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City for All Women Initiative (CAWI) is a grassroots organization working with women from diverse communities, community organizations, academics and the City of Ottawa.

Vous voulez lancer des conversations sur les élections qui viennent? Voici des ressources qui pourront vous aider à plai...
10/21/2026

Vous voulez lancer des conversations sur les élections qui viennent? Voici des ressources qui pourront vous aider à plaider pour ce dont vous avez besoin le 26 octobre.

L’IVTF a collaboré avec le Partenariat alimentaire communautaire d’Ottawa (PACO) pour créer un ensemble de ressources qui peuvent vous aider à plaider pour ce dont vous avez besoin et à faire entendre votre voix aux élections qui viennent.

Cette boîte à outils inclut :

• Un jeu de quatre fiches de soins contenant des informations importantes sur ce qui fait que l’insécurité alimentaire n’est pas un problème à part, mais plutôt une composante d’un système interconnecté qui inclut les transports, le logement et le revenu. Ces fiches sont disponibles en français, anglais et arabe.
• Un Guide des conversations bienveillantes pour vous aider à parler des élections avec des personnes de votre groupe d’amis, votre quartier, votre famille, votre entourage ou des gens que vous ne connaissez pas — n’importe qui qui habite à Ottawa et se préoccupe des droits de toutes les personnes de la ville. Le guide est disponible en français et en anglais et contient des informations brèves sur le fonctionnement des élections ainsi que des suggestions pour lancer la conversation et des questions que vous pouvez poser.

Téléchargez toutes les ressources en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessous :

https://ottawacommunityfoodpartnership.ca/electionresources

You can email your questions to the mayoral candidates, as well as the city councillor candidate for your ward, by clicking on the link below:

https://ottawa.ca/.../candidate-information-disclaimer

Want to engage in conversation about this upcoming election? We bring you resources that can help you advocate for what...
10/21/2026

Want to engage in conversation about this upcoming election? We bring you resources that can help you advocate for what you need this October 26

CAWI has teamed up with Ottawa Community Food Partnership (OCFP) to create a set of resources that can support you in advocating for your needs and make your voice heard in this upcoming municipal election.

This toolkit includes:

☑️ A set of four care cards containing key information about how food insecurity is not a standalone issue, but rather a part of an interconnected system that includes transportation, housing, and income. These cards are available in English, French, and Arabic.

☑️A Caring Conversations Guide to help you talk about the election with friends, neighbours, loved ones, or anyone who lives in Ottawa and cares about the rights of all residents. These guides are available in English and French, and include everything from quick facts about how elections work to conversation starters and prompts.

Download all resources by clicking on the link below:

https://ottawacommunityfoodpartnership.ca/electionresources

You can email your questions to the mayoral candidates, as well as the city councillor candidate for your ward, by clicking on the link below:

https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elections/candidates/certified-and-acclaimed-candidates/candidate-information-disclaimer

A conversation is the simplest and easiest way to participate in democracy and make change in our city. Your voice and vote matter.

CAWI is going on a field trip. We’ve partnered up with Cre:8 to bring you the full CAWI experience. Join us at 300 Spark...
10/08/2026

CAWI is going on a field trip.

We’ve partnered up with Cre:8 to bring you the full CAWI experience. Join us at 300 Sparks Street and connect with us as we activate the space from Oct 19 to the 22nd.

Learn all about our Caring Cities Initiative, dive deep into our two-decade journey, and learn what it looks like to plan and design cities that center care in real and practical ways based on what we heard from residents across Ottawa during our community-based participatory research.

What to experience during CAWI’s Caring Cities field school at Cre:8:

🖼️ Immerse in our 22-year journey through Our Origin Story panel collection
📷 Explore how our community-based participatory research developed through our photo gallery
📚 Learn how city design and planning can foster care and inclusion by joining our Caring Cities Training (Lunch and Learn Edition)

Come visit us from 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22 and join our Caring Cities Training on October 20 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM!

Interested in our Caring Cities training?

Scan the QR code to register for free or click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8-tKimbAxr5RNL3eoy-rLmiMJwXgyucXMqy1ayrj-R2X_Kw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108664973056229501447

We have 20 spots available!

What a lovely time we had at our 2026 AGM!We made our own flower bouquets, created cards, and shared a meal together as ...
10/07/2026

What a lovely time we had at our 2026 AGM!

We made our own flower bouquets, created cards, and shared a meal together as we celebrated another year of working toward a more caring and inclusive Ottawa.

A huge shoutout to for an amazing beading workshop. Thank you, Kaitlyn, for accommodating us and for guiding us with so much thought and care as we beaded orange T-shirts for Truth and Reconciliation.

Thank you to every CAWI member, friend, and supporter who has made this journey possible. We look forward to continuing to work together for a city that truly cares for all.

