Welcome to  'Ottawa International Connection' (OIC). Our motto is "Global thinkers in a global city." OIC facilitates safe connections with new coming internationals and established Canadians. The international community of Ottawa is full of brilliant and creative thinkers, academics and humanitarians. These folks are sometimes the closest thing one will ever meet to modern day heroes. Ironically, it is not uncommon that their initial plight is one of tremendous challenge, loneliness and even  d …

Welcome To The Spartan 300 Fitness Group This is a fitness group like no other. The sole purpose is to encourage a healthy active lifestyle through motivation and FUN!! Lets face it, you're more likely to exercise if you're having fun. This group is inspired by the movie 300 and the goal is to turn the history, the myth, the legend into an idea that inspires and an ideal to strive for. You shall be tossed into the wild, left to pit your wits and will against natures fury. Most activities will be …

IS THIS FOR YOU? Do you have a passion for 'green' living? Ever thought about building your own home according to natural principles? Interested in Permaculture? Tempted by the possibility of getting your power from renewable energy sources? Have you ever considered the idea of living off-grid? Or, are you simply in love with Earthships and want to know as much as you can? If any of these stir up a familiar longing, then this is for you. WHAT WILL WE DO? We'll put our heads together and learn ab …

Dear Friends Throughout history and across all cultures, there has always been a thread of authenticity  woven through all great works of art, literature, philosophies, religions and science. It is the thread of Truth as it was discovered, experienced and kept alive  by sages from antiquity to present, in all traditions. The verbal message they conveyed may differ from one language to another, from one tradition to another, but its essence has always been the same. We all share the same Heart, t …

Meet other local people who love poetry and mythology - to share poems from your favourite poets or share your own work, and have fun! We also read mythology and discuss. We learn from this wonderful stories and the wisdom they carry within, and share our thoughts.