The Ottawa Valley Reads event will mirror the successful Canada Reads competition; however, our chosen reads will celebrate culture, marginalized communities, BIPOC voices, Indigenous stories and more. The five books that will be part of this friendly ready competition are…. The Boat People – Sharon Bala The Break – Katherena Vermette Black Boys Like Me […]
Join us for a guided interpretation hike at the Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre. Learn about Canadian flora and fauna, enjoy the beautiful Canadian scenery, a delicious meal, and meet new people! Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre is, exactly that, an outdoor education centre located in beautiful Eganville. They have a mission to foster the […]
From the 17th to the 28th of June, Algonquin College Pembroke Campus Library has two activities for the community to engage in: Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about […]
Join Lanark County Community Justice as they lead an in-person Restorative Conversations and Relationships in the Workplace Lunch-and-Learn workshop on: Wednesday, June 19, 9 am - 12 pm at Community Service Hub, 1881 Roger's Road, Perth, ON Register Here The Restorative Conversations and Relationships in the Workplace Lunch-and-Learn workshop offers an introduction to building restorative […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 19th at 2 pm at the Deep River Public Library for a Culture Connect Movie Night! RU (2023) Tinh, a young Vietnamese refugee, and her family as they embark on a new life in Canada after a perilous journey and a stay in a Malaysian camp. Despite the opportunity for […]
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.
Is there anything better than story time? How about Storytime in a different language? Renfrew Public Library invites guests to share a children’s book, nursery rhyme, or story in a different language. Registration is required for this event. Please call the library to register on 613-432-8151
Join us on Thursday, June 20th at 6 pm at the Renfrew Public Library for a Culture Connect Movie Night! Ramen Shop (2018) Ramen Shop follows Masato, a young ramen chef from Japan, who embarks on a journey to Singapore after his father's death, seeking his mother's family and the recipes she left behind. […]
Join us for a Speaker Series Event with the amazing Colleen Hele Cardinal for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with local author Jamie Bramburger as he answers all your questions about the 1942 Almonte train crash. Learn about this important piece of local history from the guy who literally wrote the book! About: On a cold Almonte night in December 1942, a military troop train loaded […]
