Ottawa’s Organization for Civic Engagement
We are a community of citymakers collaborating to make Ottawa
the best city it can be.
Empowering Ottawa CityMakers to Build Community since 2011
Through civic education and other facilitated activities, we connect people and institutions to share and collaborate on initiatives that aim to make Ottawa better, healthier, and more resilient.
Experiential Learning & Civic Literacy Programs
Community Consultations
Peer-To-Peer Sharing & Networking
Civic Engagement and Placemaking-Related Events
Building Community for a Better Ottawa
Synapcity provides civic literacy and civic engagement opportunities that bring Ottawa residents together to contribute to the public good while building community.
We help people from all horizons understand our city and give them a sense of belonging so that collectively, they feel confident and empowered to bring positive change.
Our Impact
Through our civic engagement programs, passionate citymakers are empowered to make change.
Over 400 Civics Boot Camp Alumni
%
feel more confident and empowered *
%
of participants plan to start a new initiative *
*Civics Boot Camp Participant Survey
Become a CityMaker
A city is the range of decisions and actions taken by people like you to make themselves and their neighbours happier, healthier, smarter and safer.
A city is its people therefore you are this city.
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