Ottawa Ethnocultural Coalition

The Ottawa Ethno-cultural Coalition

The Ottawa Ethno-Cultural Coalition is a group of small and grassroots associations, working together to improve our ability to serve our communities. We represent diverse communities and diverse goals. Some of our associations provide services to their communities such as support, training, activities or recreational opportunities. Others are cultural and arts associations, providing classes and performances to our communities and the wider community.

Each organization participating in the Coalition is unique and has its own strengths and weaknesses. By working together, we can increase our knowledge, abilities, resources and better serve our communities.

Mission

Our mission is to improve communication, cooperation, understanding, mutual support and sharing between small and grassroots ethno-cultural groups and our communities in Ottawa, to enhance our knowledge and resources for providing services and support to our communities.

Click here to see our Strategic Plan for 2011.

Monthly Meetings

We meet monthly, and have a different presentation each month on a topic chosen by the Coalition members. The meetings are open to any small or grassroots ethno-cultural organization, whether or not the group is a member of the Coalition.

Our meetings are held the second Friday of every month (unless it is a holiday weekend), from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The location may change from month to month.Click here for the location and topic of the next meeting.

Meetings are held in English. If you prefer to participate in French, please contact Marie-Christine at mcgauthier@spcottawa.on.ca or 613-236-9300 ext. 302

Membership

Any small or grass roots organization which supports the Mission of the Coalition can become a member.Download the membership form here, to see the benefits and responsibilities of membership.

We are grateful for the generous support for the Ottawa Ethnocultural Coalition by:

• The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture (2009)
  
• United Way / Centraide Ottawa and
  
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Social Development Partnerships Program (2010 -2012)