What’s your story? Neighbourhood Story Jam is an opportunity to share your story, your culture, your traditions, your memories, with your neighbours by connecting them with an object you have at home! Engage in 1-on-1 storytelling to listen, learn, and connect through the exchange of stories. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to […]
Neighbourhood Story Jam is a fun way for neighbours to connect important stories with belongings they have at home. Community members will engage in 1-on-1 speed storytelling to learn about each other and kick start a community oral history or exhibit initiative. Here’s our recipe for the event! What participants need: - Bring an object […]
The most popular Arab folk dance is the Dabke. Dabke is the Arab form of line dancing. Dabke is danced at weddings and other gatherings and on the streets. Dabke started as a way of repairing roofs and soon turned into an entertainment form, spreading to other countries in the Middle East. As better roofing […]
Experience Spain's vibrant flavours and passionate rhythms at Bored n' Saucy in Pembroke! Join us for a spectacular Spanish-themed buffet meal accompanied by live flamenco guitar music performed by the talented Navid Miraftab. Buffet: 5 - 9 pm ($20+HST) Chicken Paella Tortilla Española Bocadillo de lomo Bocadillo Serranito Spanish Sponge Cake Live Music: 6 - […]
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 […]
