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SUMMARY:Ottawa At Night Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop to Equip Ottawa Nightlife Workers with Tools to Prevent Harassment and Violence\n\n\nOttawa\, ON — A series of free workshops will soon be offered to support staff working in Ottawa’s nightlife sector\, including venues\, bars\, and nightclubs. The initiative is designed to create safer\, more responsive nightlife environments by providing frontline workers with practical tools to prevent and address harassment and violence\, particularly sexual violence. \nThis initiative is part of the Nightlife Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan of the Ottawa Nightlife Office\, which aims to strengthen safety\, inclusion\, and resilience across the city’s nightlife community. \nThe workshops are being delivered by Social Collective\, a Canadian harm reduction organization known for its expertise in nightlife safety\, community health\, and inclusive training programs across the country. Social Collective specializes in working with nightlife venues\, festivals\, and cultural spaces to equip staff and communities with the tools they need to promote safety\, reduce harm\, and foster positive experiences. \nAre you a bartender\, manager\, security staff\, or frontline worker in a nightlife venue? This workshop is for you! \nThe training sessions will cover: \n\nBystander intervention strategies\n\n\nHarassment and sexual violence prevention approaches\n\n\nUnderstanding and addressing involuntary intoxication\n\n\nSupporting staff well-being and resilience\n\n\nPractical tips for developing internal practices and policies\n\n\nAn overview of local resources for support\, health\, and safety\n\nWorkshops will take place at Club SAW\, Arts Court on the following dates: \n\nNovember 16 (English)\, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nNovember 24 (English\, French)\, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\n\nOrganizers emphasize that the training is not only about protecting patrons but also about empowering nightlife staff with the knowledge and confidence to manage challenging situations and support one another in the workplace. By fostering safer spaces and healthier workplaces\, the sessions aim to strengthen Ottawa’s growing commitment to a vibrant\, inclusive\, and safe nightlife. \nParticipation is free of charge\, and nightlife workers across the city are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/ottawa-at-night-workshop/
LOCATION:Club SAW\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1A 0K7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Community Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:A completely free\, public folk festival for the Ottawa community\, presented by FOLK CANADA. \n\n\nOCTOBER 19th\, 20251 PM – 8 PMST CHARLES MARKET – 135 Barrette St\, Vanier\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM\nJESSICA PEARSON & THE EAST WIND\nPerformance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 PM\nLOVE ME TENDER: LOVE SONGS I WROTE OR WISH I WROTE\nWorkshop featuring CARA LUFT\, DECLAN O’DONOVAN\, AMBRE MCLEAN\, EMPRESS NYIRINGANGO & EMMA LAMONTAGNE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM\nHANNAH & NATHAN – FAMILY SET\nFamily Friendly Tunes! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 PM\nTHIS KITCHEN’S ON FIRE: A KITCHEN PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA\nWorkshop featuring ELLORIE MCKNIGHT\, LEVOLUME\, TEILHARD FROST\, IRISH MILLIE AND HANNAH & NATHAN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:45 PM\nARIANA FIG\nPerformance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM\nVANIER PLAYBOYS\nPerformance
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/community-folk-fest/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025 is your chance to connect\, learn\, and celebrate with local entrepreneurs\, experts\, and business advocates as Small Business Week kicks off in Ottawa. Whether you’re a startup founder\, a seasoned business owner\, or a future business owner\, this full-day event at Bayview Yards features networking\, expert panels\, and actionable workshops designed to empower small businesses. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGet inspired by stories of longevity and resilience from Ottawa’s longest-standing small business legends.\nEngage with workshops on pressing topics like AI for business\, new HR and employment law changes\, accessing funding\, digital presence\, and ecommerce.\nDiscover fresh perspectives on mental health and wellness for small business owners\, hear from keynote speakers\, and connect over breakfast\, lunch\, and coffee breaks with local catering.\nNetwork and celebrate Ottawa’s vibrant entrepreneurial community with prizes\, sponsor sessions\, and a variety of breakout sessions focused on real solutions and growth.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/ottawa-small-business-summit/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Rd.\, ON\, K1Y 2C5\, Canada
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