2 25 96 https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/92ba55cb1b0423985fac630b778dbcf4.png efb6e0eb4a453cd35572b3404f33db0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shine Day T-Shirt Description An account of the resource The Shine-Day activity originates from Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s fundraising initiative called Shinerama. This T-shirt is part of the mandatory dress code for student volunteers serving as marathon guides during the University of Ottawa’s 2025 101 Week, hosted by the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU). The purpose of this marathon is to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. This T-shirt represents UOSU and uOttawa students’ commitment to supporting their community through charity. It also symbolizes students’ dedication to taking action and embracing social responsibility. The T-shirt is size XXL, white in colour, with the uOttawa text and the Shinerama logo printed on the front. Subject The topic of the resource Cloth T-Shirt Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M&O Gold Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Acquired from volunteering gift Curated by: Eli Pearce; Yanqing Lu; Ruiqing Bi; Ben Maduri Photo: Ruiqing Bi Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa Sciences Students’ Association SSA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 September 2nd Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource University of Ottawa Student Association (UOSA) Relation A related resource Charity and Marathon Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Physical Object, T-Shirt: White T-Shirt with Orange and Blue texts spelling out “uOttawa”, “Shinerama”, and “Student Fighting Cystic Fibrosis” Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Cloth T-Shirt Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant T-Shirt used in 2025 September 2nd Apparel Physical https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/0aff40848a50610e1d707cb84ccb2d6e.mp3 eca9ccfaa54f84416ba628278358a009 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American stories from Ottawa Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Beginning in Winter 2025, Professor Laurie Weinstein in ANT3340: Latin American and the Caribbean created Anthroharvest with the goal of inspiring students to explore the diversity of our city through ethnographic interviews. This collection stands as a pillar of students' ongoing efforts to interview friends, family, and members of Ottawa's Latin American and Caribbean communities in surrounding areas. Our ultimate goal is to create an archive of stories for those who identify with the Latin American and Caribbean community, accessible at any time, that preserves knowledge and promotes their cultures. Our project remains ongoing as we learn and connect with new students and people across Ottawa and eastern Canada. We invite you to browse the stories collected by our students, listen to the audio recording, and read transcripts and biographies of those interviewed. </div> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Matthew Leclerc, Amy Biegler, and Adam Kallali Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Diego Martinez Location The location of the interview Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Matt Leclerc (00:00:00): Hello, my name is Matt Leclerc.  Amy Biegler (00:00:03): My name is Amy Biegler.  Adam Kallali (00:00:04): My name is Adam Kallali.  Matt Leclerc (00:00:06): And today we're going to be conducting an ethnographic interview of a person of Latin American descent for Dr.  Matt Leclerc (00:00:13): Weinstein's class, Anthropology 3340, the Anthropology of the Caribbean and Latin America, on behalf of the University of Ottawa's Department of Anthropology.  Amy Biegle (00:00:26): We are conducting this project for the Anthro Harvest website, which captures all the Latin American stories from Ottawa.  Matt Leclerc (00:00:34): Today, we are going to be interviewing a dear friend of mine, Diego Martinez.  Matt Leclerc (00:00:39): How are you, Diego?  Diego Martinez (00:00:40): Hey, good.  Diego Martinez (00:00:40): How are you?  Matt Leclerc (00:00:41): I'm great.  Adam Kallali (00:00:42): So Diego, you already signed a consent form, but we just wanted to let you know if there's any questions that you're uncomfortable with or anything you don't want to talk about, just let us know.  Diego Martinez (00:00:51): Okay, sounds good.  Diego Martinez (00:00:52): I'm good with everything.  Adam Kallali (00:00:54): Perfect.  Matt Leclerc (00:00:54): All right, I'll start with the first question then.  Matt Lecler (00:00:57): What is your country of origin?  Diego Martinez (00:01:00): I'm from Mexico.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:01): Where specifically?  Diego Martinez (00:01:02): Mexico City.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:03): Mexico City.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:04): All right.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:05): What brought you to Ottawa?  Diego Martinez (00:01:08): Well, I moved here when, well, I moved to Calgary when I was really young because my dad found a job in oil and gas.  Diego Martinez (00:01:15): And also it was a good choice because Canada is a much safer country.  Diego Martinez (00:01:20): But I came to Ottawa just to study in university and because I have family here too.  Diego Martinez (00:01:27): So I live with my uncle.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:30): What do you study?  Diego Martinez (00:01:31): Civil engineering.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:32): Civil engineering.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:33): All right.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:34): So as you already explained that you have your uncle here, but do you have any other family and how often do you see them frequently or?  Diego Martine (00:01:40): Yeah, well, my uncle and my cousin, they live here.  Diego Martinez (00:01:44): So I see them about every day.  Diego Martinez (00:01:46): Yeah.  Matt Leclerc (00:01:46): Do you live with them?  Diego Martinez (00:01:47): Yeah.  Diego Martinez (00:01:48): All right.  Diego Martinez (00:01:49): Yeah.  Amy Biegler (00:01:51): Nice.  Amy Biegler (00:01:51): So what part of Ottawa are you from then or even Gatineau?  Diego Martinez (00:01:55): Well, actually we live in Gatineau.  Diego Martinez (00:01:57): So we live in Chelsea.  Amy Biegler (00:01:59): Okay.  Diego Martinez (00:02:00): It's nice, area.  Diego Martinez (00:02:01): And yeah.  Amy Biegler (00:02:03): Is there a very big Latin community or neighborhood where people speak Spanish?  Amy Biegler (00:02:07): And do you, if yes, do you celebrate different occasions or?  Diego Martinez (00:02:12): Well, I have seen a few Latin American people at the cafe nearby.  Diego Martinez (00:02:19): but we there's I wouldn't say there's like a lot of big community there community there.  Amy Biegler (00:02:25): What about in Ottawa?  Amy Biegler (00:02:26): Do you find yourself like in a bigger community here or is it like kind of the same?  Diego Martinez (00:02:32): Well, I'd say I have met a lot of people at uni that were Latin American, but yeah, I'd say it's pretty big here.  Diego Martinez (00:02:41): Actually, I have met a lot of Spanish speakers, Latin American people in  Diego Martinez (00:02:48): my entire university time here.  Diego Martinez (00:02:51): So now that I'm in 4th year, I've met, I have a friend in my class.  Diego Martinez (00:02:57): He used to be my roommate, for example.  Diego Martinez (00:03:00): He's from Columbia.  Diego Martinez (00:03:01): And a lot of other friends that I've met in university.  Diego Martinez (00:03:06): So yes, I'd say it's very, it's definitely there at the community.  Diego Martinez (00:03:12): So yeah, it's great.  Amy Biegler (00:03:14): Awesome.  Amy Biegler (00:03:17): And what would you say  Amy Biegler (00:03:19): what are some important celebrations that you celebrate?  Diego Martinez (00:03:26): It's a big deal. You know, you get the whole family.  Diego Martinez (00:03:35): Like my family, my parents, they live in Calgary.  Diego Martinez (00:03:38): Like they'll fly here.  Diego Martinez (00:03:40): Maybe we'll all go to Mexico.  Diego Martinez (00:03:43): to see our other relatives like grandparents and stuff like that.  Diego Martinez (00:03:46): It's just to see them at least once a year, and share, a good time.  Amy Biegler (00:03:54): Nice.  Amy Biegler (00:03:55): Can you describe a typical day in your community in Gatineau?  Diego Martinez (00:04:00): Sure.  Diego Martinez (00:04:02): Well, a typical day is, well, it's a really nice neighborhood.  Diego Martinez (00:04:07): I'll say  Diego Martinez (00:04:09): If I'm not at uni, usually I'd go down to, go to the cafe or the gym nearby.  Diego Martinez (00:04:14): And there's a lot of French speakers there, but also, English speakers.  Diego Martinez (00:04:19): And like I mentioned before, I have met a few, like very few Latin American people.  Diego Martinez (00:04:24): So, yeah.  Amy Biegler (00:04:26): Do you yourself speak French?  Diego Martinez (00:04:28): Yes.  Amy Biegler (00:04:29): Okay, that's really nice then.  Diego Martinez (00:04:30): Yeah.  Amy Biegler (00:04:31): Awesome, thank you.  Adam Kallali (00:04:33): Cool.  Adam Kallali (00:04:36): So how do you celebrate your heritage?  Diego Martinez (00:04:37): I think that there's many ways that I celebrate my heritage.  Diego Martinez (00:04:40): It's one of the big ones is, well, I got to speak Spanish, right, at home with my uncle.  Diego Martinez (00:04:47): And I did learn through like my parents.  Diego Martinez (00:04:50): So I also speak Spanish with them.  Diego Martinez (00:04:52): So every day we just like, we speak Spanish or we will watch, you know, Mexican cinema or something like that, something to keep the  Diego Martinez (00:05:02): I guess the heritage, going.  Diego Martinez (00:05:05): And also another thing is like the food.  Diego Martinez (00:05:08): Also, we like to make a lot of Mexican food, every week.  Adam Kallali (00:05:13): Nice.  Adam Kallali (00:05:15): What are some values that you hold most near as a member of the Latin of the Latin American community?  Diego Martinez (00:05:23): The values I'd say that my community shares a lot would be  Diego Martinez (00:05:33): I think that we, really, we like to share, we like to spend time together as a family.  Diego Martinez (00:05:40): we like to stick together A lot.  Diego Martinez (00:05:42): But another thing is we really enjoy, just the culture, right?  Diego Martinez (00:05:50): Whether it be with cinema or with the food or history, we, like to, just like,  Diego Martinez (00:05:59): share also music and stuff like that.  Diego Martinez (00:06:01): So I think those are really the values that I grew up with.  Adam Kallali (00:06:06): That's interesting.  Adam Kallali (00:06:08): What would you like to share about yourself or your community that you think is important for people to know, people who may not be as familiar with the Latin American community?  Diego Martinez (00:06:16): Well, I'd say if you want to familiarize yourself, whether you are  Diego Martinez (00:06:23): Latin American or not, just go to a country in Latin America that interests you, that, okay, hey, maybe, I don't know, maybe not Mexico, or I want to go to Peru.  Diego Martinez (00:06:32): I heard they have this or that, the food or the landmarks or something.  Diego Martinez (00:06:37): And really just, I don't know, maybe you can do an exchange, like study there or spend a few weeks there and really get to know the language too, if you don't know Spanish or whatever it is.  Diego Martinez (00:06:49): Just go there and meet people.  Diego Martinez (00:06:52): or be with your family if you have any. So yeah.  Adam Kallali (00:06:55): Is there anything particular that you think is important for people to know?  Adam Kallali (00:06:58): Just in general that you feel like you'd want everyone to know about the community.  Diego Martinez (00:07:03): Okay, so I'd say that something people have to know is that, when  Diego Martinez (00:07:10): When we have moments like, what's going on in Mexico right now, right?  Diego Martinez (00:07:13): Pretty much the cartel, it's controlling everything.  Diego Martinez (00:07:16): The country's so corrupt that they're pretty much rebelling.  Diego Martinez (00:07:20): They're saying, hey, listen, we're the ones who are running things here.  Diego Martinez (00:07:24): It's really something that people from my community have been dealing with or trying to deal with right now, right?  Diego Martinez (00:07:32): So people just should know that  Diego Martinez (00:07:38): we have a lot of great things in our cultures, great, really interesting art and music and, contributions to humanity.  Diego Martinez (00:07:47): But we also have this side that we can't really, like ordinary people can't control really what's going on with all this corruption.  Diego Martinez (00:07:56): So it's just really disappointing to a lot of us.  Diego Martinez (00:08:01): But  Diego Martinez (00:08:02): just if you plan on visiting Mexico anytime soon, just be very careful.  Amy Biegler (00:08:07): Yeah, of course.  Amy Biegler (00:08:08): Just like anywhere you travel, there's always risks, right?  Diego Martinez (00:08:11): Yeah.  Amy Biegler (00:08:12): Do you have any family living in Mexico currently?  Diego Martinez (00:08:14): Yes, my grandparents.  Diego Martinez (00:08:17): They actually have witnessed a lot of destruction, actually.  Diego Martinez (00:08:21): So they see just, cars and stores being destroyed.  Diego Martinez (00:08:27): I was actually in one of the stores in Mexico that was one year ago, like it was perfectly normal, right?  Diego Martinez (00:08:34): I remember I was buying a donut or something like that.  Diego Martinez (00:08:37): We were on vacation.  Diego Martinez (00:08:38): And now, like I just found out that very same store, like someone threw Molotov cocktails in there and like, it just burned.  Diego Martinez (00:08:44): So yeah.  Diego Martinez (00:08:46): my God, it's not good.  Diego Martinez (00:08:47): It's like a convenience store.  Diego Martinez (00:08:49): Yeah, it's destroyed now.  Amy Biegler (00:08:50): The world is like falling apart.  Diego Martinez (00:08:52): Yep.  Matt Leclerc (00:08:52): What foods do you make that remind you of home?  Matt Leclerc (00:08:55): And where do you purchase your groceries to prepare your traditional meals?  Diego Martinez (00:09:01): Well, there's a few stores in Gatineau, like Adonis.  Diego Martinez (00:09:05): They have the good tortillas, you know what I'm saying?  Diego Martinez (00:09:07): So you can make good quesadillas.  Diego Martinez (00:09:10): What else?  Diego Martinez (00:09:12): Like a tortilla soup is always good.  Diego Martinez (00:09:16): Just tacos, birria, whatever, barbacoa.  Diego Martinez (00:09:23): That's good too.  Diego Martinez (00:09:24): But yeah, my uncle's been teaching me how to cook that.  Amy Biegler (00:09:28): Nice.  Amy Biegler (00:09:29): Next question.  Amy Biegler (00:09:31): How likely would you and your family be to use the website we are creating for uploading your stories?  Amy Biegler (00:09:36): So as I mentioned earlier, Anthro Harvest.  Diego Martinez (00:09:41): I think that they would be, they would, it would be likely that they use it, especially my dad.  Diego Martinez (00:09:48): He's really into, helping people in my community and in politics too.  Diego Martinez (00:09:56): So I think he would definitely participate in it.  Amy Biegler (00:10:00): Awesome.  Amy Biegler (00:10:00): That's good to hear.  Adam Kallali (00:10:02): Yeah, we want to know how we can better serve the community.  Adam Kallali (00:10:06): So any insight would be really helpful.  Adam Kallali (00:10:08): So thank you for that.  Adam Kallali (00:10:10): And finally, do you have any other comments or concerns that you'd like to voice?  Diego Martinez (00:10:14): I think that just know that we're just like any other like community really.  Diego Martinez (00:10:19): Like it's, we're really like a mixture of a lot of cultures and we're not really like just one thing.  Diego Martinez (00:10:29): Like we've been really kind of mixing for like hundreds of years, right?  Diego Martinez (00:10:35): So we can't really be labeled as much, I guess.  Diego Martinez (00:10:41): So yeah.  Diego Martinez (00:10:43): I think that I'd like to share, speaking from someone who's not very connected to that, the way of life in Mexico is to really get it.  Diego Martinez (00:11:00):  If you aren't like me, like if you're like me that you didn't grow up in Mexico, but your family is Mexican or wherever, Latin American, I'd say really try to connect with that side of you to really understand different ways of life, different, the way people live, the way people interact and try to go back to that country and just really soak it in because it's, you might find something really good there.  Adam Kallali (00:11:30): I think it's a really good insight. Thank you.  Diego Martinez (00:11:32): Know, I think it's great what you're doing. I really admire the effort you're putting into trying to create a platform for people to tell their stories.  Diego Martinez (00:11:42): And thank you for having me.  Matt Leclerc (00:11:45): All right.  Matt Leclerc (00:11:45): Well, thank you very much for your time, Diego.  Matt Leclerc (00:11:48): We appreciate it.  Matt Leclerc (00:11:49): And your answers were great.  Matt Leclerc (00:11:51): And have a nice one.  Diego Martinez (00:11:54): Awesome.  Diego Martinez (00:11:54): Thank you so much.  Diego Martinez (00:11:55): Thank you.  