The Ottawa Men's Issues Meetup is a discussion and event-oriented group hosted by the Canadian Association for Equality, which provides public programs, campus outreach, multimedia, research and public policy engagement related to Men's Issues Awareness. You can learn more at www.equalitycanada.com. Contact info is available at http://equalitycanada.com/contact/ Canadian Association for Equality Mandate The Canadian Association for Equality is committed to achieving equality for all Canadians, r …

We are a group of professional, educated and hard working mothers based in Ottawa and Gatineau and we strive to build a group to network for mothers to discuss issues that pertain to raising children, dealing with our careers, living our family lives, making friends and most importantly having fun. We will meet up weekly and set up play dates for our children, and arrange for mom-only events such ice cream days, brunches, group events for entertainment, educational and other activities (movies, …

The Glebe Minyan (TGM), Ottawa’s Renewal community, an egalitarian, inclusive and welcoming community the TGM offers a progressive, innovative approach to Judaism. Formed 2011/5772, our activities are planned to support spiritual growth, and to engage and integrate the heart, mind, body, and soul. We have program of regular prayer services, educational and social events including weekly Torah study, twice monthly potluck Shabbat dinners, Shabbat in the Park picnics, Sukkah in the Park, as well a …

This meetup group is for Ottawa members and supporters of Fair Vote Canada. 1. We educate the public on the shortcomings of our current electoral system. Learn what's wrong: http://www.fairvotecanadancr.ca/?q=no... 2. We call for a democratic process to discuss which electoral system would be best for Canada. Learn about other electoral systems: http://www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca...... 3. We meet and organize to change the electoral system, within and between referendums. - Subscribe to ou …

Meet great people, learn great things, leave grateful! The Art of Living has been bringing people together for the last 30 years  in 5 continents around the world. Join like minded people, share learn and discover great ways to live a healthy and happy life. The breath has a great secret to offer... Founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living runs programs and workshops around the world that use a revolutionary breathing technique, the Sudarshan Kriya®, which is traditionally understood …

Friends of Kettle Island is a group that aims to protect this urban natural greenspace by promoting its recreational use throughout the year. In time, we hope that promote its protection as a National Urban Park. You will have the satisfaction of having been one of the first sponsors of this vision. Employing a use it or lose it approach, we encourage people to join our tours of the island by canoe, kayak, rowing shell, sailboat, snowshoe, skates, and skis. It's tall trees, splendid beaches, and …

The main goal of this meetup group is to educate others about the fundamentals of Buddhism. In this 4 part series which will be on the first saturday of every month (starting February), you will learn commonly used Buddhist terms and also what it takes to become a Buddhist.

About Ottawa's Windows Server User Group What is OWSUG.ca? OWSUG.ca is the Ottawa Windows Server User Group. We are more than one hundred of your colleagues throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area. OWSUG.ca is a not-for-profit organization focusing on all aspects of Microsoft technology from software to hardware. OWSUG.ca is a community… peers who meet on a monthly basis to learn and discuss new and existing technologies with industry leaders. Why should YOU join OWSUG.ca? We are committed to …

Film screening of A Walk to Beautiful. Engel Entertainment's 1 hour, award-wining feature documentary tells the stories of 5 Ethiopian women who suffer from devastating childbirth injuries and embark on a journey to regain their health and reclaim their lost dignity. Join them as they make the choice to take the long and arduous journey to the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in search of a cure and a new life. Admission is free: http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/5937393905 The Hub 71 Bank street, 6th …

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Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech So …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Every other month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

The Ottawa Quantified Self meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. Your host for the Ottawa meetup will be Artur Denysenko (Twitter @adenysenko). Write me with your recommendations, tips, and observations. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share w …

Birth art, as coined by Pam England from Birthing From Within, is a creative activity for pregnant women and new moms to use to connect to their motherhood journey and explore aspects of it. No art experience is necessary. The Birth Art Cafe is a weekly meeting of pregnant women and new moms to connect make art together. Here is a short video that shows more than words can say, what to expect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Xbk_604N0&feature=related If you are a birth professional or mother pa …

Samba Ottawa, is the city’s only bateria (percussion band) and Samba School. Operating out of the Old Town Hall in Ottawa East on Main Street at Hawthorne Street, in partnership with the Community Activities Group (CAG), Samba Ottawa is not just a band but also a community of adults of all ages with a passion for Brazilian percussion, rhythm, music, and culture. Formed in June 2000, the group has played more than 200 performances and parades including numerous TV appearances and workshops. Many …

The Women’s Network of Ottawa (WNO) is an organization of approximately 400 business and professional women that meets at a variety of central locations and times as a networking opportunity and to educate and inform our members through guest speakers.  We have been providing an open forum for women to network since 1977 – now over 30 years!  We usually have between 25 to 50 women at each meeting ranging from early 20s right on up... More than 80% of our members are in the private sector or are …

The Ottawa Reenactment Group is for those interested in history and bringing the past to life regardless of period. You might be interested in representing a member of the military (musket or music) or a civilian of a specific period. If you have ever wanted to be someone from the past then this group is for you. "Historical reenactment is an educational activity in which participants attempt to recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. This may be as narrow as a specific moment fro …

Welcome to the Ottawa Chapter of Ladies Learning Code - a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization providing women (and men*) the opportunity to learn beginner-friendly computer programming and other technical skills through hands-on workshops. We're all about showing people that learning to hack can be fun! Almost 2000 women (and men) have participated in one of our workshops since August 2011, and after receiving many requests to offer workshops outside of Toronto, we've decided to finally go …

Let's face it, the days of financial planning solely around market securities such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds are coming to an end. A lot of investors are disappointed with their returns and are unsure of where to look. Alternative investment options which were historically considered niche areas are now emerging as primary investment opportunities. Alternative investments can be broadly described as investments that are not classified as traditional investments, such as stocks, bonds, ca …