• September 16th, 2025 Downtown - The Shed on Sparks Street

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    From 12-1:30pm on September 16th the Culture Plan team will be joining the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition's Songs from the Shed on Sparks Street, presented in partnership with the Downtown BIA.

    Share your thoughts on the future of culture in Ottawa as you enjoy live performances by multi-instrumentalist Nawfel Djari and singer-songwriter Kenny Hayes.

  • September 4th, 2025 Byward Market - Cinq à Sept: The Extended Sessions hosted by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition

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    Join us in the George Street Plaza (55 Byward Market Square) from 5-9pm as we soak in the sounds of some of Ottawa's finest local artists at the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition's weekly free outdoor concert series in the historic Byward Market.

  • June 25th, 2025 Downtown – Arts Ottawa's Shared Ground Design Charette (Ticket Required)

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    On June 25th the cultural planning team will be supporting Arts Ottawa in kicking off Shared Ground, a day-long session bringing together artists, cultural & community leaders to discuss how to transform underused urban spaces into cultural assets.

    The team will be focused on encouraging discussions about cultural space – what are our current assets, gaps and opportunities for the future.

    Registration is required. More information is available here: Arts Ottawa

  • June 21-22, 2025 Herongate – Jamad Basketball Camp for Girls (Registration Required)

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    Want to move a little? The Jamad Basketball Camp, an international non-profit to encourage young girls in sports will be coming to Ottawa the weekend of June 21-22nd! In collaboration with Future Paths Network, let's have conversation about basketball culture in Ottawa.

    Be sure to join us at the Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse, from 11am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday – we're excited to see you there!

    Registration is required. Learn more here: Jamad Fiin - Nonprofit

  • June 21st, 2025 Katimavik-Hazeldean – Kanata South Safety Day

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    Just like Skye & Chase from Paw Patrol, the cultural planning team will be joining councillor Hubley at his annual safety day, this June 21st ! While you get the chance to meet and connect with city first responders at Walter Baker Park come and share your thoughts on culture with us.

  • Join us June 7 – 8 at Stittsville Multicultural Festival, Lowertown Summer Festival and Doors Open Ottawa

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    City of Ottawa staff and partners from Future Paths Network are hitting the road for a weekend packed with events across the city. You’ll be able to find the team at the following spaces and places across the weekend.

    Share your thoughts on the future of culture in Ottawa!

    June 7

    Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival

    12 – 4pm

    Village Square Park - 6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Sittsville Main

    Lowertown Summer Festival

    11am – 3pm

    Jules Morin Park - 400 Clarence St E, Ottawa, ON K1N 5R9

    Doors Open Ottawa

    10am – 4pm

    Cumberland Village Heritage Museum - 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K4C 1G3

    Dominion Observatory (Central Experimental Farm) - 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X2

    12 - 9pm

    Arts Court - 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2

    June 8

    Doors Open Ottawa

    10am – 4pm

    The Gladstone Theatre - 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4



  • What We Learned - Public Engagement Launch Sessions

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    The What We Learned Report covering findings from the public launch sessions held from April 1-3 is available now!

    Thank you to all who participated and supported these first public engagement sessions and the project team looks forward to continuing to engage throughout the coming months.

    Download What We Learned Report 1 - Public Engagement Launches.

  • Join us in person or online for the launch of the public engagement process

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    Join us for the Public Engagement Process Launch for Ottawa's Next Culture Plan, where we will explore the future of culture in Ottawa together. This is an opportunity for residents, cultural groups, and community leaders to help shape a new city-wide Culture Plan that reflects all of Ottawa’s communities.

    Event Details:

    📍 Culture Plan Engagement Process Launch (French) 📅 April 1, 2025 📍 Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre 🕕 6 to 8 pm

    📍 Culture Plan Engagement Process Launch (English) 📅 April 2, 2025 📍 Michele Heights Community Centre (Bayshore) 🕕 6 to 8 pm

    📍 Culture Plan Engagement Process Launch (Bilingual with simultaneous interpretation) (Virtual) 📅 April 3, 2025 💻 Online 🕕 12 to 1:30 pm (Registration Closed)

    Places are limited due to venue capacity.