centretown, a great opportunity to get resources, and meet neighbours and organizations! Language: Bilingual
In partnership with the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre and South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Ottawa Public Health will be hosting a WOW Summer Kick-Off Festival Event on June 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, and [...]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! Join 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Language: English, French, Arabic
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]