Adam Kallali (00:11:56): Take care.  Diego Martinez (00:11:56): Awesome.  Diego Martinez (00:11:57): You too.  Diego Martinez (00:11:57):  Bye.  Diego Martinez (00:11:58): Bye.  Amy Biegler (00:11:58): Bye.  Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data In person Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 12 minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conversation with Diego Martinez Subject The topic of the resource Ethnographic Interview of a Mexican Immigrant, Diego Martinez Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Diego Martinez is a 22-year-old engineering undergraduate student studying at the University of Ottawa. Diego immigrated from Mexico City, Mexico, to Calgary when he was four years old because his father found a job in the oil and gas industry. Diego believes that his family’s decision to immigrate to Canada was a good choice because it is safer than Mexico. After graduating from high school, Diego moved from Calgary to Chelsea, QC, to live with his uncle and cousin and pursue his studies at the University of Ottawa. Diego describes Chelsea as having a small Latin American community. However, he found a larger community presence at uOttawa. Throughout the interview, Diego discusses the key aspects of his culture, namely language, celebrations, art, and family ties. He talks about how all aspects of his culture have family elements. For example, he mentions that Christmas is an important celebration in Mexico that gets the whole family together. Additionally, he talks about how the arts are used to connect the family. Diego and his family make sure to keep the culture and heritage alive by speaking Spanish daily. Diego also has a friend who is learning Spanish at the time of this interview, and he takes time to explain how fun it is to speak with him and how much he’s enjoyed getting the chance to use his language outside of his home. He also discusses how his family in Canada makes sure to travel to Mexico to visit their relatives. When asked about his favourite Mexican food, Diego highlighted tortilla soup as his first choice. He enjoys making a variety of traditional foods weekly. He described tortilla soup as a comforting staple food from his childhood, often prepared by his uncle while he was growing up in Mexico. One thing that Diego thinks is very important is travelling to countries in Latin America. He wants people to be curious when they travel by trying new foods or visiting different landmarks. Essentially, he wants people to really explore the culture as much as possible. He also mentions that an exchange is a great opportunity because you can learn the language and experience everyday life there. Although Mexico has an amazing culture and is a great place to visit, Diego stresses that there are still issues like cartel violence and corruption that people should be aware of. However, like travelling anywhere in the world, there is always some level of risk.</div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/03/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 (17.3 MB), 12 min Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matt Leclerc, Amy Biegler, and Adam Kallali https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/60bd92ccedda6a08900f851f63e8ce20.jpg e8fe77cc644c14622c116c5c8c58eb97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American & Caribbean Organizations Subject The topic of the resource collection of organizations designed to support and uplift Latin and Caribbean people in Canada. Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is a city rich in diverse cultures and communities from around the world. Relocating to Canda from the southern hemisphere is a significant shift and challenge. For these immigrants, they face obstacles, including finding people who are culturally similar. Thankfully, there are many aid organizations which connect people with help. In this section of AnthroHarvest, we showcase a few of these groups. They do not just celebrate immigrant cultures, they give them the chance to meet others and learn how to adjust to Canadian life. There are language classes, cultural events, and get-togethers. Each group is different. Some groups focus on keeping languages and traditions alive. Other groups help artists show their work. They provide spaces for people to meet and talk. All of these groups together illustrate the strength of Latin American and Caribbean communities here. In the collections below, you will find more information about them: the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association, the Barbados Ottawa Association, Canada Habla Español, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students, the Latin Hub and the Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada. Specifically, we hope to emphasize different events, fundraisers, and resources they have, how to contact them and/or join their association, their social media pages, and a short description of the organization itself.</div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cover Photo: Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Photo taken by Noémie Burrs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Paterson, Soorya Hedayat Omar, Racheal Agofure, Zainab Oyejobi, Amy May Lajeunesse and Roodmya Douge. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Subject The topic of the resource Photo of event. Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Noémie Burrs https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/c53fdad6764d6b8bd97dda8ce74444ec.jpg 7de9acd880dabb8309187015d608f023 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Original Prusa MK4S HF0.4 nozzle Subject The topic of the resource Prusa 3D printers at University of Ottawa Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Prusa Research by Joseph Prusa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Language A language of the resource English French Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object - 3D printing machine with a HF0.4 nozzle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Made by Prusa Research by Joseph Prusa. Purchased by the University of Ottawa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Acquired from: uOttawa Richard L'Abbé Makerspace, STM 107 150 Louis Pasteur Ottawa ON K1N 6N5. Catalogued by uOttawa General Inv. <a href="https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mk4s-3d-printer-5/" title="Company's website listing of the product">Original Prusa MK4S</a> Curated by: Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde; Erica Doucet-MacDonald Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Original Prusa research can reproduce this model. everyone with access to Richard L’Abbé Makerspace can operate it Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 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. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 00022617 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Prusa Research A.S. EU Partyzánská 188/7A, 17000 Prague 7 Czech Republic Description An account of the resource 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. Functional Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American & Caribbean Organizations Subject The topic of the resource collection of organizations designed to support and uplift Latin and Caribbean people in Canada. Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is a city rich in diverse cultures and communities from around the world. Relocating to Canda from the southern hemisphere is a significant shift and challenge. For these immigrants, they face obstacles, including finding people who are culturally similar. Thankfully, there are many aid organizations which connect people with help. In this section of AnthroHarvest, we showcase a few of these groups. They do not just celebrate immigrant cultures, they give them the chance to meet others and learn how to adjust to Canadian life. There are language classes, cultural events, and get-togethers. Each group is different. Some groups focus on keeping languages and traditions alive. Other groups help artists show their work. They provide spaces for people to meet and talk. All of these groups together illustrate the strength of Latin American and Caribbean communities here. In the collections below, you will find more information about them: the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association, the Barbados Ottawa Association, Canada Habla Español, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students, the Latin Hub and the Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada. Specifically, we hope to emphasize different events, fundraisers, and resources they have, how to contact them and/or join their association, their social media pages, and a short description of the organization itself.</div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cover Photo: Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Photo taken by Noémie Burrs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Paterson, Soorya Hedayat Omar, Racheal Agofure, Zainab Oyejobi, Amy May Lajeunesse and Roodmya Douge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barbadosottawa/directory_category">Barbados (Ottawa) Association Inc.</a> Description An account of the resource The Barbados (Ottawa) Association (BOA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1966, making it the oldest Barbadian association in all of Canada! Their mission entails working closely with similar organizations to help their members find their place in Canada’s changing society, while having a space where they can maintain a close relationship with Barbados. This year, they will be celebrating their 60th anniversary. It was founded on the same day that the nation of Barbados obtained its independence from the United Kingdom by six Barbadians who wanted to create a space for Barbadian immigrants. This space would help Barbadian immigrants adapt to life in Canada while also sharing their heritage with the Ottawa community. The current president of the BOA is Jacquie Belgrave-Dixon. The BOA has since organized many cultural, educational, and recreational activities. They host yearly Independence Receptions and Galas in Ottawa, to celebrate the anniversaries of Barbados’ independence and of becoming a Parliamentary Republic. Additionally, they often encourage their members to volunteer in community events in Ottawa, as seen in events like the yearly Ottawa Race Weekend and Ottawa Black Film Festival. Volunteers represent Barbados and support fellow Caribbean and Black communities. They also regularly host recreational activities, such as bowling nights, trivia nights, and “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles” seminars throughout the year. To see their upcoming events and get updates on the organization, you can reach the Barbados Ottawa Association by email or follow them on their social media pages linked above Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barbadosottawa/directory_category">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barbadosottawa/">Instagram</a> | Email: barbadosottawa@gmail.com Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American & Caribbean Organizations Subject The topic of the resource collection of organizations designed to support and uplift Latin and Caribbean people in Canada. Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is a city rich in diverse cultures and communities from around the world. Relocating to Canda from the southern hemisphere is a significant shift and challenge. For these immigrants, they face obstacles, including finding people who are culturally similar. Thankfully, there are many aid organizations which connect people with help. In this section of AnthroHarvest, we showcase a few of these groups. They do not just celebrate immigrant cultures, they give them the chance to meet others and learn how to adjust to Canadian life. There are language classes, cultural events, and get-togethers. Each group is different. Some groups focus on keeping languages and traditions alive. Other groups help artists show their work. They provide spaces for people to meet and talk. All of these groups together illustrate the strength of Latin American and Caribbean communities here. In the collections below, you will find more information about them: the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association, the Barbados Ottawa Association, Canada Habla Español, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students, the Latin Hub and the Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada. Specifically, we hope to emphasize different events, fundraisers, and resources they have, how to contact them and/or join their association, their social media pages, and a short description of the organization itself.</div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cover Photo: Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Photo taken by Noémie Burrs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Paterson, Soorya Hedayat Omar, Racheal Agofure, Zainab Oyejobi, Amy May Lajeunesse and Roodmya Douge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <a href="https://jocainc.com/">Jamaican Ottawa Community Association</a> Description An account of the resource The mission of the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association is to support and empower Jamaican Ottawa-Gatineau residents by creating a community in which all can participate and be involved. They provide services to their members, such as support for elders, resources/information for newcomers, and cultural and educational programs.  The Jamaican Ottawa Community Association was founded in the early 1960s by Carleton University students, and was later federally incorporated in the late 1970s. Also known as the J(O)CA, they are a non-profit organization that aims to support and engage residents in community issues and projects, while also being a pillar of the Jamaican community through its various activities, ranging from celebrations to awareness-raising. This association is currently under the presidency of Claudine Mitchell, who originates from St. Thomas, Jamaica.  The J(O)CA is known for hosting a “JAMDAY” yearly, to celebrate the independence of Jamaica, typically in the first or second week of August. There, you will find good food, music, and a community coming together to celebrate their roots and freedom.  You can sign up to be a member directly on their website, and follow events from their Facebook and Instagram pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jamcottawa">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamcottawa/">Instagram</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American & Caribbean Organizations Subject The topic of the resource collection of organizations designed to support and uplift Latin and Caribbean people in Canada. Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is a city rich in diverse cultures and communities from around the world. Relocating to Canda from the southern hemisphere is a significant shift and challenge. For these immigrants, they face obstacles, including finding people who are culturally similar. Thankfully, there are many aid organizations which connect people with help. In this section of AnthroHarvest, we showcase a few of these groups. They do not just celebrate immigrant cultures, they give them the chance to meet others and learn how to adjust to Canadian life. There are language classes, cultural events, and get-togethers. Each group is different. Some groups focus on keeping languages and traditions alive. Other groups help artists show their work. They provide spaces for people to meet and talk. All of these groups together illustrate the strength of Latin American and Caribbean communities here. In the collections below, you will find more information about them: the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association, the Barbados Ottawa Association, Canada Habla Español, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students, the Latin Hub and the Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada. Specifically, we hope to emphasize different events, fundraisers, and resources they have, how to contact them and/or join their association, their social media pages, and a short description of the organization itself.</div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cover Photo: Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Photo taken by Noémie Burrs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Paterson, Soorya Hedayat Omar, Racheal Agofure, Zainab Oyejobi, Amy May Lajeunesse and Roodmya Douge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <a href="https://holascentral.wixsite.com/holas/general-meetings">Holas: The Humanitarian Organization of Latin American students</a> Description An account of the resource The Humanitarian Organization of American Students (Holas) is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, specifically at Carleton University, which allows them to have a greater reach and collaborate with different organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Their mission is to provide humanitarian aid in Latin America through food, shelter, clothing, and education. They want to eradicate food insecurity in Latin America while also raising awareness of these issues. They aim to reduce poverty and inequality. The club was motivated and driven by a commitment to social responsibility, helping communities back home. A non-profit founded in 2007 by students in Ottawa. They have helped with humanitarian development in Latin America and in the Caribbean. They have raised 50,000 in development projects. There are about 200 members in HOLA who are actively participating and volunteering.  