Join Dr. Chong, award-winning chronicler of the history of Canada’s Chinese community as she discusses the challenges and rewards of working with living subjects, relying on the fickle yet powerful nature of memory, the daunting task of gathering and weighing evidence, and the evolution of ideas into books.
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is a non-profit, community-based, volunteer-run organization dedicated to cultivating community at the local level through a vibrant annual festival of concerts and participatory workshops. The Ottawa Grassroots Festival started in 2012, and was founded by Bob Nesbitt, plus dozens of very talented volunteers.
Join HSO, as award-winning British journalist/author Ursula Buchan recounts the remarkable life and legacy of her grandfather, John Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir), war correspondent, journalist, prolific thriller writer, barrister, British Member of Parliament and Governor General of Canada.
Join HSO as award-winning British journalist/author Ursula Buchan recounts the remarkable life and legacy of her grandfather, John Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir), war correspondent, journalist, prolific thriller writer, barrister, British Member of Parliament and Governor General of Canada. Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Grotto showcases a selection of artworks generously donated by Bill Staubi to the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in 2024. This exhibition pays homage to Staubi’s unwavering support for queer artists and his deep-rooted commitment to Ottawa’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
Normee Ekoomiak (1948–2009) was an Inuk storyteller from Nunavik. Through his paintings, books and vibrant akinnamiutait (wall-hangings), he documented Inuit life, stories and traditions with joy and reverence. Ekoomiak’s art bears witness to his knowledge and memories of the Inuit way of living that he cherished in Fort George, even when he later lived in Ottawa.
On May 24 the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will unveil their latest exhibition: “Findlay Foundry: Moulding our Community”. Visit to see The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum’s large collection of Findlay woodstoves, electric stoves, cookware and “smalls”, and discover how the Findlay foundry and Findlay family influenced our community.