Collaboration Initiatives
Discover the collaborative initiatives developed by the OLIP sector tables and implemented by our dedicated partners.
Welcoming Ottawa Week
An annual celebration of diversity and festive events, as well as other fun events designed to convey Ottawa’s genuine welcome and hospitality to newcomers.
Equity Ottawa Community of Practice (EO-CoP)
Equity Ottawa builds the capacity of local organizations to establish and achieve their goals regarding equity and inclusion of immigrant and racialized communities.
Ottawa Immigration Forum
The Ottawa Immigration Forum is a biennial event. It brings together the community to discuss progress on Ottawa’s Immigration Strategy.
Collaborative Initiatives
The Collaborative Initiatives page presents a comprehensive report of initiatives born through OLIP’s effective mobilization of leadership, investments and cross-sector collaborations.
All initiatives align with the objectives of the Ottawa Immigration Strategy (OIS). The data and stories from these projects demonstrate the significant impact of OLIP and its partners. These collective efforts and services have been essential in helping immigrants and newcomers settle and succeed in Ottawa.
The Objective of this Report is three-fold:
These initiatives are led by partner organizations. The report serves a three-fold purpose:
- The report aims to improve the way partners communicate and share information. This will enable stakeholders to work better together.
- Supporting growth and impact: Successful initiatives identified in the report will receive support to expand. This will help them grow and expand their positive impact on the community.
- Promoting leading practices and recognition: The report recognizes organizations that have made progress toward shared goals. It highlights their best practices to inspire others.
Impact Stories
Ottawa Language Access Program
Partners & Funders The Ottawa Language Access program is led by the Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre […]
The Community of Practice
Partners The Community of Practice is led by Ottawa Public Health, South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre, […]
The HaveThatTalk Initiative
Partners Ottawa Public Health, the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership, Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre, and Jewish Family […]
Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre
Partners & Funders Somerset West Community Health Centre leads the initiative with partners like the Ottawa […]
Integrated Mental Health Services
Partners & Funders The Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre leads the initiative with partners like Somerset West […]
Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Partners & Funders The Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy initiative is led by the Centre for […]
SCREEN (formerly Champlain Chronic Disease Risk Assessment Program)
Partners & Funders The Centertown Community Health Centre leads the Champlain Chronic Disease Risk Assessment Program […]
The Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards Program
Partners & Funders The program is a joint effort between the City of Ottawa and The […]
Governance
A structure designed to leverage the experience and leadership of each sector, bringing together different perspectives to plan and act on shared priorities.
Milestones
Significant moments that reflect OLIP’s growth, innovation, and ongoing efforts.
Partners
More than 80 organizations dedicated to helping immigrants settle and integrate in Ottawa.