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Community events · free · online now, in person next

Events for the community, by the community.

Free gatherings where neighbours discover what we can offer one another: people, services, practical know-how and opportunities, for every stage of family life.

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Multaqa Online

ملتقى معاً عن بُعد

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. EST · online · Arabic and English, captioned · free

For the GTA's Arab and Arabic-speaking community, and everyone who wants to join in.

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What happens at our events

A mother at her kitchen table waving to a small video room of local helpers

Discover

Meet the people, services and organisations near you, in focused sessions where you can ask your own questions.

A speaker teaching warmly from her home office to a screen of nodding faces

Learn

Short, practical talks, each ending with one thing to do this week. General information, never a sales pitch.

A young man on a video call with a mentor, both smiling

Opportunity

Paid roles, internships, mentors and ways to contribute, reviewed before they are listed.

Four ways to take part

It's free, and taking part never signs you up for care.

A grandmother and her daughter joining together on a tablet, tea in hand

Attend

For everyone. Tell us what you need and what you could offer.

See the eventRead the guide
A father speaking openly into his laptop camera, a child's drawing behind him

Speak

A conversation with a moderator on a topic from the program, then questions from the audience. Lived experience welcome.

Apply to speakRead the guide
A therapist at a tidy desk, welcoming visitors into her room

Host a track

For providers, advocates, partners and community organisations. Teach, and meet families.

Host a trackRead the guide
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Sponsor

Keep it free, and stand beside the community's partners. Never buys stage time or data.

Become a sponsorRead the guide

New to this? Our guides explain each way to take part, step by step. See the guides

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Our promise

Neutral and inclusive. Every background, faith and nationality equally welcome.

  • Free to attend, always.
  • Speakers teach; nobody sells.
  • Sponsors are thanked, never on stage.
  • Your details are never given to partners or sponsors.
  • Captions, joining by phone and help getting set up.
  • Missed a session? The talks are recorded and posted on the iCaria Together YouTube channel.
A bright community hall, families of every age at round tables, talking and laughing

Coming next · spring 2027

Multaqa in person: Milton, Oakville and Mississauga

Community days in person, in the three cities where iCaria cares for families. Families, partners and neighbours in one room. Partners and volunteers from Multaqa Online are invited first.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Sponsors cover the costs; attendees never pay.

Do I need an iCaria account?

To save an event or register, you sign in with Google or an email code, in one step. It's free and never signs you up for care.

Is it only for Arabic speakers?

Everyone is welcome. Talks run in Arabic or English, with captions.

I run a business. Can I sell in a session?

No. Partners teach and introduce; families ask for follow-ups if they want them.

Can I bring my parents or my children?

Yes. Every age is welcome, and the careers sessions are for anyone 18 and over.

I'm not comfortable with video calls.

Google Meet works in your web browser, with nothing to install. Join the free practice session a few days before, or join by phone. A volunteer can call you beforehand to help.