On their website, there are many pictures of Latin American and Caribbean dance and celebrations featuring traditional costumes. They are partnered with an NGO that allows others to donate to them. They have fundraisers in which they teach free salsa classes with cultural dance groups and folklore. They also host Spanish and Portuguese lessons free of charge for students to learn, practice, and improve their skills. To maintain the group, they meet once a week to discuss upcoming events, allowing students to network. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.facebook.com/holas.carleton/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/h.o.l.a.s/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanitarian-organization-of-latin-american-students/?viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn</a> | Email: holacentral@gmail.com Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American & Caribbean Organizations Subject The topic of the resource collection of organizations designed to support and uplift Latin and Caribbean people in Canada. Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is a city rich in diverse cultures and communities from around the world. Relocating to Canda from the southern hemisphere is a significant shift and challenge. For these immigrants, they face obstacles, including finding people who are culturally similar. Thankfully, there are many aid organizations which connect people with help. In this section of AnthroHarvest, we showcase a few of these groups. They do not just celebrate immigrant cultures, they give them the chance to meet others and learn how to adjust to Canadian life. There are language classes, cultural events, and get-togethers. Each group is different. Some groups focus on keeping languages and traditions alive. Other groups help artists show their work. They provide spaces for people to meet and talk. All of these groups together illustrate the strength of Latin American and Caribbean communities here. In the collections below, you will find more information about them: the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association, the Barbados Ottawa Association, Canada Habla Español, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students, the Latin Hub and the Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada. Specifically, we hope to emphasize different events, fundraisers, and resources they have, how to contact them and/or join their association, their social media pages, and a short description of the organization itself.</div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cover Photo: Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Photo taken by Noémie Burrs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Paterson, Soorya Hedayat Omar, Racheal Agofure, Zainab Oyejobi, Amy May Lajeunesse and Roodmya Douge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinsoldierscanada/about/">Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada</a> Description An account of the resource The Latin American Soldiers Committee (LASC) is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa. Their mission is to recover names and stories of Latin American soldiers who have served in the Canadian military. Founded in 2022, they have published remembrance books in honour of the veterans and their families. Their goal is to inspire future generations by telling each other stories. To educate young people and inspire individuals entering the army. They hold ceremonies and events for Latin American Heritage Month, recognizing all the soldiers and those who have made an impact on Canadian history, for example, Major General Michel St-Louis. All while celebrating Latin American culture and heritage.  They advocate not only for the Latin American veterans but also for the communities in which many of those Latin American soldiers were not recognized or documented throughout Canadian history. Collecting the records allowed the group to show its historical and cultural impact by preserving its work. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.facebook.com/latinsoldierscanada/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/latinsoldierscanada/">Instagram</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American & Caribbean Organizations Subject The topic of the resource collection of organizations designed to support and uplift Latin and Caribbean people in Canada. Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is a city rich in diverse cultures and communities from around the world. Relocating to Canda from the southern hemisphere is a significant shift and challenge. For these immigrants, they face obstacles, including finding people who are culturally similar. Thankfully, there are many aid organizations which connect people with help. In this section of AnthroHarvest, we showcase a few of these groups. They do not just celebrate immigrant cultures, they give them the chance to meet others and learn how to adjust to Canadian life. There are language classes, cultural events, and get-togethers. Each group is different. Some groups focus on keeping languages and traditions alive. Other groups help artists show their work. They provide spaces for people to meet and talk. All of these groups together illustrate the strength of Latin American and Caribbean communities here. In the collections below, you will find more information about them: the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association, the Barbados Ottawa Association, Canada Habla Español, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students, the Latin Hub and the Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada. Specifically, we hope to emphasize different events, fundraisers, and resources they have, how to contact them and/or join their association, their social media pages, and a short description of the organization itself.</div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cover Photo: Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen Photo taken by Noémie Burrs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Paterson, Soorya Hedayat Omar, Racheal Agofure, Zainab Oyejobi, Amy May Lajeunesse and Roodmya Douge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <a href="https://latinhubcanada.com/">Latin Hub Canada</a> Description An account of the resource Latin Hub Canada is a non-profit organization that operates in Ottawa. Their mission is to foster the growth of local artists by being the leading platform for international Hispanic and Latin artists, while providing a safe space for them to connect with Canadian audiences. Latin Hub Canada is a local club where Latin artists are able to perform and connect with a Canadian audience on stage, in a way that creates cultural exchange. They are located in Gatineau at 94, rue du Patrimoine. They were founded by a Cuban-born pianist named Miguel de Armas, and, as of 2023, they are a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, Ontario. They organize activities and soirées showcasing Latin and Hispanic artists in Canada, while helping them gain visibility and opportunities. They host multiple events such as the Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference, which explores the dynamics of jazz music and includes art exhibits, workshops, and discussions. The Latin Jazz Conference has diverse music and promotes unity. They also host the Fiesta Cubana Fest, which explores Cuban culture, dance, and literary work, with top salsa bands, authentic Cuban cuisine, and cocktails, offering a multitude of flavours. They have 4,307 attendees, 42 activities, 27 bands, and 184 artists. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LatinHubCanada">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelatinhubcanada/">Instagram</a> | <a href="mailto:latinhubcanada23@gmail.com">Email</a>: latinhubcanada23@gmail.com Language A language of the resource English https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/d4aed60352ae783247a03fa37dd208c2.jpg a84488960af0f1a66e97493c4446f76f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Ottawa Telfer Hoodie Subject The topic of the resource University merchandise, promotional items for the school of management (Telfer) Description An account of the resource This Russell Athletics garnet hoodie (M) was given to all first-year ADM1700 students of Telfer School of Management on 07/09/2024 (DMS 1101). It was made of cotton-polyester with TELFER and the Telfer school logo in white lettering. Distributed as a welcome gift to celebrate entry to the program and to be worn with pride, it was very quickly adopted by students as everyday attire and seen commonly on campus during Fall 2024–2025. The hoodie is a piece of typical university merchandise that was used in ways to foster a community, commemorate a milestone, and become a part of everyday student life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Russell Athletics - Manufacturer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gifted from: ADM1700 (Section A) Desmarais Building (DMS 1101) Ottawa, ON K1N 9B9 Canada Curated by Damon Han Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa - Telfer School of Management Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-09-07 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Logos/trademarks © University of Ottawa; garment image © 2025 contributor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Garnet cotton and polyester fabric with white “TELFER” text and logo; Size Medium Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object - Hoodie Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Catalogue number 2025-002 #071721 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Used 2024-2025 Telfer Faculty of Management 55 Laurier Ave E Ottawa, On K1N 9B9 Canada Apparel Physical https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/d974dd7419ab16df891dc715b06f90d8.jpeg 80d18e6a08b078d57d63dee5eb09d374 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandy Hill Subject The topic of the resource A sky view image of the Sandy Hill neighborhood Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Open source image from the CBC News Article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/surprise-and-skepticism-in-sandy-hill-as-area-named-one-of-canada-s-most-liveable-1.7264155" title="Surprise and skepticism in Sandy Hill as area named one of Canada's most liveable">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/surprise-and-skepticism-in-sandy-hill-as-area-named-one-of-canada-s-most-liveable-1.7264155</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Open source image- CBC news https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/5c2b009d5a33d057f7a307ebc9c89884.jpeg 67fece8fe531fd8ab18d593512c10419 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 210 Chapel Street, Ottawa. Photo taken by Sarah Struthers. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/e08e509cfce305d592acf08fcdb6fef2.jpeg 2156cb7e35ee4c30c75cdba628a399ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 327 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa. Photo taken by Sarah Struthers. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/5a2d95ba6907df2a18829bd38ec4752c.jpeg 1753e565458cb2f57fa94fa190b4e1d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 305 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa. Photo taken by Sarah Struthers. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/991faec2407bbbfe9a1e4fe039fedff8.jpeg 897fbe5870a127f204f567d655341492 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 419 Besserer Street, Ottawa. Photo taken by Sarah Struthers. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/3a6d2decd75f693dfd6b1400add008ba.jpeg 1c63f7e6fd3fc229cf8277792e6ef826 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 255 Stewart Street, Ottawa. 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Title A name given to the resource Ottawa River Subject The topic of the resource image of the Ottawa river from Strathcona Park in Sandy Hill Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sarah Donaldson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Photograph by Sarah Donaldson https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/ec7ade72b4eb5773ca0fca853e11c6f0.jpeg 301ff084d4191eb0fe7c111577ddf678 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource House On Chapel Street Subject The topic of the resource A vintage yellow house on Chapel Street Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photograph by Sarah Donaldson Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sarah Donaldson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 19, 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource open source image taken by Sarah Donaldson https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/2297dd39be6ac6d44bb1656d9771b0af.jpeg 66c15301faee9eec1526fa1d5f54e3da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 301 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa. Photograph by Sarah Struthers. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/1ee5d577a873746d4b6969b18fd9c3ab.jpeg 9d38a0f8e1e0a9bbb4cb7464f13e8c61 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Multi-unit house in Sandy Hill Subject The topic of the resource A vintage house in the Sandy Hill neighborhood Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Photograph by Sarah Donaldson https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/07fcdbe37059c63a1960dd9e98ffa288.jpeg f220709d2d34403d63b0b9dafbd78c29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource House for rent in Sandy Hill Description An account of the resource This is an example of an older home in Sandy Hill that is available for rent. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Open source image taken by Sarah Donaldson https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/d680309e71b74af259b99cc1796d36d6.jpeg 818685f458b6889c593e9c05ff36a684 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Apartment in Sandy Hill Subject The topic of the resource A renovated older multi unit building made into modern apartments Description An account of the resource this is a newer renovated building on Chapel street that is rented to students as apartments Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Open source image taken by Sarah Donaldson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Photograph by Sarah Donaldson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandy Hill Food Asset Mapping 2026 Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">"Food systems considerations are an increasingly indispensable focus in urban planning. Resilient food systems, the systems and infrastructures needed for food production, processing, distribution, consumption and disposal, with the potential food supply chain disruption effects from climate change.” <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2021.1918750">Shulman, Bulkan and Curtis 2022</a> The students in Food and Food Systems Anthropology 4135 mapped the neighborhood surrounding uOttawa, called Sandy Hill. This historical neighborhood used to be the home to Ottawa's wealthy back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, embassies, government workers and university students live here. The anthropology students were tasked with researching how people acquired food. Sandy Hill has a variety of eateries and convenience stores, but grocery stores are outside the central area. For lower-income residents, including students, accessing affordable fresh food is an issue. A number of charitable programs help fill that void, but not completely. Students also looked at the transportation infrastructure here, the number of rentals to owners, green areas where gardens could be planted, charitable organizations offering food assistance and the history of Sandy Hill in maps.</div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter Term 2026 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Students in the Ant 4135 Food and Food Systems taught by Laurie Weinstein, Ph.D. Winter 2026. Students included: Din Betote Akwa, Jodie Choy, Kelsey Davey, Sarah Donaldson, Roodmya Douge, Devon Giguere, Ito Sakura, Fiona Labonte, Yungu Liu, Sabryn Mclennan, Gabbie Mills, Red Phangura, Carolyn Phidd, Lily Smith, Sarah Struthers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON Relation A related resource Our team discovered this earlier food asset-mapping that covered Sandy Hill as well by Karen White-Jones Student, Community Development and Engagement Team Sandy Hill Community Health Centre 221 Nelson St., Ottawa, ON November 2010 https://justfood.ca/community-food-assessment-toolkit/ Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1n4jCFeJOg6h-OdEHMzMSli_jYfkaKfQ&ehbc=2E312F"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Map of Sandy Hill’s Active Rental Subject The topic of the resource This research focuses on the demographics of Sandy Hill’s housing, specifically rental properties and apartments. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sarah Donaldson & Sarah Struthers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 8 Description An account of the resource 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. <a href="https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2020/schl-cmhc/NH12-77-2020-eng.pdf">(CMHC, 2020)</a> 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 <a href="https://johncastle.ca/investment-property-in-ottawa/investment-property-in-sandy-hill/">(John Castle, 2023)</a>. 