Join us at Deep River Library for Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes in Persian! Experience the magic of storytelling as we enchant young minds with captivating tales and soothing melodies in Persian. This special program creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for little ones to unwind and drift off to sleep. By embracing bilingual storytelling, we foster language […]
Friday, July 14, 2023 (6:00 - 8:00 pm) & Saturday, July 15, 2023 (10:00 am - 8:00 pm) This year’s festival will contain a variety of elements such as local vendors, live performances, Food Trucks & Booths, Dance workshops, a Bouncy Castle & More! If you are interested in participating in this year’s […]
This special event, held on September 13th at the Petawawa Civic Centre in the Arena Area, celebrates the spirit of unity, diversity, and the strong bond that exists between Canada and its citizens. With the heartwarming theme, "We're Glad You're Here," we aim to honour and reaffirm the commitment of individuals who have chosen to […]
Join us on Friday, September 15, 1 – 3:30 pm at Integrated Health Centre for an interactive session to experience the Kairos Blanket Exercise, a teaching tool that shares the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. If you are interested in the session, we do ask that you commit to […]
Newcomer's Welcome Day - Saturday September 16th @ 12:30pm The Petawawa Public Library is hosting a Newcomer Welcome Day as a part of #WelcomingWeek2023 Did you get your Canadian Permanent Resident Card in the last 5 years? Did you become a Canadian Citizen in the last year? If so, the library has some valuable information […]
Introduction to Intercultural Competency is a free introductory workshop featuring topics like Identity and Culture, Value-based Behaviours, Assigning Meaning and Unconscious Bias. A ‘come-as-you-are’ opportunity to learn more about yourself and the people in your life. This session is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning! Attendees who fully participate […]
The Eastern Ontario Immigrant Attraction and Retention Strategy Virtual Summit aims to unite leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches and best practices in attracting and retaining immigrants in our region.
Join us for a deep dive into Cultural Orientations! In this interactive zoom workshop, we will examine some of the most common Cultural Orientations, including Time, Power Distance, Hierarchy and Communication. Building on what we learned together in the Introduction to Intercultural Competency workshop, come prepared to evaluate where you fall on the spectrum of […]
Description In order to progress toward inclusion, people must feel understood, supported, and represented. Most of us are learning about allyship and bias for the first time. In this learning path, you’ll explore the foundational skills—mindset, communication, and advocacy—you need to be an effective ally and champion for anti-bias practices in your organization and community. […]
