Conversation with Paolina Valdez
description: This project is an ethnographic interview conducted with Paolina, a fourth-year Sociology student at the University of Ottawa. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, she shares her experiences of cultural adaptation, preservation, and connection as a member of Ottawa’s Latin American and Caribbean community. Through this interview, Paolina reflects on her heritage, the significance of food, music, and celebrations, and the challenges and opportunities of maintaining her Dominican identity while living abroad.
date: 2025-03-20
format: MP3, 7 min 31 s
language: English

Conversation with Rafael
description: Rafael is a Mexican male in his mid-20s who engineers software apps with a team and enjoys playing video games casually in his free time. He has been enjoying a quiet life since moving to Ottawa.
date: 2025-03-24
format: MP3, 8 min 41s
language: English

Conversation with Rafael Rodriguez
description: Rafael Rodriguez is a Dominican-Canadian from Santo Domingo who moved to Canada in 1999 after his grandmother’s passing to join his family. Now living in Ottawa, he actively fosters the Dominican community by organizing cultural events, including hosting this year’s Dominican Independence Day celebration, which features live music, performances, and dancing. He values community connections and has seen Ottawa’s Latin community grow over the years despite the absence of a sizeable Latin neighbourhood. Significant celebrations for him include Christmas, Dominican Independence Day, Dominican Mother’s Day, and community picnics. Passionate about music, food, dancing, and baseball, Rafael also works as a financial advisor, a career he pursued after taking various courses. A pivotal moment in his life was losing his 38-year-old sister to breast cancer in 2012, which led him to prioritize family and a meaningful career. His dedication to community and culture makes him a key figure in preserving Dominican heritage in Ottawa.
date: 2025-02-27
format: MP3, 20 min 17 s
language: English

Conversation with Rommel Molina
description: Romel Molina is a Nicaraguan immigrant and political refugee who moved to Ottawa, Canada, in 1988 at the age of 13 to escape Nicaragua's communist regime. Initially eager to return home, Romel eventually embraced Canadian society. Although he and his family visited Nicaragua frequently until 2018, political instability has since prevented their return. In Canada, Romel found a sense of belonging within the broader Latin community, although he notes a divide between the Nicaraguan community and his own extended family due to political disagreements. Passionate about community involvement, Romel actively participates in events like Latin Fest, drawing inspiration from his parent's cultural engagement. He talks about the upcoming Tamale Festival on April 5th, celebrating Latin American culinary diversity. Romel is also dedicated to preserving his Nicaraguan culture within his family and instilling that into his children. Rommel reinforces through the interview the importance of family and work ethic to himself and his community. His story highlights the vital role of family and community within the Latin diaspora and how each cultural group contributes to Canada's rich diversity and evolving national identity.
date: 2025/03/13
format: MP4, 19min 48s
language: English

Conversation with Saelle Pierre
description: Saelle Pierre is a twenty-three-year-old who profoundly values her Haitian heritage and strong family bonds. She immigrated to Canada in 2009, an experience that shaped her appreciation for both her roots and her new home. Raised in a close-knit household, she was taught resilience, unity, and the importance of cultural identity. For Saelle, family extends beyond blood ties, encompassing the broader Haitian community, with whom she shared traditions and fostered a sense of belonging. She is passionate about preserving her heritage and ensuring future generations remain connected to their culture while embracing new opportunities in Canada.
date: 2025-03-15
format: MP3, 10min 33s
language: English

Conversation with Sandra Carranco
description: Sandra Carranco, a Bolivian immigrant with a PhD in physiotherapy, relocated to Ottawa from Mexico due to political instability in Bolivia. Encouraged by her brother-in-law, she sought safety and economic stability in Canada. Despite initial challenges like language barriers and professional setbacks, Sandra adapted and became an educational assistant. She is deeply committed to preserving Bolivian culture in Ottawa. Sandra co-founded a women’s group that plays Pasanaku and organizes cultural events, including Bolivia’s National Day and a Christmas celebration, emphasizing inclusivity. Sandra uses food as an essential vessel of her cultural heritage, seeks ingredients for traditional dishes, and passes cultural values to her children. Sandra’s story illustrates the resilience of Ottawa’s Latin American communities and her desire to change perceptions of Bolivia and Latin America.
date: 2025-03-10
format: MP3, 29 min 13 s
language: English