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 <a href="https://johncastle.ca/investment-property-in-ottawa/ottawa-rental-income/">(John Castle, 2023)</a>. Vacancy rates rose during the pandemic but have since recovered <a href="https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2020/schl-cmhc/NH12-77-2020-eng.pdf">(CMHC, 2020)</a>. According to residents, housing is a major point of complaint, as rent prices have been high in recent years <a href="https://www.areavibes.com/ottawa-on/sandy+hill/employment/">(areavibes.com via Statistics Canada)</a>. 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."<a href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ad1e5a8e08cfd112d65245/67f6f106a2d1b2b8d0872b28_SHEC%20Report%20Final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="STUDENT HOUSING CAUCUS REPORT By SHEC">STUDENT HOUSING CAUCUS REPORT</a> A large number of apartment buildings in Sandy Hill are on the north side of the neighbourhood, close to Rideau Street. It is difficult to tell if a property is owned or rented during a walkthrough of the neighbourhood. For example, often historic buildings are converted and/or renovated into multiple rentable units, but that it is impossible to tell just by looking at them. The interactive Google Map, below, shows some of the rentals and single family homes we marked.  This map is not complete as we did a pedestrian survey of the neighborhood.  We will be updating this map at a later time. 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Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Lanyards Subject The topic of the resource University merchandise, staff tools, identifier, accessories Description An account of the resource lanyards emblazoned with the Gee-Gees logo repeating across the polyester strap. They sport a plastic buckle on one end, with a metal clip on the other to allow for ID and other items to hang from the lanyard. Comes in black, red and burgundy styles. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sharper Marketing (for uOttawa Campus Store) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gifted to students on their first day. Can also be bought at the uOttawa Campus Store. Curated by: Aymane T.; Donovan Coker; Zhyn Zao Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-2025 Academic Year Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational and non-commercial use only. Image and description © University of Ottawa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5/8" width. Composed of polyester and plastic, with a metal clip to attach keys, cards or other items. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource uOttawa merchandise or staff equipment. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Lanyard, card holder, Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Used extensively by Uottawa staff and students to identify themselves, keep important items safe or simply show their affiliation to the university. Can be commonly seen across all faculties and areas around campus. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/95147b9f01709ef77e7c8d92a27b0fa0.PNG f003c0eae9d88a7e2b7b93de064a937a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Apple iPads Subject The topic of the resource Electronic device that many university students have become dependent upon Description An account of the resource Apple iPads are a staple in the lives of university students for its conveniency. They singlehandedly replace physical notebooks, textbooks, and heavy laptops, in addition to saving much needed space. Textbooks can be downloaded on these iPads from anywhere that has Wi-Fi services. Notes are typed faster, and the screen can split to show two tabs at once. iPads are easily accessorized to match a student's personality both physically and digitally. Apple provides students with incentive to purchase these iPads because of the special student discounts that are offered to students on their iPad lines. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Steve Jobs Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Located at CF Rideau centre 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7 Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J7 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Apple Inc Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource iPad Air (5th generation) March 2022 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Apple Inc Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13” or 11” Liquid Retina display P3 wide colour True Tone Antireflective coating Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Electronic device Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025-001 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant These ipads have been used by students ever since they came out partly due to popularity, but mostly out of convenience. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/7862b1d754fdd73bfafa7ae0e58b749c.png 4ebb67a74ed6f702eefde50e7945999c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Laptop Stickers Subject The topic of the resource Personalization, customization, accessories, stickers Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stickers can be acquired from various retailers, or handmade. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Found on laptops, notebooks, or water bottles, etc. Curated by: Jasmine Dicaire; Isabella Eccleston; Charlotte Fox; Raven Roberge; Nicholas Schenk. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All photos taken with consent of classmates, for the purpose of this exhibition by Jasmine Dicaire. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandy Hill Food Asset Mapping 2026 Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">"Food systems considerations are an increasingly indispensable focus in urban planning. Resilient food systems, the systems and infrastructures needed for food production, processing, distribution, consumption and disposal, with the potential food supply chain disruption effects from climate change.” <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2021.1918750">Shulman, Bulkan and Curtis 2022</a> The students in Food and Food Systems Anthropology 4135 mapped the neighborhood surrounding uOttawa, called Sandy Hill. This historical neighborhood used to be the home to Ottawa's wealthy back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, embassies, government workers and university students live here. The anthropology students were tasked with researching how people acquired food. Sandy Hill has a variety of eateries and convenience stores, but grocery stores are outside the central area. For lower-income residents, including students, accessing affordable fresh food is an issue. A number of charitable programs help fill that void, but not completely. Students also looked at the transportation infrastructure here, the number of rentals to owners, green areas where gardens could be planted, charitable organizations offering food assistance and the history of Sandy Hill in maps.</div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter Term 2026 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Students in the Ant 4135 Food and Food Systems taught by Laurie Weinstein, Ph.D. Winter 2026. Students included: Din Betote Akwa, Jodie Choy, Kelsey Davey, Sarah Donaldson, Roodmya Douge, Devon Giguere, Ito Sakura, Fiona Labonte, Yungu Liu, Sabryn Mclennan, Gabbie Mills, Red Phangura, Carolyn Phidd, Lily Smith, Sarah Struthers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON Relation A related resource Our team discovered this earlier food asset-mapping that covered Sandy Hill as well by Karen White-Jones Student, Community Development and Engagement Team Sandy Hill Community Health Centre 221 Nelson St., Ottawa, ON November 2010 https://justfood.ca/community-food-assessment-toolkit/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Potential Sites for New Sandy Hill Community Gardens Subject The topic of the resource Potential areas of reform, including residential areas, current community gardens, community garden expansion areas, recreational/natural landscapes, and gentrified areas. Description An account of the resource Introduction. Our group, consisting of Supreet Phangura and Jodie Choy mapped community gardens and landlord company-owned areas in Sandy Hill. The boundaries of our mapping were from Rideau Street to Mann Avenue, and then up to Range Road. Community gardens are critical for our understanding of food assets in a few central ways. Firstly, community gardens can indicate socioeconomic status of an area through observation of infrastructure and how well-maintained it is.  Secondly, the crops that a community garden produces can signify a gap in food assets as well as physical and monetary accessibility otherwise provided by food infrastructure in the area. Finally, the demographic of the community garden’s users can signify the level of food insecurity and need for mutual aid. In particular, an analysis on how socioeconomic factors shape what people think community gardens are for found that age, education, and annual household income had significant impact on how residents perceived benefits and purposes of community gardens. Annual household income was a strong indicator of whether a resident viewed gardening as a tool for physical health and increased produce intake, with higher-income individuals more likely to view community gardens as a way to increase physical activity. On the other hand, for lower-income individuals, community gardens were viewed as essential tools to obtain food while under financial pressure. Lower-income households were also found to be more likely to be recipients of produce, rather than active participants in the gardening process itself (Tackie et al., 2014). Community gardens are an essential part of the story about how communities address food insecurity. Community gardens reveal the socioeconomics of food asset availability in Sandy Hill. In combination with this, the amount of landlord company-owned housing is also critical for the understanding of food assets because increases in landlord companies are heavily associated with gentrification. Gentrification tends to remove more affordable, smaller grocery stores by replacing them with high-end, chain grocery stores. It also has a tendency to bring about commercial development and a subsequent demographic shift. This leaves the neighbourhood at an overall lower affordability level, reflected prominently in the decrease of independent landlords at the expense of landlord companies.  A study performed a cross-sectional analysis on measures of gentrification and food access in Toronto found that 45% of all low-equity areas are unfavourable food environments (Menka et al., 2025). Moreover, all gentrification measures were significantly associated with food desert presence, meaning increases in gentrification were linked to lack of access to nutritious food (Menka et al., 2025).  Community Gardens and Landlord Companies in Sandy Hill: 2010 vs 2026 One of the main tensions that we found was how community garden usage seemed to indicate a lower socioeconomic status of the Sandy Hill area, despite obvious gentrification and decreased affordability of the area. Through analysing the individual factors of increase in community gardens and presence of landlord companies between 2010 and 2026, we seek to understand how socioeconomic status plays a part in telling the story of food asset availability in a community. Community Gardens The Sandy Hill community garden scene in 2010 encompasses the Sandy Hill Community Garden, the Strathcona Park community garden, the Gathering Garden, the St. Joe’s Supper Table Community Garden, the Robinson Park community garden, and various community gardens run by programs on the uOttawa campus. In 2026, as pictured by the figure to the right, community gardens in Sandy Hill were limited to Sandy Hill Community Garden, Strathcona Heights Community Garden, St. Joe’s Supper Table Community Garden, Robinson Park community garden, and the same community gardens on the uOttawa campus. Between 2010 and 2026, Gathering Garden was adjointed to Strathcona Community Garden. Notable differences include Strathcona Heights Community Garden, which was built in 2024 and seems to have replaced Strathcona Park community garden, but also features the expansion of new beds near 721 Chapel Crescent. In 2010, Strathcona Park community garden had 41 plots along 430 Wiggins Private, while in 2026, Strathcona Heights Community Garden has expanded to 3 locations: two benches at 300-310 Wiggins Private, one bench at Lori Heath Park, and two benches near 721 Chapel Crescent (McCallum, 2024). Both St. Joe’s Supper Table Community Garden and Robinson Park community garden were still running and recently active, and there seems to be a new community garden on the uOttawa campus in the form of Place des Francos-Ontariens Garden along Laurier Avenue. Sandy Hill Community News interviewed a variety of Sandy Hill community gardens in 2020. By examining purported usage and reason for constructing a community garden, we can see that individuals tended to see them as a means to obtain food under financial pressure, consistent with findings that indicate use by those of lower socioeconomic status. Sandy Hill Community Garden originally opened around 2008 with an associated food bank which eventually disappeared, but was revived during COVID-19, indicating a very strong correlation to use for easing financial pressure. Hildegarde Henderson from Strathcona Heights Community Garden noted that “when markets were reduced or closed, the community garden’s produce was very welcome in the neighbourhood” (Whitelaw, 2020). St. Joe’s Supper Table Community Garden is primarily used for providing food to Sandy Hill residents through its two food banks, community kitchen, sandwich service, and dinner service. St. Joe’s Supper Table Community Garden is also a prime example of how lower-income households were found to be more likely to be recipients of produce, rather than active participants in the gardening process itself (Tackie et al., 2014), since many recipients of this food are not participants in the garden. Andrew Hall and Sue McKee mention that the University of Ottawa King Edward Community Garden had, in past years, had a garden for refugees, another for an organisation protecting battered women, and some space for two homeless people to use (Whitelaw, 2020), on top of general usage by students. The demographics of usage of Sandy Hill community gardens very clearly indicates a presence of low socioeconomic status individuals in the area, and the increase in community garden space between 2010 and 2026 indicates that this presence is only growing. In short, community gardens are an essential part of the story about food assets in Sandy Hill because they tell us where food insecurity lies, whether or not it is increasing, and what the community is doing to address it. Landlord Companies. In 2010, the Sandy Hill housing market was mostly dominated by individual and family landlords, some local property owners, and owners of converted heritage homes. In short, it was largely characterised by decentralised ownership. In 2026, however, there has been a widespread consolidation into large landlord companies. On our walk, we found that properties were mainly owned by Sleepwell Property Management, Smart Living Properties, Paradigm Commercial, FRC Real Estate, CLV Group, and Osgoode Properties. Additionally, 2010 mainly had individual property owners, while 2026 has an increase in multi-property investors even aside from landlord companies. There was also a large increase in the average price of a house, as noted by Agent in Ottawa Realtors, where the average house in 2010 was priced at $435, 406, and the average house in 2025 was priced at $559, 109. The kind of build dominating Sandy Hill has also seen various changes throughout the years. A study performed in 2010 regarding Sandy Hill being a cultural heritage landscape noted that in the early 1900s, Sandy Hill was largely dominated by single family residences mostly housing Ottawa’s manufacturing and mercantile elites, with some construction of middle housing in vacant lots. Between 1922 - 1956, there was a trend of expansion of existing housing stock through new construction; the subdivision of existing single-family homes into multi-family homes, which mirrors multi-unit trends we see today; and the construction of apartment buildings. Overall, the housing market was beginning to shift to accommodate middle-income families rather than elites. In 2010, the study notes that because the Sandy Hill area was largely established by the mid-20th century, the existing housing stock had remained relatively unchanged since then. Many smaller, multi-family homes were owned or lived in by the student population in Ottawa. In 2026, the housing in Sandy Hill consisted mostly of restored Edwardian homes, historic triplexes, student rentals, and modern mid-rise condos. There is now high demand for triplexes, updated heritage properties, and turnkey condos. Interestingly, across 2010 and 2026, there is a consistent prevalence of multi-unit houses being rented out to students. This story of accommodating elites, to middle-income homes, to a wide variety of modernised housing, follows a similar trail of food asset availability in the Sandy Hill area. As mentioned before, the affordability of the neighbourhood is not what mainly creates food deserts in Sandy Hill. Rather, it is the change in infrastructure itself. This makes sense, given that the most notable difference between housing in 2010 and 2026 is that middle-income housing was more prevalent and that heritage properties were beginning to see massive updates. It’s likely that the shift towards converting Sandy Hill housing to be more modern and accommodate more people was part of a gentrification effort that ultimately changed food asset availability. These findings are particularly pertinent in relation to our findings about community gardens, which also highly point towards effects of individual socioeconomic status on food availability.  