by CCI Ottawa | Jun 20, 2019 | News
Welcome Ottawa Week is celebrated from June 17 to June 30. One of the highlights is the naming of 10 Welcome Ottawa Week Ambassadors. One of this year’s ambassadors is Maurice White, who was nominated by Ndusha Ruhune Freecare In doubles tennis, when one...
by CCI Ottawa | Jun 18, 2019 | News
By Claudine Nduwimana Muhammad Khalil has been a volunteer at CCI for a little more than four years. Since coming to Canada as a refugee, he has found helping others a source of joy and a way to create lasting friendships. We talked to him about his volunteer...
by CCI Ottawa | Jun 6, 2019 | News
It was 20 years ago when Louise Crandall volunteered with Local Host, a program at the Catholic Centre for Immigrants. A lot has changed in those 20 years. But what hasn’t changed is how Louise feels about volunteering. “What is interesting about volunteering is you...
by CCI Ottawa | Jun 3, 2019 | News
By Megan Russell Do you remember looking for your first job? You might have felt nervous or frustrated as you spent hours perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and preparing for interviews. Now imagine you are new to Ottawa and you need a job. You have limited...
by CCI Ottawa | Jun 3, 2019 | News
One of the fondest memories Marko has of his first week in Canada is playing soccer while living at Reception House. Marko was 12 years old when he came to Canada with his mother and father as refugees. They had fled Bosnia looking for a new beginning and a peaceful...
by CCI Ottawa | May 31, 2019 | News
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario has launched a new project that is focused on breaking down barriers face by newcomers. The barriers some newcomers face when accessing health care include language and cultural differences. Newcomers also understandably have...