Conversation with Shameena
description: This interview features Shameena, who migrated from Guyana to Toronto, Canada, at the age of Sixteen with her family. She explained that her father decided to bring them to Toronto because he saw Canada as offering his family better opportunities, education, health care, food, and a higher standard of living. Shameena explained that, luckily, Guyana is one of the few predominantly English-speaking places in the Caribbean, which made coming to Toronto easier, as she and her younger siblings were already proficient in the city's main language. Shameena speaks lovingly about her home in Toronto, where she has established a strong community not only of Guyanese people but also of people of the same religion, and she deeply appreciates the way she can engage with religion locally. Beyond her faith, Shameena describes the primary focus of Guyanese culture to be food and family. Extended family relations are weighted similarly to close relations, as everyone is included in traditions and events. Even without specific social events, families still gather regularly. Food strengthens their cultural roots. Despite immigration from Guyana to Toronto, she continues to uphold her culinary practices and familiar dishes. There are also specialized markets where Guyanese can purchase food for cultural dishes. Given that Toronto is a large and diverse city, Shameena states that Guyanese feel welcome there. Shameena explained that she sees similarities between Guyana and Toronto in that both are immensely diverse places. She enjoys being part of a global community and, although there are differences between her life in Guyana and Canada, she remains deeply connected to her community and family.
creator: Ashmi, Samantha, Lexi, Cordelia and Catriona
date: February 25th, 2026
format: Mp3, File size - 24.9mb
language: English

Conversation with Tamara Toledo from the Latin American Canadian Arts Project (LACAP)
description: We interviewed a representative-Tamara Toledo-- of the Latin American Canadian Arts Project or LACAP. Their mission showcased a good example of support for the community, by the community. Tamara's passion was infectious: “Because my background is in the arts, that sort of has been my focus with that activist intention of changing how art is understood, accepted, and the narratives that are a part of the Canadian dialogue.” LACAP is a Toronto-based organization that helps contemporary Latin American artists who are living in Canada connect to resources, such as help with exhibitions and research. They also provide public programming. LACAP frequently works with Toronto's institutions, such as Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD) and York University, providing lectures and seminars about Latin American artists and the history of Latin American art. LACAP’s two founders are Tamara Toledo and Rodrigo Barreda, who is in operations management. Toledo’s background in Art history and curation allows her to understand the artists' needs on a deeper level and provides mentorship for up-and-coming Latin artists. Having attended OCAD herself, she first-hand encountered the issues that many fellow artists were experiencing, allowing her to work directly with the University's programming to create a more inclusive curriculum. LACAP only has two paid employees; everyone else is contracted, depending on project funding. In 2025, they had 3 paid staff who received payroll thanks to an additional grant they received. In general, the organization relies heavily on a fluctuating number of volunteers, meaning that lots of people are constantly coming and going. LACAP is always looking for helping hands--you can apply on their website if you are interested in getting involved with the Latin arts community. One of LACAP’s main initiatives is Sur Gallery, located right on Toronto's Waterfront. The gallery is a dedicated space used to present contemporary Latin American and La…
date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026.
format: M4A file (29,758 KB)
language: English

Conversation with Taryn Ayton
description: This interview with Taryn Ayton by Adrian Machado is a part of a project for anthropological studies in the Caribbean and Latin America. Taryn is a 21-year-old Jamaican Canadian university student living in the GTA area (Richmond Hill). She is a long-time friend of the interviewer and provides a unique perspective on Carribean identity. The interview covers various aspects of her heritage and identity, such as celebrations, traditional foods, and values. Taryn hopes that her contribution to this project will enrich Canadians’ knowledge of Caribbean stories and bring members of the Latin/ Caribbean community together.
date: Conversation with Taryn Ayton
format: MP3, 20 mins 46 s
language: English