Important to note is that, in 2009, the Ottawa Development Report showed that rental vacancy rates in Sandy Hill sat at 1.4% before shooting up to 2.4% in 2010, where the city average at the time across Canada was 1.6%. This means in 2010, there were more units for rent than needed. In 2025, rental vacancy rates sat at 3.3% as reported by Ottawa Lookout, meaning there was an increase in oversupply. However, realtor.ca found that approximately 80% of Sandy Hill consisted of renters. This is likely explained by the large demographic of students dominating Sandy Hill, which causes frequent turnover, but also creates a need for oversupply because of the fluctuating amount of students per year who may need housing. Rental vacancy is positively associated with gentrification due to trends where vacancy makes future redevelopment via gentrification. This points to a narrative about Sandy Hill food assets where there is overall disinvestment in infrastructure supporting residents, replaced with investments in infrastructure supporting the priorities of companies and larger landlords who invest in the area. Such a narrative is consistent with the dramatic increase in the noted use of community gardens in ways that indicate lower socioeconomic status and increased food insecurity, despite the fact that Sandy Hill as a neighbourhood is decreasing in affordability and increasing gentrification. Recommendations. Community gardens mainly face issues regarding waitlists, plot distribution and equitable access, plot abandonment, stealing, community integration, visibility and awareness, and lack of resources. To address waitlist problems, we recommend implementing a “use it or lose it” policy wherein inactivity for a certain period of time triggers reassignment. For plot distribution and equitable access, we recommend partnering with local groups like tenant associations and newcomer services to ensure inclusive access to plots. Putting requirements for a basic participation, like minimum maintenance expectations, could help mitigate plot abandonment issues, and stealing could be addressed through fencing, construction of natural barriers to wall off gardens, and signage. Community integration could be aided by having crops that are used in multicultural recipes, so all demographics in the Sandy Hill community could have crops they can make use of. Additionally, Sandy Hill could organise community days that offer food made from gardens to the Sandy Hill community to bring in new volunteers and foster relationship-building with and between community members. Visibility and awareness, which is a main issue we encountered on our initial walk, can be addressed using awareness campaigns such as posters in public spaces. Community gardens could also contact related organisations to send out email newsletters, and put up signage with QR codes to give more information on the community garden and indicate how to join. Lack of resources such as volunteers tending to the garden and storage space can be helped by integrating gardening into CSL placements at the University of Ottawa. This has already been implemented with some of the community gardens on the campus, such as the King Edward community garden, but can be extended to non-campus community gardens as well. Finally, our general recommendations include implementing rules and regulations around food distribution, such as who has access to gardens, and who can harvest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Supreet Phangura & Jodie Choy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Methodology The research for this map combined existing data and on ground fieldwork to build a comprehensive understanding of community garden opportunities and urban changes in Sandy Hill. To start, Google Maps was used as the base of the map and to establish the geographic boundaries of Sandy Hill. Both the standard and satellite view options of Google Maps were applied to identify spatial features such as flat roofed or vacant buildings as well as to assess the extent of existing and potential garden spaces. Google Maps’ first person street view feature was also utilized to examine how buildings and streetscapes appeared in the summer in addition to comparing imagery from 2010 to 2026 in order to identify signs of gentrification or other changes in the neighbourhood. To locate confirmed community gardens, JustFood.ca was consulted, which provided verified listings within the Sandy Hill area. Furthermore, the University of Ottawa’s campus sustainability initiatives website helped identify existing communal gardens and understand the regulations governing them. The university’s Edible Landscape Proposal and green space campus map aided in highlighting potential areas for future garden development. Upon completion of research, primary fieldwork was done, where a walkthrough survey of the neighbourhood was conducted. During this, recreational spaces, major residential zones with flat roofs, gentrified areas, and existing gardens such as those in Strathcona Park and Robinson Park, as well as smaller campus plots were noted or documented via photograph. To supplement the map further, a team member who resides in Sandy Hill carried out additional informal walkthroughs and tracked potential areas of reform and residential opportunities. To verify which gardens remained active, online searches were verified by cross referencing with active Facebook groups, community garden websites, and recent news articles. Finally, these findings were compared with the “Where’s the Food” 2010 report and other pre-2011 sources, alongside public data on landlord companies, housing prices, and resident demographics, to confirm recognized patterns of gentrification and any changes between 2010 and 2026. 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White-Jones, Karen , Community Development and Engagement Team Sandy Hill Community Health Centre 221 Nelson St., Ottawa, ON November 2010 Whitelaw, Bob. “Community Gardeners Grow Spirit and Values along with Herbs, Flowers and Veg.” Sandy Hill Community News / Le journal communautaire de la Côte-de-Sable, 2020. http://home.imagesandyhill.org/2020/10/community-gardeners-grow-spirit-and-values-along-with-herbs-flowers-and-veg/#:~:text=The%20garden%20opened%20in%202011,Rocket%E2%80%9D%20noted%20in%20the%20introduction. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All photography was done by Supreet Phangura (Creative Common license, 2026) https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/2cdeb06f5020dbe606d15418ae7ba07f.mp3 fd2d0b653015db5242d93a9d75012bf1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American stories from Ottawa Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Beginning in Winter 2025, Professor Laurie Weinstein in ANT3340: Latin American and the Caribbean created Anthroharvest with the goal of inspiring students to explore the diversity of our city through ethnographic interviews. This collection stands as a pillar of students' ongoing efforts to interview friends, family, and members of Ottawa's Latin American and Caribbean communities in surrounding areas. Our ultimate goal is to create an archive of stories for those who identify with the Latin American and Caribbean community, accessible at any time, that preserves knowledge and promotes their cultures. Our project remains ongoing as we learn and connect with new students and people across Ottawa and eastern Canada. We invite you to browse the stories collected by our students, listen to the audio recording, and read transcripts and biographies of those interviewed. </div> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Teagan Logie, Emma Rhéaume, Joshua Foreshew Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Monica Fosado Location The location of the interview Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Teagan: [0:00] Hello AnthroHarvest listeners, my name is Teagan Logie, and I'm here with my colleagues… Joshua: [0:04] Joshua. Emma: [0:05] And Emma. Teagan: [0:06] As part of our anthropology course on Latin America and the Caribbean, with Professor Laurie Weinstein, we're conducting an ethnographic interview to highlight the diversity of Latin culture in the Ottawa region. So let's get right to it. Today, we're thrilled to be joined by Monica Fosado. Monica, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us! To start us off, would you like to introduce yourself? Monica: [0:24] Sure! My name is Monica Fosado, and I have been in Canada and in Ottawa for almost 20 years. I came in 2006. Teagan: [0:34] That's great. Well, it's very nice to meet you. Before we begin, please know that you're free to share as much or as little information as you feel comfortable. And with that being said, let's start off with an easy one. What is your country of origin? Monica: [0:45] I am from Mexico. Teagan: [0:47] And what brought you originally to Ottawa? Monica: [0:50] I came to Ottawa because I really, really wanted to live in Canada more than a full year. So no exchanges, no trips, no backpackings. I wanted to live here. And the second reason is I got into a master's in journalism at Carleton University. Teagan: [1:04] Do you have family here, and do you see them frequently? Monica: [1:08] I do not have family here. I see them frequently online: WhatsApp, Facebook, video calls. Uh, we talk pretty regularly. We're close, and I try to visit once a year, sometimes, if I'm lucky, twice a year. Teagan: [1:19] What celebrations would you say are most important to you? Monica: [1:23] I like decorating my house all through September. It's Mexican Independence Day. I find it quite annoying that people think Cinco de Mayo is such a big deal. It is a holiday, I guess, but it's not big in Mexico. So in May, I make fun of people celebrating here Cinco de Mayo, but in my house, I celebrate September 16, which is Independence Day, which was versus Spaniards. And then another big holiday in Mexico is November 1, the Day of the Dead, uh, because we all have somebody that we wish hadn't left so soon. So it gives us a time to, um, look at photos, send a prayer and make crafts if we want, including the person's photo. Emma: [2:07] So like, when you, uh, when you celebrate the day of the dead or the uh... during the month of September, what specifically do you like to... to do to celebrate? Monica: [2:15] That's a good question, because it's not like I have, like, the army here or… Emma: [2:20] Right. Monica: [2:20] You know, I don't go singing the anthem all day. Um, we have something called papel picado, which is… paper is papel, and picado is like, like poking paper. And you might have seen in some photos of travelers in Latin America that there's, like, tissue paper of different colors, and it has like, little holes and stuff. (...)  [2:39] So like, you bend, you fold it, and you cut figures, and then you open it, and it's like, like, figures and stuff. So what they do in Mexico is they... they cover everything with it in the streets and schools, etc. They have a picado that's green, white and red as the colors of the flag. And so I went home, and at some point I found it in the store back home, and I grabbed some and I folded and I packed it in my bag. And then this September, I just put it everywhere inside my house, in the kitchen. I took a photo, and I told my family, “look, I'm celebrating!” It's very silly, it's just for me, but when I came to the house, I was like, oh, it looks different! I think it's the equivalent of what people... they like to decorate their house for Christmas. It's like, oh, it's Christmas. I thought, oh, it's September in my house. And I didn't toss it. I saved it for next September. Yeah, those little rituals, right? Teagan: [3:28] Is there anything else that you do, I guess, besides those individual celebrations to celebrate your heritage? Monica: [3:36] Sure! I play soccer. That is part of my culture. Many countries, I would say. But in Mexico, you can find people playing bare feet with a bottle. You know, in the street, you don't even need a ball. So that's something I grew up doing, and I still do here, and I love it, because I don't even need to speak the language of the people I'm playing with, but it still makes me feel connected to my heritage. Emma: [3:58] This is just something that I know about you, is that you… you teach salsa, right? Would you say that connects you a little more? Monica: [4:04] I was just thinking about that just now. Emma: [4:08] Did you do salsa in your childhood, or is it something you got into later in life? Monica: [4:10] No, so... no, but I'm milking that cow really well, because people think, "Oh, you must have been born dancing salsa." (...)  [4:19] No, so salsa, some of the musical elements of salsa came from Africa through the slave trade. They made it into Caribbean and through the American Dream, a lot of those Latin American immigrants went to the US when rock and roll was on, and they didn't kick anybody out of the states, they just added themselves. So that's why a salsa band will have all the rock instruments, and then some, the congas and the clave and all these other things. So, all this to say, salsa is from the United States of America, um, but because the music is in Spanish, now, you know it's, it's big in Latin America. [5:00] There's two big dance styles, the LA style and the New York style. So people tend to obviously associate it more with Latin America, because music tends to be mostly in Spanish, now. All this to say one of the cousins of salsa, like the uglier and simpler poor cousin of salsa, is cumbia, and that's what we dance in Mexico. They have cumbia Mexicana, cumbia Peruana, cumbia Tejana, from Texas. So there's a little bit of overlap between both dances. But to be honest, what I was dancing when I was in Mexico was cumbia, you know, at parties and, you know, like every little girl, I had my flamenco in ballet classes, etc. And when I came here, that's all I had. And I got really curious through a roommate at Carleton University, there was a huge salsero, and he got me into salsa. So actually, salsa I took up here. [5:47] Has it been convenient that I speak Spanish and then my business partner is from Havana and etc for our dance studio? It's super convenient. It somehow gives people that have this stereotype that it's all Latin American, you know, I don't have to change the color of my skin or something with listening, "Oh, the Spanish. Oh yeah, she must have been more dancing." It wasn't like that. But I don't hide it either, because this is exactly my point as a dance teacher. Anybody can learn to dance. [6:14] It does bring me closer to my culture, however, because we are, in Latin America, we are touchy feely. We talk with our hands. We tell people, we "uh-huh", we nod, we rub some skin. And in this culture, it's not so well promoted, but when you're dancing, you touch people. So it helps me get that and get people around me to be okay with shrinking slightly their bubble for a good cause, which is, you know, mental health and being social, etc. Teagan: [6:42] Can you describe for us a typical day in your community? Monica: [6:46] Well, back home, it was different. I was living with my parents because I knew I was going to move to Canada and I didn't want to move out and waste time that I knew I would miss my parents like I do truthfully today, so I would study, or eventually, when I graduated, go to work, hang out with my parents, play lots of stuff with my parents. They're big card players and dominoes, and when I go visit, that's still the routine, we always play stuff. Here, of course, I have to adult some more. So go to work, take care of yourself, go to the gym. And I do think the distance makes the heart grow fonder, because I get to talk to my parents on the phone, adult to adult. What you did for your health, what I did for mine, how you paid for bills, how I paid for mine. And some advice that is different when you live under the same roof. [7:27] I should say I am not super connected to other things that would be part of Mexican tradition, by choice. Mexico is ultra Catholic country. Never loved that. So here I don't go to church. [7:38] So I think you create a different community, when you leave your country, and you get to kind of edit your culture and really go hard on the things that make me Mexican, for example, but also renege on the things that I never liked about my culture. I have a tattoo in my back, which is the symbol of the Mexican flag. It's what's in the back of every coin. It's an eagle eating a snake standing on a cactus, and I'm very proud of my heritage. But of course, the things I didn't like, I get to edit it again. [8:07] I've shared with Emma before an example of I try to be really punctual whenever I can, because there's this expectation that Latin Americans and Mexicans are always late. So I always think for some people, for a few people, I will be maybe the only Mexican person they know. I don't want them to have that stereotype. I guess my community is something that I constantly get to create, in some ways with the distance. [8:27] Actually connecting with this, it's... those things make me feel Mexican. I don't speak Spanish most of the day, so I could go days without mentioning I'm Mexican. When I initially came and I was bartending at Carleton, because that's where I was studying. You know, everybody likes to, you know, talk to the bartender and where are you from? And I would make people guess, and they would not guess Mexico right away. I have an accent, but still, people would be like Afghanistan, or like Iran or whatever. So that's why, on one of my first trips home, I got my tattoo, and I also wanted to make sure it was made in Mexico, you know, because it's normal here. Everybody's from