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I have had the opportunity this week to participate in the media and communications week at Encounters with Canada in Ottawa. It has been an unforgettable experience where I have met people from across Canada and was introduced to other cultures.

An interview with Valdemar Amigo, incoming Director of Encounters with Canada

On March 25, 2019, Dr. Adrienne Junek spoke to Encounters with Canada Health & Medicine participants. She told them about health-related careers and gave them pointers on how to be successful in that field. Ms.

During their Democracy & Youth week at Encounters with Canada, participants from all over the country took part in a week-long mock election. See results in this video.

On February 28, 2019, Member of Parliament Martin Shields (Bow River, AB), invited retiring Encounters with Canada Director General Linda Brunet to the House of Commons, where he stood to recognize her years of service to the organization. Mr.

- A message from Anthony Wilson Smith, President and CEO of Historica Canada -

With mixed emotions, I am announcing that Linda Brunet will retire from her position as Director-General of Encounters With Canada. Her formal departure date is March 31, 2019.

Encounters with Canada is proud to announce its partnership with Lockheed Martin Canada [NYSE: LMT] for this fall’s Science & Technology week, set for November 11-17, 2018.

From June 26 to July 2, 2018, 130 students from across Canada came to Encounters with Canada in Ottawa to celebrate our great nation. They discovered Ottawa and its sites, visited Parliament, learned about Indigenous traditions, and took part in Canada day celebrations.

For the last few years, Ivory Coast drummer Fana Soro has been offering worksphops at Encounters with Canada's Arts & Culture week. More than just drumming, his performance gives students insights into the joys and richness of African Culture.