Ottawa – Ottawa & Area SE Directory

theSpace

Len Fardella — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:30:52 +0000

Why theSpace?

Many neurodivergent adults find themselves to be at an impasse. As individuals graduate from support programs or secondary school and seek to transition and participate in the world of jobs, they often find themselves without many choices. Most individuals find, too, that there is a lack of options that enable continued, progressive engagement in society and in their own personal development and connection.

Our members have the opportunity for real involvement in growing social belonging through their creations and co-creations.

Not only is theSpace a gathering place, it is a platform for building lifelong community networks, which in turn harness new resources and innovation.

theSpace also supports individuals who are often not fully represented or given a voice or a platform to express personal agency within so many mainstream programs–introducing an approach which instead moves away from traditional notions of ‘a job’, and toward an embodiment of more broad forms of social citizenship and identity.

theSpace operates an online store of items designed by its members. Proceeds are shared directly with artists.

Beaded Dreams

Len Fardella — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:15:35 +0000

When I was just a young one, my parents took my brother and I out on the Pow Wow trail where they’d sell their handmade goods and we’d all share in an experience like no other. Some of the best memories of my childhood were from these road trips, traveling from place to place across Canada and the United States. In 1994, my parents opened up their very own Native arts and crafts store in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – They named it Beaded Dreams. Over the years they’ve gained loyal customers while making new ones all the time, and in 2007, they passed Beaded Dreams down to me and I’ve been taking care of this baby ever since.

We sell a range of items including jewelry, moccasins and mitts, dreamcatchers, Native art, handmade candles and soaps, smudge medicines (ie. sage), books, stones and crystals, craft supplies and much more.

Second Aura

Len Fardella — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:05:31 +0000

Sakku Ventures

Len Fardella — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:29:00 +0000

At Sakku Ventures, we are proud to be a Canadian Inuit-owned company, dedicated to fostering a new way of doing business based on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners. We are passionate about creating beautiful and engaging workspaces that reflect the values and culture of their users while also giving back to our local Indigenous communities. With 10 years of experience, our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure you end up with a space that fits your vision and your budget.

Makatew Workshops

Len Fardella — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:06:22 +0000

Marc Forgette, a French Algonquin member of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (formerly Wahgoshig First Nation) started Makatew Workshops with nothing but a hunger for purpose and a vision to reclaim his heritage. Today, he pours his heart and soul into sharing his culture through hands-on workshops and educational speaking engagements.

ur workshops are available in person (at your office or facility), virtually, or a combination of both. We can host groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 people depending on the workshop and location. We can also tailor our content to your unique audience or needs.

Each participant assembles a traditional Indigenous craft while learning about its history and significance. We also discuss topics like truth and reconciliation, providing an open environment to ask questions without judgment.

The Kelu’si Collective

Len Fardella — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:31:04 +0000

Kwe! We are a mother and daughter passionate about honouring our Mi’kmaq culture, creating beautiful things and making a difference in our community. As a social enterprise, 15% of monthly proceeds are donated to an Indigenous charity or organization. We are located in Ottawa, ON on unceded Algonquin territory, but our roots are in Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland), Mi’kma’ki territory. We look forward to sharing our passion for creativity and culture with you! Wela’lin.

WEB-ONLY. NO PHYSICAL STORE.

Spread The Joy

Len Fardella — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:40:29 +0000

Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to creating and providing families & individuals with innovative, high quality, and cost effective community based programs and services that promote a strong sense of well being while making a positive contribution to our culturally diversified community.

ICSS Spread The Joy Social Enterprise sells a variety of locally-sourced and handmade products including products from their own farm, Sow and Grow.

The Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild (OVWSG)

Len Fardella — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:58:43 +0000

The objectives of the Guild are to promote interest and education in weaving, spinning and related fibre arts and to encourage a high standard of craftsmanship and design.

We offer a wide variety of workshops in spinning, weaving, felting, dyeing and basketry. See our Workshops page for full details, or check out the current schedule “at a glance”.

The Ottawa Shambhala Centre

Len Fardella — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:09:42 +0000

The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction, regular practice sessions, and classes and weekend retreats for new and experienced practitioners. Our community welcomes people from all walks of life, traditions and religions. The Shambhala teachings point to innate goodness as the nature of all individuals and society. Developing confidence in basic goodness through meditation supports us in cultivating gentleness and bravery in daily life and in service to others.

Multifaith Housing Initiative – MHI

Len Fardella — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:59:59 +0000

Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) exists to build affordable housing that helps fix Ottawa’s housing crisis and gets at-risk people into secure, safe homes. You don’t need us to tell you about housing issues and homelessness in our communities, you can see it for yourself. Traditional practices have not been working… so MHI has adopted a different approach. We are a coalition of faith groups who work with local businesses, civil society, the City of Ottawa and federal/provincial governments to build and house our communities for the future. This new way of working has created homes for more than 400 people, with more on the way. It has opened up new ways to gather the commitment, skills and resources that build homes and strengthen communities. To have a safe, secure, affordable home is life changing.

MHI owns a total of 134 units, housing between 300 and 400 people