From the 8th to the 21st of June, the Greater Madawaska Public Library has lots activities for the community to engage in as part of the 2026 summer edition of Culture Connect: Welcome Rock Painting: Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit. Kits are available while supplies last. Language Learning Lab: Join […]
From the 8th to the 21st of June, the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre has lots activities for the community to engage in as part of the 2026 summer edition of Culture Connect: Make & Take Kits Welcome Rock Painting: Join the library in person to create your rock painting. Spill the Tea: Pick up […]
A welcoming Chilean cooking demonstration featuring traditional empanadas at Alma Sweets. Join us for a delicious and hands-on Chilean Cooking Demo featuring one of Chile’s most loved comfort foods: Empanadas Hosted at Alma Sweets, this special gathering will introduce participants to the flavours, traditions, and cultural connections behind this beloved dish while learning how empanadas […]
This all-ages drop-in program invites kids, teens, tweens, families, and community members to explore and play games enjoyed across different cultures and countries. From classic favourites to games you may be trying for the very first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come by for a little while or stay and play all day, […]
You’re invited to The Table on Friday June 12 from 4–6 PM for Multicultural Bites! A celebration of food, culture, and community, rain or shine. Join Local Immigration Partnership’s Culture Connect and The Table’s Cultural Celebrations Project, with grant support from the Perth & District Community Foundation (PDCF), as we celebrate the many diverse cultures and celebrations […]
Save the Date – 2026 Spirit of the Drum Pow WowSpirit of the Drum Pow Wow will be returning to Smiths Falls in 2026!Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as we prepare to once again welcome this vibrant celebration of culture, community, music, and tradition.We look forward to gathering together for this […]
Get ready to add some colour to your day. Join us for a community event hosted by the Town of Renfrew and Renfrew Public Library, in partnership with the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew. Event Details Date: Saturday, June 13Registration: 10:00 AMIn front of the side entrance of the myFM Centre (parking lot […]
Join us for a fascinating Spinning & Weaving Demonstration exploring two of the world’s oldest textile arts and the important role they’ve played across cultures and generations. Long before modern factories and clothing production, spinning and weaving were essential everyday skills used to create fabric for clothing, blankets, household goods, and trade. Spinning is the […]
A fun and creative Craft & Connect: Mosaic Program! This hands-on workshop invites kids and families to explore the vibrant art of mosaics, blending creativity, colour, and cultural inspiration drawn from Portuguese design traditions. Participants will design their own colourful mosaic frames and pictures using a variety of shapes, textures, and materials, learning simple mosaic […]
With: Joana Isabel Ribeiro Sequeira, Lab2PT/In2Past with the University of Minho, Portugal Title: Weaving Tradition: Portuguese Textiles Through Time. With: Joana Isabel Ribeiro Sequeira, Lab2PT/In2Past with the University of Minho, Portugal Time: Saturday June 20th, 10am-11am EST Virtual via Zoom – Registration required. A cultural presentation exploring Portuguese textile traditions from a historical and cultural lens, highlighting decorative […]
