Our Events

Culture Connect Movie Night – Deep River Public Library

Deep River Public Library 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, Canada

Join the folks at the Deep River Public Library for 'RAMS'  a movie about two estranged brothers who come together to save their sheep. To register to attend, please call the Deep River Public Library (613) 584-4244 'In a remote Icelandic farming valley, two brothers who haven't spoken in 40 years have to come together […]

Pop-up Gluten Free Italian Kitchen

The Table Community Food Centre 190 Gore St E, Perth, ON, Canada

Join us and the folks from The Table Community Food Centre in Perth Thursday June 12 for a slice of Italy—gluten-free style!Come together to celebrate Italian Heritage Month with a delicious, hands-on cooking experience! Learn how to prepare classic Italian dishes without gluten, including pillowy homemade gluten-free gnocchi, a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, and […]

Lanark County vs Renfrew County Cricket Showdown

Beckwith Recreation Complex 1319 Beckwith 9th Line, Carleton Place, ON, Canada

Grab your shades, bring a friend, and come enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, and cricket! Join us on Friday, June 13 at 1PM at the Beckwith Recreation Complex for a light-hearted match between Lanark County and Renfrew County staff—complete with experts (the Ottawa Tuskers Cricket Club), good vibes, and local food trucks on site. […]

Introduction to Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Mediation

Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte 155 High St, Almonte, ON, Canada

What does peaceful conflict resolution mean and what does it mean to be a 'peace professional'? Join us for an evening of conversation, learning, and reflection as we explore peaceful conflict resolution and mediation—a discussion on the role and relevance of those who actively uphold the values of peace in professional settings, day-to-day life, and […]

Meet & Greet with the Ontario Provincial Police

Pembroke Public Library 237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, ON, Canada

Join us for a fun-filled Culture Connect event in partnership with the Pembroke Public Library and the Ontario Provincial Police! Bring the kids for an exciting day of FREE activities, including: OPP Cruiser Tours – explore inside a real police car! Create your own souvenir Police-themed Button (with help from the police officers) Activity booklets […]

Culture Connect: Italian Cooking Class – Town of Renfrew

myFm Centre 1 Ma Te Way Park Dr., Renfrew, ON, Canada

In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew, in partnership with the Town of Renfrew, invites you to a hands-on Italian cooking experience! Join us on Sunday, June 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the myFM Centre in Renfrew to explore Italian culture through food. Participants will […]

Tatreez Embroidery Workshop – Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 3 Rosamond Street East, Almonte, ON, Canada

Discover the art of Tatreez — a centuries-old Palestinian embroidery tradition rooted in ancient Canaanite culture and rich with symbolism, heritage, and resistance brought to you by the folks at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop led by Hanna Abdo, you'll learn how to stitch your own story using traditional cross-stitch […]

The Apology – A Film Screening and Discussion – HYBRID EVENT

Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, Canada

'As we approach National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we invite you to a special screening of The Apology, the first in a two-part documentary series by Métis filmmaker Matt LeMay and Inuk filmmaker Crystal Martin of Indigenous Geographic. The Apology offers an unprecedented and emotionally charged portrait of a pivotal moment in Canada’s […]

Cultural Orientations

Building on what we learned together in the Introduction to Intercultural Competency workshop, come prepared to evaluate where you fall on the spectrum of orientations based on your own experiences and cultural influences.

FREE

Culture Connect: Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month – Renfrew

Renfrew Public Library 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a fun and engaging evening as we celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month with a hands-on children’s activity! Kids will get the chance to paint their own Barcelos Rooster while learning about its cultural significance as a symbol of good luck and honesty in Portuguese folklore. This family-friendly event is a wonderful way to […]

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