Conversation with Tatiana
description: This interview features Tatiana, a Colombian immigrant living in Canada. Tatiana is a Political Science student at the University of Ottawa. She immigrated from Tunja, northeast of Bogotá, to Canada at the age of 18, seeking new opportunities and to expand her knowledge of the world beyond her hometown. During our conversation, Tatiana opens up about the efforts she’s made to stay connected to her Colombian heritage and the struggles she's faced along the way. One of the main things Tatiana has found difficult to access in Ottawa is ingredients and fresh produce, as she enjoyed at home. Fresh fruit, in particular, holds a special place in her heart, as her family in Colombia owns a fruit farm and she has strong memories of always having delicious fruit at her table. She describes this experience, stating, “I'd say at least once a week. Like the thing I used to love about Colombian foods is like fruits. And my family, at least my mom's side, they have a whole farm to grow fruits. So my house always has them. And here the selection is so limited and it's so tasteless. And I find myself craving like a juice, a lemonade with coconut or with cherry, because we have lemonade at all (*******) times. Like it's good, like a good juice, And I found a store here in Byward that kind of sells juices, but it's like $12 for a glass, which I find it's overpriced.” She noted that when she’s feeling homesick or has a pull to reconnect with her culture, she tends to seek out restaurants that serve Colombian food. In general, Tatiana explained that she sees a few different Latin American businesses around Ottawa, particularly in the Byward Market. Outside of food, Tatiana describes the differences she has noticed between Canadian and Colombian culture during her interview. Particularly, Colombians' collectivism, which she feels is a core value of her culture. She articulated this, stating, “I feel as if Colombians think of their community first a lot of times before taking a decision t…
date: Thursday, January 29th 2026
format: MP3 (21.3 MB)
language: English

Conversation with UNAM-Canada
description: The organization we interviewed for this project is UNAM-Canada, an extension of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico’s largest and oldest public University. UNAM has thirteen international offices located in multiple countries, such as the United States, France, Germany, Spain, China, Chile, and, more recently, the United Kingdom. Founded in 1995, UNAM-Canada serves as the university’s international office in Canada. Located in downtown Hull, in Gatineau, this extension currently employs eighteen staff members. As part of this project, we interviewed Alex Méndez, the Academic Affairs Chief Executive at UNAM-Canada, and Brenda Colín, the Administrative Lead at UNAM-Canada. The UNAM-Canada primarily offers language courses in Spanish, French and English, as well as courses on Mexican and Latin American culture, welcoming more than 800 students each year (Unam Canadá 2019). Most of the students enrolled in Spanish courses come from the region and generally fall into two main categories. The first group consists mostly of retirees who enjoy traveling to Latin America and would like to improve their Spanish skills. The second group includes government employees or professionals who require Spanish for specific purposes and therefore will take classes with UNAM-Canada. When it comes to English and French courses, most participants are international students from UNAM in Mexico. In fact, twice a year, during the summer and winter semesters, the school holds a program called PUMA+. Through this program, Mexican students spend three weeks in Canada developing their English and French skills. In addition, UNAM-Canada is one of only two accredited institutions in Canada authorized to offer the SIELE examination, which provides an internationally recognized certification of Spanish language proficiency (Unam Canadá 2026). As a result, UNAM-Canada has established itself as one of the most important language learning institutions in the National Capital reg…
rights: Pictures taken by Noémie Burrs and Charlotte Lasnier Figure 1. Entrance of UNAM-Canada (March 17, 2026) Figure 2. Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen (November 3, 2024) Figure 3. Library at UNAM-Canada (March 17, 2026)
format: Audio file : MP3 file - 23.0 Mo Images : JPG file - 3.59 Mo ; JPG file - 7.38 Mo Mo ; JPG file - 3.50 Mo
language: English

Conversation with Uribe Dominguez
description: Uribe Dominguez is a devoted leader in Ottawa’s Dominican community, and this interview details how he got where he is today. Born to a family of ten children in the Dominican Republic, Uribe started his life wanting to become a priest, so much so that he travelled to Canada to see Pope John-Paul II once he was an adult. Initially arriving on a short visa, Uribe saw Canada as a place full of opportunity for those willing to work for it and decided to stay. Eventually, he met his wife, and they had four children, raising them in Canada. Uribe takes great pride in the fact that his children are trilingual and speak English, French, and Spanish. Still a devout catholic, Uribe found that church was a valuable way to celebrate his community and soon represented Ottawa’s Dominican Canadians at functions all over Southern Ontario and Quebec. To this day, Uribe cherishes his community and wears Dominica’s colours proudly.
date: 2025-03-12
format: MP3, 15 min 45 s
language: English

