All upcoming events
EMPLOYMENT EVENTS
My First Day At Work
Time: Tuesday, January 18, 4-5 p.m.
Description: Are you new to Canada? Are you looking for a job? Do you know what to expect in the Canadian workplace? Join us online as our guest, Taylor Eggeman, helps you understand the Canadian job market and job culture.
Contact: Gaudence at gaudence@cciottawa.ca or 613-282-7810
OTHER WORKSHOPS
COVID Information Session
Time: Thursday, January 20, 5-6 p.m.
Description: Do you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, the variants or the vaccine passport? Join us online Thursday, January 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. Ottawa Public Health will answer your questions and provide useful information. Registration is required.
Contact: Laurie, 613-266-1965 or laurie@cciottawa.ca.
Citizenship Preparation COVID Information Session
Time: Monday, January 24, 12-2 p.m.
Description: Join Mussie Habte, settlement counsellor, who will help you study the “Discover Canada” guide in English.
Click here to register.
Contact: Laurie, 613-266-1965 or laurie@cciottawa.ca.
Volunteering Q & A
Time: Thursday, January 27, 5-6 p.m.
Description: Do you know what volunteering is in Canada? Do you want to increase your social and professional networks? Are you looking for a way to gain more Canadian experience or give back to your community? Registration is required.
Contact: Laurie, 613-266-1965 or laurie@cciottawa.ca.
Conversation Circles resume January 4
Beginners
All sessions are one hour
Wednesday: 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Intermediate
All sessions are one hour
Wednesday: 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
Thursday: 3 p.m.
Advanced
All sessions are on one hour
Wednesday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Thursday: 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.
French Conversation Circles
All circles are one hour
Tuesday (Beginner): 10 a.m.
Tuesday (Intermediate): 11 a.m.
For information on all of our Conversation Circles, please contact Laurie at laurie@cciottawa.ca or 613-277-0458
Kids’ Homework Club
Time: Monday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
What: Does your child need help with school work? We can help with Math, English, Science and more.
Contact: Laurie at laurie@cciottawa.ca or 613-266-1965
Kids’ Corner
Time: Monday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What: Join us every week for arts and crafts, sports activities, cooking, developing life skills and making new friends.
Contact: Laurie at laurie@cciottawa.ca or 613-266-1965
YOUTH EVENTS
Homework Clubs
Time: Every Monday, 4:30 p.m.
Description: Do you need help in school? We can help you with your Math, English and Science homework. Join us every Monday in our Homework Club.
Contact: Behi at behnaz@cciottawa.ca or Nour at abdulnour@cciottawa.ca
She Unit
Time: Wednesday, January 19, 5 p.m.
Description: For young newcomer women only. CCI, in partnership with the Young Womyn Project, invite you to a safe circle discussion. Weekly themes and topics that are important to you.
Contact: Behi at behnaz@cciottawa.ca
Lads Club
Time: Wednesday, January 19, 5 p.m.
Description: A safe conversation place for young newcomer men.
Contact: Nour at abdulnour@cciottawa.ca
Driver’s Licence
Time: Friday, January 21, 5 p.m.
Description: Do you want to get your Canadian driver’s licence? Do you already have a licence from another country? Do you want to get ready for the G1 test? Do you want to know how to access the free, online copy of the driver’s licence handbook? Send us a message and join us on Zoom.
Contact: Nour at abdulnour@cciottawa.ca or Behi at behnaz@cciottawa.ca
Youth Lead
Time: Wednesday, January 26, 5 p.m.
Description: Be part of a youth leadership team. Receive volunteer hours and training. Help mobilize young newcomers and parents to divert young people from a life of crime. Join us in-person at the Herongate Community Hub, 2850 Cedarwood Drive. Starts at 5 p.m.
Contact: Nour at abdulnour@cciottawa.ca or Behi at behnaz@cciottawa.ca
Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Time: Friday, January 31, 5 p.m.
Description: Do you want to learn healthy, delicious recipes while staying on a budget? Join our volunteer chef and join us. Register and receive a full ingredient basket.
Contact: Nour at abdulnour@cciottawa.ca or Behi at behnaz@cciottawa.ca