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EWC Participants Celebrate Canada
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.
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Health & Medicine week a great insight into careers
Participants Julie Van and Nicole Regular talk about their experience during the Medicine & Health week at Encounters with Canada.
Find out more about EWC's Medicine & Health and other theme weeks.
VIDEO: African Drumming with Fana Soro at Arts & Culture Week
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.
$100 discount for the August 2018 Arts & Culture Week!
EWC launches its new calendar with the unique Arts & Culture week from August 26 to September 1, 2018. Discover a world of creative possibilities, stimulating activities and life-long lasting experiences and memories.
Teacher Appreciation Day at EWC
It's Teacher Appreciation Day! Encounters with Canada would simply not exist without the support of Canadian teachers from coast to coast.
VIDEO: Science & Ecology at Encounters
From April 22 to 28, 115 participants visited Parliament, connected with nature at the Ottawa Carleton Wildlife Centre, discovered the Gatineau Park, explored the Laflèche cave, and learned about Environmental Sciences at the St Lawrence River institute.
VIDEO: Students Remember Vimy at Encounters with Canada
Dressed in their bright red sweaters, 127 students from every province and territory headed to Ottawa’s War Memorial for a ceremony commemorating the 101th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy.
Encounters is now plastic bottle free!
In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, Encounters with Canada is moving away from disposable plastic bottles.
Democracy & Youth Mock Elections
On March 22, 2018, the Democracy & Youth participants took part in Mock elections and met with MPs Peter Schiefke and Martin Shields.
VIDEO: Tech & Food at Encounters with Canada
Michael Hoffort, Farm Credit Canada President and CEO talks about the first ever Tech & Food week offered for teens at Encounters with Canada.
VIDEO: Participants take up the Communications Challenge
In October 2017, Communication & Social Media participants took up the Communication Challenge. Divided in teams, they had to produce a video about one of the week's events. Resulting videos were imaginative, lively and fun! Watch this video created by Cameron, Emmy, Isaac and Zaya.
Participants Meet with Ambassadors During the Global Affairs Week
Encounters with Canada Global Affairs participants had the opportunity to discuss life as a diplomat with Teuku Faizasyah, Ambassador of Indonesia, Raoul Delcorde, Ambassador of Belgium, Kareen Rispal, Ambassador of France, Beat Nobs, Ambassador of Switzerland, Diego Stacy, Ambassador of Ecuador
In Flanders Fields Commemorative Trip
In July 2017, for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, the Belgian Embassy in Canada and Encounters with Canada sent 5 youth overseas to discover Canada's involvement in Belgium's battlefields.
The Belgian Embassy and Encounters with Canada send five young Canadians to Flanders
Ottawa, July 21 2017 – On Belgian National Day, the five winners of the contest In Flanders Fields were received at the residence of Belgian Ambassador Raoul Delcorde.
Encounters with Canada Volunteers Awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Ottawa, April 24, 2017 - This morning, the Governor General of Canada, his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Michael White and John Shaw, two long-time Encounters with Canada (EWC) volunteers.
It takes a village…
This year I got to give back to my community in a unique way, as a Teacher-Monitor with "Encounters with Canada from October 9th - October 14th.
EWC 2016 Christmas Campaign
The holiday season is quickly approaching and, as part of our annual tradition, Encounters with Canada is helping needy generosity to help give four families, with young children, a helping hand - and a families in our community.
Youth Ambassadors from across Canada to share their Ottawa 2017 experiences
The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are pleased to announce a partnership with Encounters with Canada to enrich the experience of young Canadians during Canada’s sesquicentennial year.