somewhere else. We don't necessarily look or act the part, you know, like when I go home, I have certain expectations of humankind that my best friend is, like, "You're too Canadian, we don't do that here" or "You cannot expect people to be respectful like that, these are Mexicans" you know? So part of me feels like I have one foot there and here. So these little rituals are what I do to remind myself that I still want some parts, not all of that culture, you know. So depending, it's kind of utilitarian. When I'm here, I'm Mexican, and when I'm there, I'm Canadian. And it's kind of having two identities or none. But ultimately, it helps you connect with the people who you happen to be around. Teagan: [9:41] That's fantastic. And actually, our next question ties to that a bit. What are some values that you hold most dear as a member of the Latin community? Monica: [9:50] Um, I would say an obsession with justice. I again, think that might be for other countries too. But every country has their own problems and situations they deal with. It's not that Canada doesn't, but I don't miss a lot of cases of, you know, corruption, not being able to trust the police, etc. So in some ways, I shy away from those and try to, I guess, create or adopt new habits. The other one is loyalty. I don't hang out with a lot of Mexican people here, but I do have a few very close to me Mexican friends. I'm not sure how to describe this value other than loyalty, but there's this thing called encargos. I don't know if there's a translation to English, but it's knowing that somebody's going somewhere that you would want to go and offering to get something for them. [10:37] So for example, if I'm going to Mexico, I'll reach out to my guy or girlfriends from Mexico and tell them, Hey, do you need I don't know, this Mexican candy or medication or whatever. Sure, sure. I'll pay you back and I go and get it. Or if they go, it's not such a transgression as it would be in Canadian culture to ask them, "Hey, would you mind if I give you this, if you can get me a box of, you know, chocolates" or whatever. I could find it annoying if I'm not Mexican or endearing if I'm Mexican. This value that we have is this respect for other people's attachment to a place that you're from as well and wanting to bring a little piece of the culture back to them, since it's not around the corner, you know. Teagan: [11:12] Yeah. So maybe I'll skip to one of our other questions just because it might be a good segue. So what foods do you make that remind you of home, and where do you purchase your groceries to prepare your traditional meals? If you do. Monica: [11:27] Sure, yes, I do every day. I'm a big fan of quesadillas. I'll use this opportunity for anybody that's listening: they're called tortillas, not tortilla shells, just tortillas, okay? I always laugh at this. I think this an American thing, which is some sort of actual shell, and then whatever you put inside, you bite and it breaks. And I always tell people, Mexicans are not that stupid. We would never waste food. Our tortillas are made of corn, and they bend, and then they hold your food in place. So I love to make at home, just tacos with whatever, or quesadillas if you put cheese inside. I make them almost daily. They're easier to handle than bread. [12:10] I, uh, make two things that might sound a little bit weird for you. They're my favorite dishes. One is called rajas. They are basically slices of pepper, but this is a poblano pepper, which looks like a jalapeno in color, but it's way bigger, kind of like a bell pepper, and it has a very specific taste. It's not necessarily spicy. So those slices, they're called rajas, and you cook them with slices of onion and cheese and corn, and you can put them in tacos and make rajas tacos or just eat them by themselves. And the other thing is nopales. Nopales are, um, cactus, actually, and they're quite delicious. [12:50] The easy things like tortillas and salsa I can find in the international aisle of any grocery store, but, uh, for nopales and rajas, I have to go to a Latin food market. And there's not many, but there's a cute one in Vanier called Mercado Latino. And the lady that works there is amazing, shout out to Fernanda! There's very few places because they're very nichey. There used to be one in Somerset, and it closed, unfortunately. But, um, yeah, I have to go for quite the drive. It's still easier than go to Mexico to get my cans of things. Teagan: [13:22] That's great. What would you like to share about yourself or your community that you think is important for people to know? Monica: [13:30] There's a huge diversity in culture of Hispanics. You know when people say, are you Spanish? No, I'm... I'm not from Spain. That's European, but I am Hispanic. I speak Spanish. So I do have friends here from Argentina, from Colombia. I love, I love engaging in conversation with them, because we automatically tune out slang and try to discuss in a version of what we think is going to be universal Spanish, and then when we start getting close to each other, we'll be like, "Oh, in Mexico, we say this, how do you guys say that?" "Oh, we say this like this." "Oh, in Peru, we say it this way." So I do want people to know that we have certainly a lot of commonalities, because we're Latin Americans, but we are not all the same, so I still find it very respectful when people hear Spanish and ask, "Hey, where are you from?" Not just assume I'm A, B or C. [14:25] I just found out way later, embarrassingly, in my life, that I just assumed all Latin Americans ate spicy, and I used to be working with a Venezuelan family, and they're like, "No, it's just you." And I was like, what? They're like, "No, we don't eat that stuff." Like I thought all Latin America. So even I had some misconceptions. [14:44] So yeah, I think that our language is a very beautiful one, that we're always super happy to help other people practice, but that we're not all the same, and that if we're living here, there's usually some sort of pain in not being able to be where we were born. So it's always a shame when you have to go really far, because it's better to live here, you know? Teagan: [15:07] How likely would you and your family be to use the website that we are creating for uploading your stories, and how would you use it? We would like to better serve the community. So any suggestions from you about access as well as what should be posted, would be greatly appreciated. Monica: [15:25] I would have to look at it first to make an informed feedback about that. Teagan: [15:29] That makes so much sense. Do you have any other comments or concerns, or anything else you'd like to talk about? Monica: [15:39] No, I'm not familiar enough with the project so that I could give an input. So I appreciate your time. Teagan: [15:44] Yeah. Monica: [15:44] Great question. Emma: [15:45] Well, thank you for answering! Teagan: [15:47] That's it on our list. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data In person Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 15:50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conversation with Monica Fosado Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">This interview features Monicaa Fosado, a vibrant member of Ottawa’s cultural landscape, sharing her personal passions, cultural identity, and community engagement rooted in her Mexican heritage. She pursued her academic journey in Canada at Carleton University, where she completed a master’s degree in journalism. In her free time, she is highly active and engaged in personal hobbies that bring her joy and connection. She teaches salsa dancing at least once a week, and plays soccer regularly. She emphasized both physical activity and social connection as important parts of her routine. Food also plays a central role in how she maintains her connection to her Mexican heritage, regularly preparing traditional dishes such as tacos and quesadillas not only as meals but also as meaningful cultural practices. She also celebrates culturally significant traditions, such as the Day of the Dead, honouring the celebration's importance in Mexican culture. However, what stands out most is how she chooses to engage with her culture on her own terms. She maintains her cultural identity through food, language, and personal traditions, while also contributing to the community in her own way. She teaches Spanish one-on-one, helping others learn the language while sharing aspects of her culture in an informal setting. Her story offers an important insight into the diversity of immigrant experiences. While some individuals seek out strong cultural communities abroad, she demonstrates that cultural identity can also be maintained in more private, self-defined ways. Her life in Ottawa is a blend of independence, cultural pride, and active engagement, showing that belonging does not always require a formal community hub, but can instead be created through everyday practices and personal choices.</div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Teagan Logie, Emma Rhéaume, Joshua Foreshew Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 3rd, 2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3, 112 MB Language A language of the resource English https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/9275714d18e9e3c4d5b71c003d42d975.png d217b73bab31cbfb12b7f613252d9b95 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Panda Games Tickets Subject The topic of the resource Admission Ticket Description An account of the resource A digital ticket to the 2025 “Panda Game”, an annual football game between the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ticketmaster Inc.; University of Ottawa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University of Ottawa’s “Panda Game” website page, which linked to the Ticketmaster page to purchase tickets. Catalogued by: Jasmine Dicaire, Isabella Eccleston, Soren Fox, Raven Roberge, Nicholas Schenk Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ticketmaster Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Purchased September 12th, 2025; Valid October 5th, 2025. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ticketmaster Inc. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Language A language of the resource English, also available in French Type The nature or genre of the resource Digital Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context {X} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Panda Games Tickets Subject The topic of the resource Admission ticket Description An account of the resource The Panda Games are an annual event in which the University of Ottawa plays a high-stakes game of American Football against Carleton University. There has been a long standing rivalry between the two universities, resulting in these tickets becoming a hot commodity. Typically, sides are chosen for each team’s university to sit at, and these sides are displayed as the tickets are purchased. It was also common for the audience of the winning university to bypass their safety restraints and go onto the playing field, known as “storming the field.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ticketmaster Inc.; University of Ottawa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University of Ottawa’s “Panda Game” website page, which linked to the Ticketmaster page to purchase tickets. Curated by: Jasmine Dicaire; Isabella Eccleston; Charlotte Fox; Raven Roberge; Nicholas Schenk Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ticketmaster Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Purchased September 12th, 2025; Valid October 5th, 2025. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ticketmaster Inc. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Digital Digital Functional https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/a7cac786094781f6b948ea7611945cfd.jpg 271587cd11e2c93ab8b2d209c7986a78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Subject The topic of the resource Tim Hortons beverage container Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tim Hortons Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Item purchased October 24, 2025 Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object - cup Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Coffee is a hot, dark and bitter drink that contains coffee beans and caffeine. This beverage powered by caffeine fuels countless students through long lectures, study sessions, and general daily routines. This drink has become a powerful staple of campus culture. It is used by thousands of uOttawa students as a tool to combat fatigue, enhance focus, and improve mood to help students navigate academic life and complete tasks such as studying, homework, and assignments. Coffee is particularly valued during periods of high stress, such as exam seasons. Coffee is also consumed by students out of academic contexts because of the appealing taste. Coffee can be purchased at several locations on the uOttawa campus, and many more locations in the surrounding area. On campus, some popular locations include Tim Hortons (145 Jean-Jacques-Lussier Pvt), Second Cup Coffee (65 University Pvt), and Starbucks (55 Laurier Ave E). Because of the high demand for coffee by the student body, these locations are open every day of the business week, and even regularly employ students. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tim Hortons cup with white lid introduced in 2022, still in use as of November 2025. Available internationally, largest concentration in Canada, USA, and China. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Curated by: Henry Shepherd; J. Li; N. Zimm; F. Sher. Physical https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/2eee0cb33a9d9217db25307a81a76ae9.png 8fd689deee0245f23e52d84890e6fa0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Ottawa Syllabus Subject The topic of the resource The syllabus is an outline provided to students by their professors to give them a roadmap of the goals, expectations, and schedule for the course. Description An account of the resource A syllabus is a long, detailed document written by the professor that outlines the key information of a university course. It contains a course schedule, themes of lecture material, rules for class conduct, and technical information for the class. All professors are required to follow a certain format for their syllabi. The title page must have the University’s logo, the professor’s name, the class title and code, the location, day and time the class will take place, and also the professor’s office hours. If there is a teacher's assistant for the course, their office hours, name and email should also be included. For the rest of the syllabus, it should contain a description of the course, the objectives of the course, any required texts, the weight that each assignment and evaluation will have on the students’ final grade and a schedule for the semester. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource University of Ottawa Curated by: NZimm; JLi; FSher; Henry Shepherd Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University of Ottawa. https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/images/passed-events/EN/tip-2.4-syllabus-template.docx Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 23, 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource University of Ottawa, individual professor of the course. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Word Document. Language A language of the resource English French Type The nature or genre of the resource Digital Document. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant As of August 2024, this syllabus template is available to the public but is mostly catered to uOttawa professors to help them prepare for their courses. Digital https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/1b5e4266f3c5460a6b036e4c06acfc09.jpg e599abb28c9ff6d88dd70664c109112f https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/a3d326525b06d38588aa2c3cf25907bf.jpg 0137f8dc631fcd44f9dd68ccebed8297 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 101er Frosh T-Shirt - AÉDSA Subject The topic of the resource University student orientation; Faculty of Social Sciences; School of International Development and Global Studies; University of Ottawa; 101 Week 2024; campus culture; student life Description An account of the resource A short-sleeved cotton T-shirt produced for the 2024 101 Week (frosh week) Kits at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences. Purchased in order to attend all the 101 week events created to facilitate community and visibility among new students. