The Canadian Association of Police Governance Supports IWSO
CAPG Directs $3600 to IWSO in general support of IWSO Programming ...
Telus Friendly Future Foundation Grants IWSO $20,000
Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2021… Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) an-nounces the receipt of a donation of $20,000 from the Telus Friendly Future Founda-tion™ to support the IWSO Children Who Witness Violence Program.
Children Who Witness Violence Program Get’s a Boost
The Ottawa Community Foundation Grants $25,000 to IWSO in support of The Children Who Witness Violence Program
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Supports IWSO with Capital Funding
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company shows it’s support with a donation of $10,000 to assist IWSO with capital costs
NATILLA COLOMBIANA (COLOMBIA PUDDING)
On December 7th in Colombia, friends get together to celebrate “el dia e las velitas”, a Christmas tradition in honor of the Virgin Mary. They light candles in front of their houses or on their balconies, cook traditional Christmas treats, like Natilla and Buñuelos and of course, they party
Settlement Success Story
My name is Aida and I came across an IWSO poster at my adult high school in 2020. Determined to pass my Canadian Citizenship Test after a previous unsuccessful attempt, I was immediately intrigued and began attending the online weekly citizenship lectures and discussion groups offered by IWSO.
Elizabeth Doyle-Donor Story
Elizabeth Doyle, an active supporter of IWSO shares why she wanted to give back to helping immigrant women and especially IWSO.
How do I become a Canadian citizen?
For many Canadians, their citizenship is obtained by birth, either because they were born in Canada, or they have a Canadian parent. However, Canadian citizenship can also be granted to Permanent Residents through what is called the “naturalization” process.
Racial Profiling in a Criminal Context
In law, racial profiling occurs when race or racial stereotypes are used, either consciously or unconsciously, and to any degree, in the selection or treatment of a suspect.
Ajiaco Bogotano (Colombia)
We typically serve the soup in ceramic black bowls just like the one in the photo, sitting in a basket . Ajiaco its a part of Christmas celebration for people in Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
