Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew

10/22/2026

📜 Preserve Your Story. Dig Into Your Roots Archival Session

Did you know? Arnprior was founded at the convergence of the Madawaska and Ottawa Rivers, quickly becoming a thriving 19th-century timber town driven by the historic McLachlin Lumber Mill.

This fall, in partnership with the Arnprior McNab/Braeside Archives, participate in Dig Into Your Roots! Work directly with professional archivists to build your family tree, record oral histories and assemble custom preservation boxes for your cherished family records.

Arnprior Public Library
Free admission, but registration is strictly capped at 6 families (5 max per family)! Each family will receive file folders that are archival safe too!!

🍂 Fall Tip: While in Arnprior, take a walk through the Gillies Grove Nature Reserve to see Canada's tallest hemlock trees in full fall color!
🔗 Register your family today here: https://liplanarkrenfrew.ca/event/dig-into-your-roots-preserving-family-history

10/21/2026

Valley Fall Driving Safety & Weekend Music! 🎶

Autumn weather in Renfrew and Lanark Counties brings beautiful foliage, but roads require extra caution:

Fall Driving Tip: Wet leaves on asphalt can be as slippery as ice! Watch for early morning frost on bridges, allow extra stopping distance and keep an eye out for wildlife during dawn and dusk.
P.S: Now is also the ideal time to schedule your winter tire installation!

🎸 Regional Fall Event: Catch live music across rural halls this week as part of the performing in historic venues throughout Lanark and Renfrew!

Specifically
Royal Wood - October 23rd
https://ontariosmallhalls.com/2026-series-schedule/royal-wood-mississippi-mills-almonte-on/

Rum Ragged - October 24th
https://ontariosmallhalls.com/2026-series-schedule/rum-ragged-lanark-on/

🔗 Check out our Culture Connect events too!!!
www.liplanarkrenfrew.ca/events

10/21/2026

Why Pluralism?

Fact directly from: Global Pluralism Monitor

10/20/2026

Diversity is about who is in the room. Pluralism is about taking active steps to ensure everyone truly belongs!

As part of the Fall Culture Connect series, join speaker Suli Adams for an impactful presentation on Pluralism at the Petawawa Public Library on Thursday, October 22nd.

Suli will explore how pluralism puts inclusion into action to overcome social and cultural exclusion, drawing on personal experiences and global examples from Trinidad, India, and Malawi to inspire meaningful local connection.

6:30pm-7:45pm
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cultivating-pluralism-a-talk-with-suli-adams-tickets-2003022573437?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/19/2026

There is something powerful about sharing your culture.

It might be through food, music, sport, stories, traditions, or simply an invitation to learn something new. When we share a piece of who we are, we create an opportunity for someone else to understand us a little better, and for all of us to discover what we have in common.

Our recent Multicultural Market, held in partnership with the Petawawa Ramble, was a wonderful example of what can happen when a community makes space for those connections.

It was a day filled with culture, conversation, food, family, and plenty of opportunities to learn from one another. From trying something new to sharing something familiar, every interaction helped build a little more understanding and a stronger sense of belonging.

Creating welcoming communities isn’t just about welcoming people when they arrive. It’s about creating opportunities for people to participate, contribute, be curious, and feel that their culture has a place here.

Thank you to everyone who shared their culture, showed up with curiosity, and helped make the day such a meaningful celebration of our community.

When we make space for each other’s stories and traditions, we all become a little more connected. ❤️

10/19/2026

HAPPY FALL CULTURE CONNECT DAY EVERYONE!!!!!🍂🍁🍂
Make sure to visit our events and don't hesitate to share with us your Fall Cultural Events too!!

www.liplanarkrenfrew.ca/events

10/19/2026

💡 Cultivating Pluralism: Moving Diversity into Active Inclusion

Join us this Thursday, October 22nd at the Petawawa Public Library for an impactful presentation on Pluralism, presented by Suli Adams as part of Fall Culture Connect!

Suli will explore how communities can move beyond passive diversity toward active inclusion. Drawing on personal global experiences from Trinidad, India, and Malawi, Suli shares actionable steps to foster genuine belonging in rural Canadian communities.

Petawawa Public Library
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:30pm-7:45pm
Free!

🏛️ Town History Spotlight: Long before Petawawa became home to Garrison Petawawa in 1905, the area served as a vital meeting and trading grounds for the Algonquin First Nation along the Ottawa River.

Registration required:

Discover how actively embracing our differences builds stronger, more resilient communities where everyone belongs and thrives.

10/17/2026

TOMORROW WE RAMBLE!!!

The annual Petawawa Ramble is back, and we’re bringing the ultimate fall energy! Grab a warm drink, wander through the amazing pumpkin and scarecrow displays around town and stroll over to the Petawawa Civic Center (beside the Container Market) for the Multicultural Market! 🛍️✨

Treat yourself to authentic treats from Alma Sweets, fresh brews from Neutron Coffee Roasters, art by painters Mohammad and Tamer Al-Jaqadar, plus live rhythms from a Brazilian drummer and flamenco guitar! ☕🥁🎨💃

16 Civic Centre Rd, Petawawa!!

10/16/2026

🍁 Autumn in the Valley: Fall Tips & Weekend Events!

As autumn temperatures dip across Lanark and Renfrew, we're sharing essential advice for newcomers and long-time residents alike:

💡 Fall & Winter Clothing Tip: Waterproof rubber boots keep rain out, but insulated winter boots with slip-resistant rubber soles are essential for freezing conditions. Layer up with moisture-wicking inner layers under a windproof coat!

🎃 Weekend Fall Event: The annual Petawawa Ramble kicks off this weekend from 10am-3pm

Take a self-guided tour through town to admire creative pumpkin displays, autumn scarecrows and local business showcases. PLUS OUR MULTICULTURAL MARKET at the Container Market!!!!

Food vendors: Loco Loca Empanadas, Alma Sweets, Samosa Lady

Goods vendors: Painters (Mohammad and Tamer Al-jokhadar), Neutron Coffee Roasters

Performances: Amazing singing performance (10:30), Flamenco guitar performance (11:30), Brazilian drumming workshop, open participation!! (1:00)

Activities: Cricket demonstration through Ottawa Tuskers and Petawawa Lions Club, kids' craft table with LRISS, and amazing lawn games with RSIFEO

🔗 Read our full info on the new LIP portal www.liplanarkrenfrew.ca/events

10/15/2026

🏏 Give Cricket a Try! 🌍

Ever wondered what all the excitement around cricket is about? Here’s your chance to give it a try!

As part of the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew’s Culture Connect Multicultural Market, in partnership with the Town of Petawawa’s , the Pembroke Lions Cricket Team and Ottawa Tuskers, we’re inviting everyone to come out and experience the game for themselves.

Whether you’ve played before or have never picked up a bat, this is a chance to learn, play, connect and have some fun with members of our community.

📅 Sunday
📍 Petawawa Civic Centre
⏰ 12–3 p.m.

Come for the cricket, stay for the multicultural market, food, culture and community connections!

Everyone is welcome. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a little competitive spirit! 🏏💚