Warning: We recognize that the following content can be distressing and hard to read.Residential schools in Canada were ...
09/28/2026

Warning: We recognize that the following content can be distressing and hard to read.

Residential schools in Canada were a government-funded and church-administered system that operated for over 150 years. This system was created to assimilate Indigenous Peoples into colonial settler society by destroying their languages and cultures through abuse, severe punishment, and violence.

At least 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation children were ripped away from their families and forced to attend these schools, where they suffered malnutrition, starvation, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, and thousands died during this time. Many of their burial sites remain unknown.

Even though the last residential school closed in 1996, the harm perpetrated by systemic racism and discrimination still impacts survivors today. Barriers in accessing housing are one way in which this happens.

The path to Truth and Reconciliation is long, and reflecting and learning about it is important. There is work to do, and this work is ongoing and never finished. Here are some ways in which we can take meaningful action today:

🔸Learn about and support Indigenous housing initiatives:

Gignul Non Profit Housing and Tewegan Housing for Aboriginal Youth are Indigenous organizations in Ottawa, providing housing and supportive services to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families, seniors, and women.

▶️ Swipe to learn more about Gignul Non Profit Housing and Tewegan Housing for Aboriginal Youth and how to support them, or visit: https://www.ocf-fco.ca/funds/oac-foundation/ and http://www.teweganhousing.ca.

🔸Listen to Survivors
In a time when misinformation and denial continue to inflict harm, listening to survivors and believing them is crucial when it comes to committing to Truth and Reconciliation.

The Our Stories…Our Strength video collection is a compilation of stories of survivors who share their painful experiences in the residential school system.
You can find this collection and other resources by visiting www.legacyofhope.ca

Our seventh Annual General Meeting is around the corner!The AGM will be held in person on Monday, September 28, 2026, at...
09/15/2026

Our seventh Annual General Meeting is around the corner!

The AGM will be held in person on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Rideau Hub located at 815 St-Laurent. The AGM will have two parts:

1) Celebration of Care 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Join us for a light meal and good company while we enjoy an evening of arts and crafts together.

2) Business and special meeting closing by 8pm

Scan the QR code or click on the link below to save your spot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnLspPoUJjxYVyOZrxor1zK-uFz9AE-E08K4Ts9qnNlWZikQ/viewform

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Notre septième assemblée générale annuelle approche à grands pas !

L'AGA se tiendra en personne le lundi 28 septembre à 17 h 30. L'AGA comportera deux parties:

1) Célébration du soin 17h 30- 18h 30

Joignez-vous à nous pour un repas léger dans la bonne humeur, tout en profitant ensemble d'une soirée arts et artisanat.

2) Réunion d'affaires et réunion spéciale clôture à 20h

Scannez le code QR ou cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour réserver votre place !

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnLspPoUJjxYVyOZrxor1zK-uFz9AE-E08K4Ts9qnNlWZikQ/viewform

DATE CORRECTION: Our AGM is on September 28, and you're invited!Join us for a celebration of care!CAWI’s Annual General ...
09/01/2026

DATE CORRECTION: Our AGM is on September 28, and you're invited!

Join us for a celebration of care!

CAWI’s Annual General Meeting is happening on Monday, September 28 at 5:30 PM at the Rideau Community Hub (815 St. Laurent Blvd).

A caring city is a collective commitment. It begins with bringing intention and care to everyday actions, big and small, that shape our lives and our communities.

This year’s theme, Celebration of Care, reminds us of the powerful ways we show up for one another.

Join us for an evening of delicious food, connection, reflection, and celebration.

We will discuss CAWI's 2025-2026 accomplishments, what's coming up, and, of course, use this time to build meaningful connections with the community.

Don't miss out!

Scan the QR code to save your spot or click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnLspPoUJjxYVyOZrxor1zK-uFz9AE-E08K4Ts9qnNlWZikQ/viewform

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CORRECTION DE DATE : Notre AGA aura lieu le 28 septembre, et vous êtes invité(e) !

Rejoignez-nous pour une célébration de la bienveillance !

L’assemblée générale annuelle du IVFT aura lieu le lundi 28 septembre à 17 h 30 au Rideau Community Hub (815, boul. Saint-Laurent).

Une ville bienveillante est un engagement collectif. Cela commence par apporter de l’intention et du soin aux actions quotidiennes, grandes comme petites, qui façonnent nos vies et nos communautés.

Le thème de cette année, « Célébration du soin », nous rappelle les façons puissantes dont nous sommes présents les uns pour les autres.

Retrouvez-nous pour une soirée remplie de délicieux repas, de réseautage, de réflexion et de célébration !