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource University of Ottawa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Purchased from the AÉDSA as part of a 101 Week Kit from: 120 University Drive (FSS 2039) Ottawa, K1N 6N5 Canada Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) in collaboration with the Development Students Association (AÉDSA) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-09-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource University of Ottawa Development Students Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Cotton t-shirt with a printed graphic design Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object, event memorabilia, apparel Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Used from 2024-09-01 to 2024-09-07 https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/d09914562286ffd8ce423bf02521c6ff.png 0bc22ab70bf2859066aec676cf481f95 https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/609f528da766840e0a423ae6b4dee9b9.png 078ea41a6b2d2ea8a75e98d2ab63de52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Ottawa Student ID Card. Subject The topic of the resource A piece of plastic that includes a chip that can be used to access university facilities and student perks. Description An account of the resource This laminated plastic card is used as a form of identification for all uOttawa students in addition to uOttawa services like to open automated entry points, a source of payment, and a proof of ID for activities or spaces with specific access requirements, whether it’s in person or digitally. Recently, the university discontinued physical U-Pass cards, and it was absorbed by the UO Student Card, granting university students access to OC Transpo and STO public transportation through their student ID. Exams require student cards as photo ID to verify a student’s identity, as well as your student number which is on the card. As a key card, it grants access to the UO Dining Hall, residences, labs, classrooms, sports facilities, gyms, and libraries. The card can even be used as a debit card for Dining Hall expenses, for eateries on campus, or to spend uOttawa’s Flex Dollars. In 2025, new students can send in their photos for their card rather than having their picture taken in person. This represents how in 2025 education has evolved to be more hybrid, integrated with technology. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource University of Ottawa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Acquired from: 90 University Pvt (room 145) Ottawa, K1N 6N5 Canada Curated by: Henry Shepherd; Jun Li; Nikolett Zimmermann; Fred Sherman; Erica Doucet-MacDonald; Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde; Olive Soki-Kavwahirehi; Cloée Ennis; Patrick Levesque ; Erica Woolsey; Hadissa Shahzad; Meera Thoniyil; Liliana Cianci; Alice Girard; Maya Johnson; Sydney Finkle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-09-22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Card owner, University of Ottawa. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource A white card that on the front has a student's legal name, their photo, their unique student number. To the right is a symbol of three grey curved lines incrementally growing to show that the card has electronic scanning capability. On the back of the card there is a barcode, a sticker for the gyms, and some information that could be useful for students, these details appear in French and English. Dimensions: 84.6 mm by 54 mm. Language A language of the resource English French Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object - laminated plastic card. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant University of Ottawa students. University of Ottawa. Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission. Société de transport de l'Outaouais.This card's appearance and style began printing around 2020 and is still used as of 2025. uOttawa Card Service 90 University Private, Room 145 Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5 Phone: 613-562-5885 E-mail: uOttawaCard@uOttawa.ca Digital Functional Physical Technology https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/c8e2dddc4313a68bbbd7574305625cc3.png eb29d185d865d33bc31289b583a38611 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Ottawa bilingual business card / QR code. Subject The topic of the resource Two QR codes on each poster representing bilingualism. Description An account of the resource QR codes are frequently found on the University of Ottawa campus in 2025, often used on; business cards, posters, tickets, and menus. Each code being particular and specifically curated for the organisation who created it, made up of small black and white squares arranged in a grid. QR codes are important because they allow for versatility with marketing as they hold much more data and can help reduce the use of paper. By scanning the code with a cellphone camera, the QR quickly brings the students to informational sites and links. On this poster there are two QR codes, one leading to the French website and one to the English website. This represents how this technology is crucial and a staple for the University of Ottawa students in 2025 as it caters to the bilingualism that is a core value of the university, as well as being an efficient way of accessing information on campus through cellphones. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource University of Ottawa, QR code originally created by Masahiro Hara. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Acquired from:  Advanced Research Complex of the University of Ottawa, 25 Templeton St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7P6. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-life-hacks/privacy-and-safety/brief-history-qr-codes#:~:text=In%201994%2C%20a%20Denso%20Wave,while%20playing%20the%20game%20Go">Microsoft - QR codes</a> Curated by: Erica Doucet-MacDonald; Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde <a href="A Brief History of the QR code, Microsoft. April 28, 2023."></a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa, Denso Waves. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Accessed: 2025-10-18 Date: 1994 QR code was created, later popularized in 2021 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University of Ottawa. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creator of the QR code / organisation. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flyers, posters, or cards with a QR code to scan with electronic device. Language A language of the resource English French Type The nature or genre of the resource Hybrid object; physically on materials, containing information existing in the digital sphere. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Made and displayed on University of Ottawa campus in 2025. Digital Functional Physical Technology https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/c986c61d387c97b50b225b1f4852d7dd.JPG 3336f4c28948b03de43632b81bc9204b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Uottawa Waterbottles Subject The topic of the resource Stainless steel water bottles that hold hot or cold beverages Description An account of the resource Water bottles are convenient, and a portable method of bringing water or any other beverages of a student’s choice with them wherever they go. Not only do they allow the student to stay hydrated, but they are also environmentally sustainable since they are refillable at university water fountains or at any beverage store around campus thus reducing plastic waste. They easily fit into backpack side pockets and are comfortable to hold in your hand as you walk around campus. When Students choose to purchase their stainless-steel water bottles from the University of Ottawa’s bookstore, they have the added benefit of carrying the uOttawa logo with them everywhere they go! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource WillLand Outdoors Inc Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University of Ottawa, Jock-Turcot University Centre 85 University UCU, Level 0, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WillLand Outdoors Inc Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March, 2018 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource WillLand Outdoors Inc Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource University of Ottawa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 24oz Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object: Beverage holders Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025-003 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant These water bottles have been available since 2010 when the University of Ottawa officially put an end to selling plastic water bottles in vending machines. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/6660c2c169b361591a41dbc115f4d2af.mp3 b4d08ad93094e41fd023a8925dfb4e26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American stories from Ottawa Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Beginning in Winter 2025, Professor Laurie Weinstein in ANT3340: Latin American and the Caribbean created Anthroharvest with the goal of inspiring students to explore the diversity of our city through ethnographic interviews. This collection stands as a pillar of students' ongoing efforts to interview friends, family, and members of Ottawa's Latin American and Caribbean communities in surrounding areas. Our ultimate goal is to create an archive of stories for those who identify with the Latin American and Caribbean community, accessible at any time, that preserves knowledge and promotes their cultures. Our project remains ongoing as we learn and connect with new students and people across Ottawa and eastern Canada. We invite you to browse the stories collected by our students, listen to the audio recording, and read transcripts and biographies of those interviewed. </div> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Anonymous Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Niamh Margulis; Al Mohammed Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data On Zoom Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Niamh: All right. So Al, do you want to take the first question and we can trade off from there? Al: Yeah, for sure. Al: Okay. So first question is like, what is your country of origin? Anonymous: So I'm from Uruguay or Uruguay. Whenever I pronounce the name of the country, it's a little tricky because it's such a small country and few people know about it, but I've heard it pronounced both ways. In Spanish, it would be Uruguay. Al: and yeah, like what brought you to Ottawa from like all the way from Uruguay? Anonymous: Well, no, I've been in Canada for many years now. I came first to Toronto, where I did my graduate, studies. And, yeah, so, so I've been in Canada now for at least 25 years. And, so the first, 10 years in Toronto, and then I got - once I finished my studies and I worked in Toronto for a while, I applied to university where I was hired, in 2007. So yeah, it's more than 17 years now at the University of Ottawa. Niamh: So, I guess you have family here. Anonymous: I do. I have - I have a big family. I have siblings. So, I have sisters in Toronto and nephews and nieces and all. And in Ottawa, of course I live with my own family with my wife. We don't have children. Al: Have you ever like found a community in Ottawa or, how has that been? Yeah. Anonymous: Well, I’m not, I don't really, no, I don't think I'm connected to any community in, in Ottawa. I basically, the people I interact with are people that I've met through work at the university. But I don't have like - I'm not really integrated into a community or participate in activities, here in Ottawa. Anonymous: I might go to a community, you know, they are in the summer, for example, a Latin festivals and things of the sort or, or, cinema series or something like that, that often embassies organize or things of.. But, that is my connection to basically community, to community activities. And then just, yeah, a couple of friends. I do have, I guess all my connections are back in Toronto where I have family and I, theirs were established sort of, I was really integrated there. Anonymous: Ottawa has been a bit of an exile for, for us in that sense, but we often go to Toronto because I have a big family there and, we, we have a birthday every other week, you know, nephews and nieces. And, so yeah, I think much of our social life takes place in, in Toronto. Al: Great! Niamh: I guess the next question that we have to ask you is, are there any like celebrations that are important to you that you experienced within that community? I guess you were saying birthdays? Anonymous: Well, for sure. birthdays are very important and something you must attend and buy presents for. So, you cannot miss them unless you have a very, very good excuse. So yes, we were in Toronto, on Saturday for a birthday. The second birthday, celebrated for one of my nephews because he celebrated his real biological birthday, in January in Uruguay, but he needed to have his Canadian birthday celebrated as well. So this was the second birthday. Anonymous: yeah, so that would be for sure. plus of course, things like Christmas, parts of, you know, just, just not for religious reasons, but just part of a cultural, you know, practices. So it would be certainly Christmas, New Year. it would be, for example, Easter - Easter Friday, and things of the sort that would lead to, gatherings for sure. And perhaps another event that sometimes we participate in our activities around, for example, the country's independence, which is August 25th. Anonymous: Sometimes people do like barbecues, in Toronto, there is such as, what they call an Uruguayan club. So a club of the community. And sometimes we have attended those events on that day. Al: Cool. So that's like a way you like celebrate your heritage. Yes. Anonymous: Yes. I don't think about it that way because I think that in a way my heritage is very much living in me because I came here already as an adult, but, I can certainly see how it is critical for my nephews and nieces who are growing up here. And, I see it, for example, because I would never put on a T-shirt with the name of my country, but all my nephews who struggle to speak in Spanish, they all wear it. Anonymous: So clearly the part of reconnecting with the community is critical for, for them. So, yeah. Niamh: Are there any, I guess, cultural values that you really hold dear, as Anonyma member of the Uruguayan diaspora community?  Anonymous: Cultural, values… Anonymous: Um.. haha… Anonymous: I haven't thought about it. I think more perhaps is the values that were communicated by my family as opposed to the values of the country, I guess. I think that informed, my life more. ous: Just, whatever my parents taught me about how I should behave, how I should be towards others, issues of respect or things like that. But… yeah, I don't think, I don't think that I'm connected to the values of the country in that sense. And perhaps because it's not a, perhaps if it were a religious country or something, perhaps, like, I don't think I got in from the country itself, values that I am, I share them, but not, I don't know. I, I just think more about a, of a family thing as opposed to a country. Niamh: Okay. Yeah. Al: Um, yeah, I have another question. So like within like your family or like, are people, you know, do you speak a different language besides English or…? Anonymous: I do. I, I never, I only speak English with you right now. And, when I teach at the university, I also teach French courses as well. Of course it's in French. But, the language I speak at home is Portuguese. Anonymous: That's what I speak most of the day is not my native tongue, but it is my wife's language and we speak what she likes. And, and then of course, with my family, we speak Spanish, but the language I use regularly is Portuguese. Yes. Niamh: Nice. I think that we're at number 10. What foods do you make to remind yourself of, I guess, your culture? Are there any foods that like bring, bring up a lot of memories for you? Anonymous: The key food that brings, memories would be, beef. Anonymous: I come from a very carnivorous culture. I guess you can compare it here to Alberta or Texas in the U S it's a cattle raising country. The whole country is full of cows. They are something like a hundred cows per inhabitant. And, it's what the country exports is just a big grassland area. Uruguayans are the largest consumers of meat per capita in the world. And, it's average, you eat at least half a kilo of beef. Grilling meat is something very special, I guess. And just the - not only eating the beef but also grilling it. Anonymous: Just the idea of, of, of cooking that outside and things like that. That is often what, what I do when we meet with my family, we're always arranging who buys, what type of meat for the barbecue and things of this sort, that would be a central, food, that that's what I think is.  