Conversation with Vera Cotter
description: This Interview features Vera Cotter and her journey from Trinidad and Tobago to Canada. Born in 1955, Vera spent her early years in Trinidad’s capital, Port of Spain. She then moved at the age of five to Princes Town, where she would spend the rest of her childhood and teenage years until moving abroad to the United States for University. When describing her upbringing, Vera explained that she grew up in a large, multi-generational household and neighbourhood. Education was very important in her family and within her community; you could attend either French or English school. Vera’s family chose the English system and, in turn, expected their children to attend English universities after finishing secondary school, particularly the University of Cambridge. Family is vital to Vera’s culture and has played a central role in how she ended up in the West years ago and how she continues to live today. She articulated that she was only able to go to the United States at all because of her aunt, who was already studying there. She describes this, stating, "our culture, you have to live with family, like you can't just go as a student to a strange land." She later moved to Canada and began attending pharmacy school at the University of Toronto. As she described her time in Toronto, she laughed and explained that she was a bit of a rebel within her family. While studying, she was still required to live with her family and, being in her early twenties, felt a strong need for independence that ultimately led her to drop out of university at the time she described this, stating, “being stuck with relatives, and I had a few more relatives in Toronto. And I just found living with, they became my parents. And it was like too much, too many parents. And we were allowed back then to work like 20 hours a week as a student in Canada. So, I hung out with a crowd that my family did not approve of, it was like, not good. So, there was a lot of pressure. There's school and there's the fr…
date: 2026-03-05
format: MP3 file
language: English

Cropped Black T-Shirt
subject: This is a go-to shirt of University of Ottawa students as it neutral and used in very common outfits you would see University of Ottawa students wearing
description: This black t-shirt can be found amongst all ages, genders, and lifestyle groups found at the University of Ottawa in 2025. This object is so particular because it crosses barriers allowing diverse groups of people to relate and ease themselves with common fashions.
creator: Aritzia LP Canada
source: Aritzia BayShore 100 Bayshore Dr Unit Cc5a Ottawa, ON K2B 8C1 Canada Curated by: Amina Demirdache-Grace; Lilah Hurtubise-Gates; Evelyn Maclver; Faith Mackay; Rebekah Slack
publisher: Aritzia
date: 2022
rights: Aritzia Canada
format: This shirt all black and is made of 57% cotten, 38% polyester, 5% elastane and it is size large. It fits slim and close to the body and it is intended to go down to the waist.
language: English
type: Physical-object - clothing
coverage: This item can be found at Aritzias stores across the country and on their online store. Aritzia LP 611 Alexander St. Vancouver BC, V6A 1E1 Canada

Data Table of the City of Ottawa Operating Budget 2012-2025
creator: Din Betote, Carolyn Phidd, Devon Giguere, and Roodmya Douge
source: 2022 Adopted Budget , City of Ottawa, 8 Dec. 2021, documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents/files/2022_Adopted_Budget_Book_English_CondensedAODA.pdf. 2023 Adopted Budget , City of Ottawa, 1 Mar. 2023, documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/2023%20Adopted%20Budget%20Book%20Part%201-AODA.pdf. 2024 Adopted Budget, City of Ottawa, 6 Dec. 2023, documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/2024%20Adopted%20Budget%20Book%20English%20Condensed-AODA.pdf. 2025 Adopted Budget , City of Ottawa, 11 Dec. 2024, documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/2025%20Adopted%20Budget%20Book%20English%20Condensed-AODA.pdf.
publisher: City of Ottawa

Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen
subject: Photo of event.
description: This image was taken by student Noémie Burrs while attending a Day of the Dead celebration at UNAM-Canada in Gatineau Quebec. The image features vibrant colours, patterns and textures surrounding an alter dedicated to late canadian artist, Jean Paul Riopelle. He is known internationally for pioneering "mosaic" style abstract paintings in the 1950s.
creator: Noémie Burrs

http://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/items/show/146
title: Food Insecurity in Ottawa and Ontario. This table shows the percentage of food insecurity both within Ottawa and the greater Ontario region. Although the numbers have fluctuated in the past five years, food insecurity rose from 15% to 25%.
creator: Din Betote, Carolyn Phidd, Devon Giguere, and Roodmya Douge