Nous ferons le point sur les réalisations de l'IVFT de l’année 2025-2026, nous aborderons les projets à venir et, bien sûr, nous profiterons de ce moment pour créer des liens avec la communauté.

Ne manquez pas ça!

Scannez le code QR pour réserver votre place ou cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnLspPoUJjxYVyOZrxor1zK-uFz9AE-E08K4Ts9qnNlWZikQ/viewform

Applications are closing soon!Join CAWI’s PEOPLE FIRST media lab, a cohort for folks who are interested in creating mean...
08/13/2026

Applications are closing soon!

Join CAWI’s PEOPLE FIRST media lab, a cohort for folks who are interested in creating meaningful independent media content in community. We are looking for people who want to help us communicate that care work IS WORK. People who want to help amplify the voices and tell the stories of the people on the front lines (careworkers/caregivers) sustaining our cities, because without care work, life simply cannot be sustained.

It is an invitation to help us build a movement towards a caring Ottawa, a city that truly cares for all.

🧞 Swipe to meet the facilitators!

The PEOPLE FIRST Media Lab will start in September and will meet twice a month. It will be delivered in English.

Honoraria and bus tickets will be provided.

Please note that applications will go through a screening process, and submitting an application does not guarantee
a spot in the cohort.

Apply to the PEOPLE FIRST media lab by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3bJEn9zxwXNQO0uI3uAURNr8OPyuy5FFKkxHPhK2bOgiuIQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you to Women and Gender Equality Canada for supporting our work toward building a city that cares for all.

Applications are open!PEOPLE FIRST media lab is CAWI’s new cohort, designed for folks who are interested in creating mea...
08/06/2026

Applications are open!

PEOPLE FIRST media lab is CAWI’s new cohort, designed for folks who are interested in creating meaningful independent media content in community.

Care work sustains life. Feeding, nursing, bathing, raising children, supporting parents or elders, doing personal support work are just some examples of care work, which is often unpaid or underpaid. Care work also extends beyond the home: cleaners, grocery store workers, food service workers, and others who keep our daily lives functioning are also doing the work of care, often for low wages and little recognition. Society functions because someone is doing care work.

Care work IS WORK, and it is disproportionately done by women, gender diverse people, migrants, and racialized people. Without careworkers/givers, life simply cannot be sustained. A city that invests in an infrastructure that supports carework is a city that helps sustain life; in other words, a caring city.

In a time marked by heavy censoring of community voices, INDEPENDENT media is needed more than ever. This is an opportunity to use your skills, amplify the voices, and tell the stories of the people on the front lines (careworkers/caregivers) sustaining our cities.

It is an invitation to help us build a movement towards a caring Ottawa, a city that truly works for people.

📝 Who is it for?
This cohort is open to emerging community leaders aged 18 - 30, and we encourage Q***r, Trans, and BIPOC folks to apply.

🗓️ When is it happening?
The PEOPLE FIRST media lab will start in September and will meet twice a month. It will be delivered in English.

👉 Reasons for wanting to join:
This is an opportunity to create meaningful independent media content within the community, share skills, have peer support, and engage directly with local communities.

Care is a collective way of living, and we need your help to communicate this message.

The PEOPLE FIRST Media Lab will start in September and will meet twice a month. It will be delivered in English.

Please note that applications will go through a screening process, and submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the cohort.

Honoraria and bus tickets will be provided to participants.

Thank you to Women and Gender Equality Canada for supporting our work toward building a city that cares for all.

Apply to the PEOPLE FIRST media lab by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3bJEn9zxwXNQO0uI3uAURNr8OPyuy5FFKkxHPhK2bOgiuIQ/viewform

What would Ottawa look like if it put people first? For the past two years, CAWI, in collaboration with neighbourhoods a...
07/29/2026

What would Ottawa look like if it put people first?

For the past two years, CAWI, in collaboration with neighbourhoods across Ottawa, began a grassroots movement to understand how our city supports or makes life more difficult for carework/caregivers.

We learned that a caring city means building housing near services and supports, reliable transit, public spaces that support intergenerational connection, childcare and eldercare, and most importantly, policies that put people first.

Now we need your help to communicate this message

CAWI is launching the PEOPLE FIRST media lab, a cohort for folks who are interested in creating meaningful independent media content in community.

In a time marked by heavy censoring of community voices, INDEPENDENT media is needed more than ever. This is an opportunity to use your skills, amplify the voices, and tell the stories of the people on the front lines (careworkers/caregivers) sustaining our cities. It is an invitation to help us build a movement towards a caring Ottawa, a city that truly works for people.

This cohort is open to emerging community leaders aged 18 - 30, and we encourage Q***r, Trans, and BIPOC folks to apply.

The PEOPLE FIRST media lab will start in September and will meet twice a month. It will be delivered in English.

Stay tuned. Applications open soon!

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