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Event Report Date: August 28, 2026 Organizer: Active Resilience of Immigrant Families in Ontario (RAFIO) Guest Speaker: Officer Chris Nungisa Theme: Youth Engagement, Dialogue with Law Enforcement, and Strengthening Community Trust Background of the Activity As part of its initiatives to promote inclusion, community engagement, and positive relationships between young people and institutions, RAFIO organized an interactive workshop on August 28, 2026, entitled “Breaking Barri

Event Report Date: September 28, 2026 Organizer: Incubator13 Activity: “Youth Voices – Shaping Mental Health Services in Ottawa” Location: Incubator13 – Rideau High School, 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Target Audience: Youth aged 13 to 19 Theme: Youth participation, mental health, and improving services in Ottawa Activity Overview RAFIO was pleased to participate in the “Youth Voices – Shaping Mental Health Services in Ottawa” event, a gather

Event Report Date: September 24–25, 2026 Organizer: Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC) Event: Annual Conference of the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC) Theme: Family Caregiving, the Realities of Francophone Afro-Caribbean Women, and the Migration Context Activity Background RAFIO was pleased to participate in the Annual Conference of the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC), held in Ottawa on September 24 and 2

Event Report Date: September 25, 2026 Organizer: Résilience Active des Familles Immigrantes en Ontario (RAFIO) Project: “Together Against Hate: Strengthening Inclusion and Community Resilience” Theme: Mental Health, Emotional Expression, Creativity, and Well-Being Activity Background As part of its initiatives to promote well-being, self-expression, and youth resilience, RAFIO organized an artistic and educational activity entitled “The Emotion Mask – Expressing How We Feel”

Event Report Date: September 19, 2026 Organizer: Résilience Active des Familles Immigrantes en Ontario (RAFIO) Project: “Together Against Hate: Strengthening Inclusion and Community Resilience” Theme: Intercultural Dialogue, Community Connections, and Inclusion Activity Background As part of its initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and community resilience, RAFIO organized an intercultural dialogue workshop entitled “Building Bridges and Bringing People Together” on S

Event Report Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Location: Strathcona Park, 25 Range Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8J4 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participating Organization: Résilience Active des Familles Immigrantes en Ontario (RAFIO) Theme: Intercultural Community Gathering – Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Founding of Bytown in Ottawa Event Background As part of Ottawa’s bicentennial celebrations, RAFIO participated in an intercultural community gathering to comme

Event Report Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 Location: RAFIO Offices – Ottawa, Ontario Host Organization: Résilience Active des Familles Immigrantes en Ontario (RAFIO) Guests: The Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester, and Ms. Sandrine Roland, Director of AOS Africa Theme: Community Engagement, Discussion with Community Organizations, and Community Connections Meeting Overview On Friday, September 4, 2026, RAFIO had the pleasure of welcomi

Event Report Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Location: 270 Marier Avenue, Vanier, ON K1L 5P8 Organizer: Résilience Active des Familles Immigrantes en Ontario (RAFIO) Project: “Together Against Hate: Strengthening Inclusion and Community Resilience” Theme: Understanding Racism, Combating Discrimination, Inclusion, and Community Resilience Activity Overview On Saturday, August 29, 2026, RAFIO had the pleasure of bringing community members together as part of the project “Togeth

Event Report Location: Vanier, Ottawa, Ontario Organizer: Office of the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Vanier Participants: Seniors supported by RAFIO Theme: Community Engagement, Socialization, and Relationship Building Activity Overview The seniors supported by RAFIO were personally invited to participate in the Vanier Annual Community Barbecue, organized by the Honourable Mona Fortier. This invitation provided RAFIO seniors with an opportunity to take pa

Event Report Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Location: Calypso Water Park Organizer: Résilience Active des Familles Immigrantes en Ontario (RAFIO) Theme: Intergenerational Connection, Socialization, Inclusion, and Community Well-Being Activity Overview On Thursday, August 13, 2026, youth and seniors supported by RAFIO participated in a recreational outing to Calypso Water Park. The activity aimed to create an opportunity for people from different generations within the commun

Event Report Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6C7 Theme: Artificial Intelligence Awareness, Digital Literacy, and Critical Thinking Development Activity Overview On Friday, July 31, 2026, RAFIO youth participated in an interactive activity dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence (AI). The session aimed to raise awareness among young people about a technology that is increasingly present in their dail

Event Report Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6C7 Project: “Aging Well Together: Breaking Isolation and Building Connections” Theme: Socialization, Combating Social Isolation, and Active Aging Activity Overview On Saturday, July 25, 2026, RAFIO seniors gathered for a community barbecue organized as part of the project “Aging Well Together: Breaking Isolation and Building Connections.” The activity aimed t

Event Report Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6C7 Theme: Digital Skills Development, Independence, and Digital Inclusion Activity Overview On Saturday, July 25, 2026, RAFIO seniors participated in a computer literacy class aimed at strengthening their digital skills and promoting independence in an increasingly connected world. The activity aimed to support participants in using everyday technological too

Event Report Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6C7 Theme: Physical Activity, Active Aging, Well-Being, and Socialization Activity Overview On Saturday, July 25, 2026, RAFIO seniors gathered for a fitness walk organized to promote physical activity, well-being, and social interaction among participants. This activity was part of RAFIO’s efforts to promote active aging. Its objective was to encourage seniors

Activity Report Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6C7 Theme: Building self-confidence and strengthening self-esteem Activity Overview On Friday, July 24, 2026, RAFIO youth participated in an interactive activity focused on developing self-confidence, an important skill for their personal, social, and academic development. The purpose of the activity was to encourage participants to reflect on how they percei

Activity Report Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6C7 Theme: Different communication styles and the importance of healthy and respectful communication Activity Overview On Friday, July 17, 2026, RAFIO youth participated in a workshop focused on different communication styles. The purpose of the activity was to help participants better understand their own ways of communicating and develop strategies that pro

Activity Report Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Unit 203, Vanier, Ontario Theme: Cultural diversity, cultural sharing, and inclusion Activity Overview On Friday, July 10, 2026, RAFIO organized a youth activity focused on discovering and sharing the different cultures represented within the group. The purpose of the activity was to create a space where youth could introduce their cultural backgrounds, share their traditions, and learn mo

Activity Report Date: Friday, July 3, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 233 Montréal Road, Suite 204, Ottawa, Ontario Theme: Youth consultation on psychological well-being and mental health among Black Francophone youth Activity Overview On Friday, July 3, 2026, RAFIO youth, in partnership with Family Services and Counselling Ottawa (SFC), participated in a consultation activity marking the launch of a new psychological well-being promotion program for Black Francophone youth age

Activity Report Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 Location: RAFIO Office – 235 Montréal Road, Suite 203, Ottawa, Ontario Theme: Board games, socialization, leadership, and youth engagement Activity Overview On Friday, June 26, 2026, RAFIO organized a youth activity centered around board games, socialization, and strengthening relationships among young people. The purpose of the activity was to provide youth with a warm, inclusive, and welcoming space where they could spend time tog

Activity Report Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Location: La Cité – Ottawa, Ontario Organizer: RAFIO Target Audience: Youth from Grades 7 to 12 Introduction On Thursday, June 25, 2026, RAFIO youth from Grades 7 through 12 participated in an educational visit to La Cité as part of an activity designed to introduce them to post-secondary education opportunities. The purpose of the visit was to encourage young people to pursue their education in French, introduce them to the wide