Food Vendors in Sandy Hill
description: Our group mapped food vendors (e.g, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery vendors, coffee shops, etc.) in Sandy Hill. We examined each location’s general affordability, the food’s or vendor’s cultural origins, and whether there are food preference availability. Boundaries of our mapping were (North to South) Besserer Street to Mann Avenue, and (West to East) King Edward Avenue to the Rideau River. Understanding what food options exist in the area help to create a picture of Sandy Hill’s livability and discover areas for potential improvement (more diverse food options, healthier options, cheaper options, etc.). ----- As of 2026, Sandy Hill (within the boundaries specified previously) has 43 food vendors. 31 of these vendors, we classified as sit-down or take-out restaurants/food, and pubs and eateries, and 6 vendors we classified as coffee houses, bakeries, or beverage shops. 4 food vendors were convenience stores and the 2 were grocery stores. Most of the food vendors were clustered close to the University, with a high frequency on Laurier Avenue. The two grocery vendors operated on Mann avenue, allowing residents of the neighbourhood living nearby the opportunities to purchase basic food necessities without having to travel to Rideau street and beyond for grocery items. Sandy Hill has many food vendors selling different cuisines including Indian, Mediterranean, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Guyanaese and Caribbean, North African, and French Gastronomy. Affordability fluctuated with most of the affordable food stores operating close to the University. Restaurants closer to Range Road and Strathcona Park had a dramatic increase in price compared to the rest of the food vendors. More often than not, food vendors had at least a few vegan, vegetarian, or halal options available. Most places also allowed for customization and substitutions. (See Food in Sandy Hill Comparison - 2010 to 2026 table). Compared to 2010, there are more food options that are more diverse…
creator: Fiona Labonté, Lily Smith, Sabryn McLennan
source: Our research was conducted through online sources and using primary observation and research collection. Google Maps was the main source used, both to get accurate building locations and addresses and to explore food vendor’s online menus. Additionally, Google Maps Street View program was used occasionally to review past versions of locations to examine what businesses existed in that location during the years 2009 to 2012. Additional sources – vendor’s websites – were consulted when primary observation was ineffective, such as if a food vendor existed only as an online ordering, take-out website (e.g. SushiLab).
source: N/A. “Where Is Shawarma From.” Imperial Shawarma, 7 Feb. 2023, https://imperialshawarma.ca/where-is-shawarma-from/. Barwaaqo Food Centre - Halal Ottawa. 30 Aug. 2025, https://www.halalottawa.ca/grocery/barwaaqo-food-centre/. Dépanneur. https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/depanneur. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. Foodinator - Asian Fusion |. https://foodinator.ca/. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. “Origins and Cultural Impact of Boba Tea, Taiwan’s Iconic Drink.” Travel, 10 Mar. 2023, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-is-boba-bubble-tea-taiwan. “Our Story.” In’s Kitchen, http://www.inskitchen.ca/our-story. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. Public House | Definition, Pub, Function, & History | Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/public-house. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. Seo, Toocreative. “Hawaiian or Japanese? The True Origin of the Poké Bowl.” OLU OLU, 8 Oct. 2025, https://oluolupoke.com/true-origin-of-the-poke-bowl/. Submarine-Style Sandwiches History, Whats Cooking America. https://whatscookingamerica.net/history/hoagiesubmarinepoboy.htm. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. “Tahini’s Mediterranean Fusion | Eat Unbland.” Tahini’s, https://tahinis.com/. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. The History of Acai Bowl: From Origins to Global Trend. 28 Mar. 2024, https://www.cleanjuice.com/the-history-of-the-acai-bowl/. Clean Juice. “The History of Greek Souvlaki: A National Treat | Athens Insiders - Private Tours in Greece.” Athens Insiders, https://www.athensinsiders.com/blog/the-history-of-greek-souvlaki-a-national-treat. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. The Surprising Story of How Chicken Wings Became America’s Favorite Finger Food | The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/the-surprising-story-of-how-chicken-wings-became-americas-favorite-finger-food/. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026. Turim, Gayle. “Who Invented Pizza?” HISTORY, 27 July 2012, https://www.history.com/articles/a-slice-of-history-pizza-through-the-ages. White-Jones, Karen. “Where’s the Food? A Compilation of Research Gathered wit…
language: English

Graphs of City of Ottawa Public Investment
description: These two graphs are from data gathered from the City of Ottawa Operating Budgets from 2012-2025, minus 2015.

