The Francophone Ethnocultural Centre Project

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The Francophone Ethnocultural Centre Project is a group of grassroots Francophone ethnocultural groups who are meeting monthly to network, for capacity building and to support each others work. The group is working on a planning initiative to create a collaborative centre where several of the Francophone ethnocultural organizations could share space.

The partners are:

  • Association Excelsior Culturelle et Spirituelle
  • Communauté camerounaise COCACO
  • Conseil de planification sociale d’Ottawa
  • Coopérative des enseignants Pas à Pas (CEPAP)
  • Coopération intégration Canada (CICAN)
  • Jambo Ottawa
  • Regroupement Affaires Femmes (RAF)
  • Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité de l'Ontario (RDÉE)
  • UNHO - IANO

For more information contact Marie-Christine at mcgauthier@spcottawa.on.ca.

Completed Project: “Communities Within: Diversity and Exclusion in Ottawa”

“Communities Within: Diversity and Exclusion in Ottawa” has been a multi-year research and community development project documenting the nature and extent of social exclusion experienced by Ottawa’s visible and ethnic minority populations in all aspects of life – the economy, civic participation, and neighbourhoods.

Mixed Blessings and Missed Opportunities: The Intercase Study is the primary report in this project. It provides an analysis of data from Statistics Canada’s 2001 census, representing a baseline portrait of the level of inclusion and exclusion in key areas. The report reflects findings from forty eight focus groups and fifteen semi-structured in-depth interviews with community leaders. Using a case study methodology, we examine the experience of the Chinese, Lebanese and Somali communities in Ottawa to highlight issues affecting all visible and ethnic minority residents. The information is supplemented by an extensive literature review and geographic information system maps.

The Intercase Study is one of fourteen reports, twelve powerpoints and four fact sheets prepared within the project (See “Research”)

We are grateful for the generous support of Canadian Heritage, Multiculturalism and Aboriginal Programs for this project, as well as the City of Ottawa, and United Way Ottawa.