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SUMMARY:50/50 Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Enter for your chance to win 50% of gross ticket sales! \n50/50 tickets are: \n\n5-Ticket Pack for $10\n20-Ticket Pack for $20\n100-Ticket Pack for $50\n250-Ticket Pack for $100\n350-Ticket Pack for $150\n\nPurchase tickets HERE for your chance to win! \nTickets may be sold and purchased in Ontario only. Orders will not be accepted via the Internet from anyone outside the Province of Ontario or any non-residents of Ontario. \nThis 50/50 is conducted by Settimana Italiana – Italian Week Inc. under AGCO License No. RAF1463102.  The draw will be held electronically in Ottawa on June 15\, 2025\, at 7:00 pm\, open until 6:00 pm.  The prize is 50% of gross ticket sales\, with an unlimited number of tickets to be sold. This is a digital raffle only. No cash tickets sold.
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SUMMARY:Heritage Event | Living the Italian-Canadian Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the experiences and contributions of Italian women in the Ottawa community. This engaging event highlights the rich history and cultural impact of local women in leadership through historical exhibits and an expert panel discussion. \nThis year’s panel explores the female perspective on Italian immigration\, spanning generations—from those who arrived before World War I to post-war immigrants and modern-day newcomers. Panelists Trina Costantini-Powell\, Anna Romano Milne\, and Francesca Bellantone will share personal stories of resilience\, identity\, and cultural legacy. Moderated by Flavia Iannetta\, Italian Week Ottawa Vice-Chair\, this conversation offers a unique and heartfelt reflection on heritage and the evolving role of Italian women in Ottawa. \nThis event is presented by Italian Week Ottawa in collaboration with the National Congress of Italian Canadians (NCIC) (National Capital District). \nAlthough this is a free event\, registration is required to attend due to the capacity limit. \nFlavia Iannetta (Moderator) \nFlavia is a Director in PwC’s Consulting practice with over 18 years of experience in business transformation. A multilingual Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC)\, she specializes in large-scale transformation initiatives within the Federal Public Sector. Fluent in both official languages\, Flavia works closely with clients to translate strategy into actionable\, sustainable outcomes.Known for her ability to not only design but also implement solutions\, Flavia brings a pragmatic and people-focused approach to her work. She is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a recognized leader in driving meaningful change. \nThe daughter of Italian immigrants\, Flavia’s heritage fuels her curiosity and deep commitment to authentic leadership. She is a strong advocate for inclusion and is proud to serve as a Diversity and Inclusion leader at PwC. She also contributes to her community as Vice-Chair of Italian Week Ottawa\, championing values of respect\, hard work\, and belonging. \nGuest Panelists \nTrina Costantini-Powell \nTrina was President of the National Congress of Italian Canadians from 2016-2022 and currently is the Second Vice-President\, NCIC National. Trina has\, for over 30 years\, chaired many Italian Canadian associations and contributed to many other Ottawa organizations. Trina currently sits on the Villa Marconi Board of Directors. An Ottawa Women’s Filo Award recipient in 2010\, followed by Leading Girls\, Leading Women’s Award (2014) and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (2017). Trina acts as the Research and Nominations Committee Chair\, Ottawa Distinguished Women. \nAnna Romano Milne \nAnna Romano Milne is actively engaged in the Italian community and is deeply committed to connecting youth with their roots. She is currently the Project Lead for the Donne Di Ottawa exhibit and Vice-president of l’Associazione Molisani di Ottawa. Her writing practice includes volunteering on the AICW Editorial Board and contributing stories to italocanadese. Passionate about preserving dialects\, Anna is also part of L’Eco dei Dialetti committee in Toronto. Anna has served in the senior executive ranks of the Canadian federal public service\, leading national programs spanning health and economic portfolios. \nFrancesca Bellantone \nFrancesca Bellantone was born in Campo Calabro\, a small village in Calabria. She moved to Ottawa in 2016 with her husband\, Roberto Cucinotta\, and their children\, where they now reside permanently. Together\, Francesca and Roberto own and operate Dolci Sapori\, an Italian bakery and café in Ottawa. Despite living abroad\, Francesca remains deeply connected to her Italian roots and traditions\, passionately sharing Italian culture through her work in the restaurant industry. Looking ahead\, she aims to continue her professional growth and explore more of Ottawa’s diverse neighborhoods. \nNotice of Filming and Photography: When you attend this event\, you enter an area where photography\, audio\, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises\, you consent to such recording media and its release\, publication\, exhibition or reproduction. \nThanks to our event sponsor Trimaran Advisory Group.\nAdditional Notes: \n\nFREE parking available on-site.\nPhotos and/or videos may be taken during the event. By registering\, you consent that these archival photos and/or recordings\, either in whole or in part\, may be utilized by Italian Week Ottawa for any and all promotional purposes.
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LOCATION:The Italian Canadian Historical Centre\, 1026 Baseline Rd\, Ottawa\, Ontario K2C 0A6\, Ottawa\, K2C 0A6\, CA
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