Anonymous: I would underline that, that as a key element and not only the consumption, but, the ceremonies around the consumption and preparing beef. Niamh: Are there any, I guess, shops in Ottawa specifically that you go to purchase food? Anonymous: Unfortunately, no, they're all in Toronto, because people consume a lot. There are, basically what is the, this is this, the eating meat is very much connected to Brazil and Argentina. So there are big butcher shops in Toronto that just working with those communities. But here, no. So normally what we do when we go to Toronto, it means that we also have to go to the Uruguayan butcher shop to buy what we need to consume here in Ottawa. Anonymous: It's not that, of course there is beef here, but it has to do with the way you cut the cuts that are very, are very, yes, different or types of sausages and things of this sort. Al: Does that include like spices and seasonings as well, or just like? Anonymous: No, the only, we do two things. We put salt, that's it. And, something you can do is put a little sauce, sometimes, which we now is, has become popular in North America. You can buy in supermarkets, even here in Norway is called chimichurri, which is something we, basically make by adding, combining parsley, oregano leaves and pepper and things like that. And we put some vinegar and oil and, and we just then can put that on top of, of the meat. Niamh: I'm just checking to see what the next one would be. I guess the next question is how likely would you and or your family be to use the website that we are creating to upload stories for, what was the last next half the question? how would you, use it? We're making a website - It’s just going to have a transcript of this interview as well as a short blurb detailing it. Do you think that you're ever going to check it? Anonymous: Well, I, I can certainly, yes, I will check it out what I said after, but then I can also, I'm sure if I share it with my sisters, they would, be interested in, or even make some of my, older nephews, look at it and visit. They are very big on that. And I must say that I'm perhaps not the best person in my family to talk about heritage and all that, but my sisters, I guess, because they have children that are growing up, are always working very hard to, connect them with our family history, who we are and so on. So I think, the moment I shared with them that they would look at it. I'm not, of course, I'm sure they would not agree with some of the things I said here. Anonymous: They will find me that I could have been more somehow Uruguayan in my answers or, or, or something. Niamh: Well, you are who you are! Niamh: Do you have any other comments or things that you just wanted to say? Anonymous: I don't know. Anonymous: No, I don't think so. I do feel that, just because I work at the University of Ottawa, I find that being a professor, and just working in an institution of higher learning, sometimes, we are less connected somehow to the community, as opposed to other people who work in other professions, other trades, other things. Anonymous: I find that perhaps I, just because of my profession, I tend to feel very comfortable, spending a lot of time on my own and not being - you know - very social or doing engaged in social activities. I can spend 24 hours reading absolutely no problem. And I have a fantastic time just doing that. Anonymous: So, I, I guess that makes me in a way to be less integrated, just because of the nature of my profession and the fact that I just enjoy being on my own, studying, reading, researching, and so on. Niamh: I think I saw that you, teach, and, and study a lot of literature and philosophy. Anonymous: Yeah, yeah, exactly. That's my field. So I'm, I'm in, you know, I'm in the oral languages department and we have a program there, the Spanish and Latin American studies program. And, so I, that is my focus of my research is really when it comes to research literature and just Latin American culture. Niamh: And so, yes. I think that's everything for, the interview. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conversation with Anonymous Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-03-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3, 15 min 00 s. Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Anonymous is from Uruguay and immigrated to Canada. They Came to Toronto 25 years ago to start their graduate studies and 10 years later moved to Ottawa to be a professor. Anonymous speaks Portuguese, English, and French but mainly uses Portuguese when talking to their family. They have a larger community in Toronto since most of their family and Uruguayan community are integrated there. Anonymous often travels between cities for celebrations, Uruguayan food items, and gatherings with their community. Eating food at family gatherings is important to their culture. Uruguayan culture consists of a meat heavy diet that grills large amounts of beef. Toronto is the only place where they can find Uruguayan style beef. Anonymous is not integrated into Ottawa’s Latin community. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/77b56a0b883619cf561402c682396af1.mp3 12c32569663634fea5c0b7e96fbb5e93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latin American stories from Ottawa Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Beginning in Winter 2025, Professor Laurie Weinstein in ANT3340: Latin American and the Caribbean created Anthroharvest with the goal of inspiring students to explore the diversity of our city through ethnographic interviews. This collection stands as a pillar of students' ongoing efforts to interview friends, family, and members of Ottawa's Latin American and Caribbean communities in surrounding areas. Our ultimate goal is to create an archive of stories for those who identify with the Latin American and Caribbean community, accessible at any time, that preserves knowledge and promotes their cultures. Our project remains ongoing as we learn and connect with new students and people across Ottawa and eastern Canada. We invite you to browse the stories collected by our students, listen to the audio recording, and read transcripts and biographies of those interviewed. </div> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Anonymous Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Abigail Grant Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data On Zoom Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Interviewer: Hello everyone and a warm welcome to my interviewee, whose name will remain anonymous throughout our discussion. First, I want to say thank you for agreeing to be here today and, more specifically, for being a part of my study for my anthropology of Latin America and Caribbean class. My name is Abigail Grant, and this interview is part of a project with three main goals. First, to develop my skills in conducting ethnographic interviews. Second, to better understand the cultural vibrancy of Latin American and Caribbean communities in Ottawa. And third, to contribute to a Latin American and Caribbean Community Archive that can be publicly assessed and used as a tool for people to connect with and celebrate their cultural roots. With these goals in mind, your insights and experiences as someone from the area are crucial, extremely valuable, and appreciated, so thank you again for being here. Whenever you're ready, we can begin our journey and take a look at the questions that I have prepared for us today. Interviewee: Absolutely. For sure. Interviewer: Perfect. Interviewee: It’s a pleasure being here. Interviewer: We’ll just get into it then. So, number one, what is your country of origin? Interviewee: I am originally from the Dominican Republic. I was born and raised over there. Interviewer: Amazing. So, what brought you to Ottawa? Interviewee: Well, initially it was the fact that I needed to go to school, but at the same time, what brought me to Ottawa, in specific, was my sister. My sister was living in Ottawa for about five years before I moved there. She married a Canadian guy, and so they had my nephews and everything. They originally moved to Montreal, but then after a few years they decided to base their family in Ottawa, until I joined them, when I was ready to go to school. Interviewer: That’s awesome. That’s awesome. So, you do have family here, and do you see them frequently? Interviewee: Yes. So, for the longest time we all lived together, and when I say all, I mean my sister and brother-in-law, and my two nephews, their two kids. But also, my older brother is currently in Ottawa as well, with his wife and my other nephew, who was also born in Ottawa. And then my Dad, his wife, and my younger brother are also living in Ottawa. So, at one point we were all living in the same house. And then, little by little, everyone, you know, my sister was able to buy a house, so was my brother, so they started moving out with their families. And we see each other once a week, sometimes even more, we’re always together. Interviewer: That’s amazing. That’s awesome. So, okay, do you live in a Latin community or neighborhood where people speak Spanish and or Portuguese and celebrate various related occasions, or? Interviewee: Not really. We do have some friends that we visit often to celebrate whatever occasion that there might be going on, but I don’t live in a Latin community. Interviewer: Yeah. Interviewee: Nobody speaks Spanish where I live or anything like that. Interviewer: Awe. So, what celebrations are most important to you? Interviewee: I would say anything that has to do with my family, so like birthdays or Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, things like that. Christmas is a big part of what we celebrate as well. Christmas is like a super huge deal in the Dominican. Interviewer: Okay. Interviewee: I would say those are the main ones. Interviewer: Would you say it, like, differs? It is more, I don’t know. Do you find that you celebrate it more or have more emphasis on these things compared to [other] people who live here, or would you say it’s about the same? Interviewee: I would say it’s about the same. Of course, there might be a few exceptions, but overall, in Latin America, people celebrate Christmas, it goes a long way. Interviewer: Yeah. That’s interesting. Can you describe a typical day in your community? Interviewee: Well, for my community I’m going to describe my family, because that’s the closest thing I know. A typical day would be, you know, waking up, taking the kids to school, going to work, and then we’ll have supper together at the end of the day. Breakfast is really not that traditional, but supper its usual we’ll have something very Dominican, very traditional. Interviewer: That’s awesome. What would you... What’s a good meal that would have? Interviewee: We have something called sancocho, which is like a stew with a lot of meat. It can be both beef and chicken, sometimes pork, all mixed in, with a lot of... My gosh, it has everything, it's like a huge soup, or like a stew, because it’s very thick. And you put plantains, yucca, things like that, in it. You can put corn. It’s like everything together, mixed in. Interviewer: Nice! Interviewee: We also eat a lot of rice. Interviewer: Yeah. Interviewee: That’s one that we mix in with everything as well. Yeah, that would be how we finish the day. Interviewer: Good to know! Yeah. What are some values that you hold most dear as a member of the Latin/Carribean community? Interviewee: I would say the fact that everything is very family oriented. Families are always your priority. You’re always thinking of ways to make your family members lives easier and how to, for example, as an example, I always think of... For example, if I’m renting a house, or if I’m getting a new job I always think of how close to my nephew’s school, for example, in case they need me. My first car that I got, it was just for me, so, you know, I could’ve gotten away with a smaller car, but because I know I have a big family I decided to get an SUV. Things like that. Like we’re always thinking about how the community, in my case my family, would need me. Interviewer: Yeah. Interviewee: And that is how each of us thinks of each other. Like, how we can help each other, how we can be close to each other, kind of thing. Interviewer: That’s amazing. That’s so cute. I love that. So, I guess I asked you something similar, but how do you celebrate your heritage when you’re in Ottawa? Interviewee: The main one would be the language for me. I think language has really shaped the way people see the world and how they express their feelings and things like that. So, we try to, as I said before my nephews were born in Canada, they were born in Ottawa, and for them to speak English, but we really try to force them to speak Spanish. It’s the language that we grew up speaking. Obviously, that’s the language I speak to my dad, for example. He barely speaks English. And that's the language I speak to my siblings. It’s just easier. That’s one of the things that I celebrate the most and how I embrace my culture because, as I said before, your language really shapes the way you see the world, in that sense. So that would be the main one. Interviewer: That’s awesome. That’s amazing. What would you like to share about yourself or your community that you think is important for people to know? Interviewee: I would say that a lot of people say Latins are loud, which is completely fair. But, it’s the fact that we’re very passionate about everything. So, if you’re going... If you see me and my siblings talking, for example, we can just be discussing what we’re making for dinner, and it sounds like we’re having this big argument and it’s really just how passionate we are about absolutely everything. As I said before, everything centers around your family. So, family comes first, everything else is last, or second, I shouldn’t say last. Yeah. And that’s something that a lot of people don’t really understand, but if they did, they would understand why we do what we do. Interviewer: Yeah. Interviewee: They would understand just more, yeah. Interviewer: Yeah, that’s a good answer. Awesome. Thank you. What foods do you make that remind you of home and where do you purchase those groceries to prepare the traditional meals? Interviewee: That’s a great question. At my house, we... Everything that we eat is very very traditional. In the Dominican, at like for lunch, at lunch time, we usually have something called la bandera which is called the flag, the Dominican flag. I think that’s usually rice, some sort of protein, that’s usually chicken, but it can be beef, it can be pork, anything really. And then beans. We do, like a... But it’s not refried beans, it's just beans. The regular beans. Interviewer: Yeah. Interviewee: That’s what we would eat most days, almost every single day, and that’s across the entire Dominican Republic. So, that’s families from both lower and middle, and higher income. That’s what everyone does, like a variation of that. And whenever we get fancy, we do something like sancocho, which is the big stew that I mentioned before. It’s like a big soup. I’m trying to think of something else. Oh, in the Dominican we have this dessert that we usually eat around Holy Week. It’s called, gosh... sweet beans! It’s like beans, but you make them with milk and sugar. It sounds disgusting, but I promise it’s really really good. It’s really really tasty. It’s really good. And where we buy them... We usually don’t have trouble finding those, those things. Walmart is a really good place where we go. There’s FreshCo, they usually have [inaudible]. I was going to say Food 4 Less, but that’s not it. I can’t remember the name of that grocery store. It’s, like, green and the letters are yellow. Interviewer: Oh... Foodland? No... I know what you’re talking about. Interviewee: Its Food Basics. Interviewer: Oh, yes. Oh, yes. Okay. So, they have everything? Interviewee: That’s it. That’s it. They pretty much have everything. Yeah. In the international aisle, they usually do have everything. And there’s a few stores here and there in Ottawa that are very... they are Latin. I can’t remember their names right now. But if you need something very specific from a different region, they might have it. Interviewer: That’s good that we... that there are those stores though. Interviewee: Yeah, we have no struggle whatsoever finding our stuff. In Ottawa. Interviewer: That’s good. Interviewee: In Ottawa. Interviewer: Good. Yeah. Alright. So, the second last question I’ll ask you is, how likely would you and or your family be to use the website we are creating for uploading your stories? And how would you use it? [pause] and how would you use it? Yeah. Interviewee: I would probably use it the most, with my nephews, I would say. So that they understand [pause] why we do what we do, and that they also see that other Latin families do something very similar. So that they know they belong somewhere. You know. They, they... We celebrate things and do things similar to other people that come from where we come from as well, so for them to feel part of a community and have that feeling of belonging. I would most likely use it with my nephews. Interviewer: That’s amazing. Interviewee: They need something like that. Interviewer: Yeah. No, that’s amazing. At least, at least it would come into use in some way. That’s great. Interviewee: Yeah! Interviewer: Okay. So, the last thing is, do you have any other comments or concerns, like, anything you’d like to say at all? I know I’m putting you on the spot, but. Interviewee: Yeah. Yeah. No, that’s great. Because it’s really interesting that there even is a course studying our culture. I think that’s really good for me as a Dominican, because I am both Latin and I live in the Caribbean, so I have both of those backgrounds. So, it’s really interesting that, you know, our cultures and heritage are being studied, and that you actually can learn about us. I think that’s great, so I’m really happy that you’re taking that course. Interviewer: Thank you so much for doing this! I appreciate it so much. And we’ll talk... I’ll end the meeting now but thank you again. Interviewee: Of course, no problem! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conversation with Anonymous Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-03-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3, 11 min 34 s Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Our Dominican-born interviewee moved to Ottawa, Canada, for higher education and family connections. Their sister's presence in Ottawa influenced their relocation, and over time, other family members likewise settled there, forming a strong support system. Despite living in separate homes, their family remains close-knit, frequently gathering for meals and celebrations. Cultural preservation is central to the interviewee's identity, with language playing a key role. Spanish is actively spoken at home, ensuring younger generations maintain fluency. Celebrations such as Christmas, birthdays, and Father's Day reinforce their heritage. Dominican holiday traditions, including festive gatherings, music, and food, are preserved within their family. Culinary traditions further connect the interviewee to their Dominican roots. They highlight "sancocho," a hearty stew, and "la bandera," a meal of rice, beans, and protein, as cultural staples. Access to Latin American ingredients in Ottawa supports their ability to cook traditional dishes. Overall, the interviewee underscores the challenges of cultural preservation while adapting to a new society. Their experiences provide insight into the immigrant experience in Ottawa, reflecting the importance of family, language, and tradition in maintaining cultural identity.