Hilroy 1 Subject Notebook
subject: Notebook Used by students for coursework, notes, and studying
description: Hilroy Lined Notebooks offer students an opportunity to study away from their electronics and write notes, complete assignments and study by hand. While manually writing notes and coursework is no longer the mainstream method in University, many efficient studying and note taking techniques can only be done with pen and paper! Returning to old methods never fails and many students choose to create a hybrid study plan using both devices and handwritten notes. Hilroy Notebooks are the go-to for students offered in many colors and sizes perfect for any class!
creator: Hilroy
source: Can be found online at University of Ottawa Campus Store Or Sold Right on Campus at the Boutique Campus Store, University of Ottawa, Jock-Turcot University Centre, 85 University UCU, Level 0, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Or on the Hilroy Online Store- Hilroy® - ACCO Canada Curated By- A. Brown
publisher: Hilroy ® 2025
date: Date Purchased 19/11/2025
rights: Hilroy® 2025
format: Hilroy 1 subject notebook, 3 hole, 200 pages. Wide ruled white paper with margin and 3 hole punched. Fits into binder. Size 10-1/2 x 8 On Campus Availability- covers available in assorted colors: navy, red, green.
language: English
type: Physical Object
coverage: Sold Online or In-Store, Hilroy Notebooks have a variety of Uses pertaining to school, work, or personal use.

Laptop Stickers
subject: Personalization, customization, accessories, stickers
description: A sticker is an image that is sealed between plastic or vinyl, and some sort of adhesive so it sticks (hence the name stickers). These stickers are then placed on laptops, notebooks, or water bottles, as a form of non-verbal communication between students. Usually, these objects are used to convey information to other people in their "groups," for example people who enjoy sports might use a sticker with their favourite team's logo to convey to other sports fans that they too like sports. These stickers can be bought online or homemade. Homemade stickers are usually made using parchment paper, tape, and whatever image one would want to make into a sticker, much like commercial stickers, yet way more personal to the user, as there is the connection of making it. Many people opt to leave their laptops blank.
creator: Stickers can be acquired from various retailers, or handmade.
source: Found on laptops, notebooks, or water bottles, etc. Curated by: Jasmine Dicaire; Isabella Eccleston; Charlotte Fox; Raven Roberge; Nicholas Schenk.
rights: All photos taken with consent of classmates, for the purpose of this exhibition by Jasmine Dicaire.
format: vinyl or paper covered in plastic, with adhesive typically 0.5”-5”
type: Physical – Decor

Levi’s Blue Jeans
subject: Popular name-brand pants, worn often by University of Ottawa students
description: An invention for the American worker became the uniform of progress. Worn by miners, cowboys, rebels, rock stars, presidents, and everyday men and women, these functional pieces were the clothes people not only worked in—they lived their lives in, too. - Levi's description of their product The gen z uniform, what university of ottawa students tend to wear to go anywhere, class, clubs, shopping, etc.
creator: Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis
source: Can be acquired at: Levi's online store Made in Cambodia Curated by: Amina Demirdache-Grace; Evelyn MacIver; Lilah Hurtubise-Gates; Faith Mackay; Rebekah Slack
publisher: Levi Strauss & Co.
date: 2025
rights: Levi’s premium
format: 79% cotton, 21% Tencel®™ Lyocell, denim, non-stretch , zip fly, 5-pocket styling
language: English
type: Physical object - clothing
identifier: Baggy Dad Style # A34940013
coverage: A worldwide brand in continuous use since its original manufacturing date in 1873

Map of Sandy Hill’s Active Rental
subject: This research focuses on the demographics of Sandy Hill’s housing, specifically rental properties and apartments.
description: Our group mapped apartments and rental properties in Sandy Hill. This topic is important for understanding food assets because it maps physical distance between people and food sources, as well as the financial status of people who live in rental properties and how much money they have to spend on food. Sources for our findings include real estate agents (collect information on housing for the purpose of selling, investing, and advising others), and Statistics Canada. The average household income in Sandy Hill before taxes is $87,400. The median household income before taxes is $62,400. (CMHC, 2020) There is a large student population in Sandy Hill, which likely contributes to the lower average income in the neighbourhood as opposed to the Ottawa average. Students tend to live on the west side of the neighbourhood, closer to the University of Ottawa campus where household income is generally lower (John Castle, 2023). Additionally, Sandy Hill has a slightly higher than average rent for single-person households compared to the Ottawa average. Sandy Hill has also had rapid growth in population since 2017, with unemployment rates being higher than the national average (John Castle, 2023). Vacancy rates rose during the pandemic but have since recovered (CMHC, 2020). According to residents, housing is a major point of complaint, as rent prices have been high in recent years (areavibes.com via Statistics Canada). According to a study done focusing on student living in Ottawa and Ontario "The average rent paid by students surveyed is $926.8, with 95% (n= 310) identifying rent prices as a primary challenge. Students in Ontario face a higher average rent ($935.4) compared to those in Quebec ($830.1). Financially, 25% (n= 106) of respondents rely solely on employment income. A student earning the minimum wage in Ottawa ($17.20/h) would need to work 54 hours per month just to cover the average rent cost, excluding tuition, food and transportation costs."STUDENT HOUSING CAUCUS …
creator: Sarah Donaldson & Sarah Struthers
date: April 8
language: English

O-FRANGO
description: O-Frango is an affordable food truck near the University of Ottawa campus that has become a go-to dining spot for many students after class. Their fried chicken and fries served with a variety of sauces are a big hit among students. It perfectly reflects the daily life and food culture of uOttawa students in 2025. Outside their food truck, there's a plastic canopy and tables where students can eat their fried chicken right away or share it with friends. Not only that, but their lunch boxes and food carts all feature their own logo—a chicken wearing a chef's hat—along with the date they opened and their slogan: “O-town Fried Chicken.”
creator: Haithm Alshaebi
source: 151 Laurier Ave E Ottawa, ON K1N 6N8 Canada Curated by: Eli Pearce; Yanqing Lu; Ruiqing Bi; Ben Maduri Photo: Yanqing Lu
date: 2025
rights: © Ofrango
relation: Fried Chicken and restaurant
format: Physical object-Food Truck Next to the food cart is an extended platform with a canopy, featuring three or four chairs for diners to eat.
language: English
type: Physical object-Food
coverage: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,2019- Present day

Original Prusa MK4S HF0.4 nozzle
subject: Prusa 3D printers at University of Ottawa
description: 3D printing machines can be found in the STEM building in MakerSpace since 2017. This space is a part of Centre of Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) and is a crucial aspect of the engineering faculty . Back in 2017, the only printers available were the UltiMakers released in 2013. In Summer 2025, CEED acquired two Prusa MK4S in MakerSpace. This place is available to all students and staff members of uOttawa. It is useful to engineering students for many of their classes, but it is also used for personal projects by other faculties. In prior years, access to the printing machines was free. As of Fall 2025, costs of ten dollars are included in tuition fees of engineering programs. For other members of the community, a few options are offered; it is free on Sundays, they can buy a day pass for 5$ or pay 25$ for a semester with unlimited use. Since 2017, Richard L'Abbé Makerspace and its 3D printers have been part of the culture, but the Prusa MK4S are truly unique to the current culture now in 2025 and have changed how things work in general.
creator: Prusa Research by Joseph Prusa
source: Acquired from: uOttawa Richard L'Abbé Makerspace, STM 107 150 Louis Pasteur Ottawa ON K1N 6N5. Catalogued by uOttawa General Inv. Original Prusa MK4S Curated by: Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde; Erica Doucet-MacDonald
publisher: Made by Prusa Research by Joseph Prusa. Purchased by the University of Ottawa
date: 2024
rights: Original Prusa research can reproduce this model. everyone with access to Richard L’Abbé Makerspace can operate it
format: The printer weighs 7 kg, and has dimensions of 500×550×400 mm. The building area is 250 x 210 x 220 mm and the printing plate is Magnetic heatbed with removable PEI spring steel sheets. It has a mainboard for controls, a nozzle of 0.4mm, advanced sensors and a cooling fan with a 360 degree cooling system. It uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) techniques. The print medium is with a USB drive, LAN or with the internet via Prusa connect. It is to be noted that the medium used at Richard L’Abbé Makerspace is a USB drive.
language: English
language: French
type: Physical object - 3D printing machine with a HF0.4 nozzle
coverage: Prusa Research A.S. EU Partyzánská 188/7A, 17000 Prague 7 Czech Republic