Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa

What Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa does

Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa (IDI Ottawa) is a non-profit community organization founded in 2007 and headquartered at 335 Michael Cowpland Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. Operating as a chapter of the broader Intercultural Dialogue Institute and a member of the Anatolian Heritage Federation, the organization facilitates intercultural and interfaith dialogue across Ottawa's Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and other faith and cultural communities. Its primary beneficiaries include newcomers and immigrants seeking integration support, diverse faith communities seeking interfaith engagement, youth interested in intercultural leadership, public-safety personnel recognized through the Public Heroes Awards program (running since 2011), and senior community members contributing to mentorship.

IDI Ottawa's product portfolio consists of community programs rather than technology products. Core offerings include Dialogue & Friendship Dinners, Community & Friendship Dinners (Ramadan Iftar), Interfaith Events, International Women's Day celebrations, the Public Heroes Awards program, the Meet Your Neighbour home-dinner initiative, Dialogue in Action forums and seminars, plus Volunteer and Membership programs. Recent extensions include a Black History Month Youth Excellence in Action Showcase (2024), a panel discussion on Building a Harmonious Multicultural Society with the World Multicultural Festival (2024), and a Climate Change 101 community workshop (2025). The organization has no proprietary technology stack beyond its WordPress website (idiottawa.ca) and standard social media channels, and explicitly has no public API, SDK, or software offering.

The business model is donation- and membership-driven. Revenue streams identified are charitable donations solicited through the website and at events, a membership program requiring references for participation, and ad-hoc fundraising events such as the Turkey & Syria Earthquake Fundraiser Dinner. No pricing for paid services is publicly disclosed, and the organization relies on volunteer participation for event catering, content creation, tutoring, administrative support, and outreach. Strategic partnerships with the Ottawa Police Service, Canadian Red Cross, Northern Light Educational Services, Leading Ladies Canada, and the World Multicultural Festival support programming and provide institutional legitimacy, including formal recognition from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada in March 2024.

Name

Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa

Legal name

Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa

Website

https://idiottawa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa is a non-profit founded in 2007 that facilitates intercultural and interfaith dialogue in Ottawa through community dinners, interfaith events, youth programs, and the Public Heroes Awards, serving diverse faith communities, newcomers, and public-service honorees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Intercultural Dialogue Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering) (EDAIAKAE)

Keywords

• Intercultural dialogue programs
• Community engagement events
• Interfaith dialogue
• Cultural awareness workshops
• Community dinners

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: IDI Ottawa accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support its programs and community initiatives. Donations are solicited through the organization's website and at events.
2. Membership Program: The organization offers a membership program for community members who wish to support and participate in IDI Ottawa's activities. Members can engage through volunteer opportunities and organizational programs.
3. Fundraising Events: IDI Ottawa hosts fundraising events such as the Turkey & Syria Earthquake Fundraiser Dinner to raise funds for humanitarian causes and support ongoing community programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Institut du dialogue interculturel - Ottawa is a non-profit community organization based in Ottawa that promotes intercultural and interfaith understanding through dialogue events, friendship dinners, and educational programs. It organizes community gatherings such as Dialogue & Friendship Dinners, Ramadan Iftar events, interfaith events, International Women's Day celebrations, Public Heroes Awards, and Meet Your Neighbour initiatives.

Product overview

IDI Ottawa is a community organization, not a technology company. Its product offering is a portfolio of intercultural dialogue programs and community services centered at the IDI Ottawa Center (335 Michael Cowpland Drive, Ottawa, Ontario). The core offering consists of Dialogue & Friendship Dinners, Community & Friendship Dinners (Ramadan Iftar), Interfaith Events, International Women's Day celebrations, Public Heroes Awards, Meet Your Neighbour home-dinner programs, Dialogue in Action discussion forums, seminars, workshops and conferences, along with Volunteer and Membership programs. These programs collectively promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue, tolerance, and community building across diverse faiths and cultures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dialogue & Friendship Dinners Community dinner events designed to bring together people of diverse cultural and faith backgrounds to share meals and engage in dialogue.
• Ramadan Iftar Events Annual interfaith Iftar gatherings held during Ramadan to foster understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim community members.
• Interfaith Events Programs and gatherings designed to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among people of different faiths.
• International Women's Day Celebrations Annual programming celebrating International Women's Day, highlighting women's contributions and fostering intercultural exchange.
• Public Heroes Awards An awards program recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions to intercultural understanding and community building.
• Meet Your Neighbour Program A community engagement program encouraging connections between neighbours of diverse backgrounds to build local intercultural ties.
• Dialogue in Action Program An applied intercultural dialogue initiative that turns dialogue outcomes into community-action projects.
• Membership Program A membership offering for individuals who support the institute's intercultural and interfaith mission.
• Volunteer Program A volunteer engagement program that mobilizes community members to support the institute's events and initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 attendees at IWD 2024 event
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• World Multicultural FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2024IDI Ottawa co-hosted a panel discussion on Building a Harmonious Multicultural Society with the World Multicultural Festival, bringing together educators, policymakers, and community advocates to explore the role of education in fostering unity.
• Ottawa Police ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2024IDI Ottawa partners with the Ottawa Police Service for community events including the Parliament Hill iftar dinner. This partnership aims to foster meaningful interactions and mutual understanding between police and diverse communities, with Police Chief Eric Stubbs highlighting the importance of such events for a peaceful city.
• Northern Light Educational Services (NLES)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2024NLES served as venue and organizational partner for IDI Ottawa's International Women's Day 2024 celebration, providing space for over 150 attendees at their Kanata, Ottawa location.
• Leading Ladies CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2024Leading Ladies Canada collaborated with IDI Ottawa to organize the Black History Month Youth Excellence in Action Showcase, celebrating Black excellence and youth leadership in the Ottawa community.
• Canadian Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2023Canadian Red Cross partnered with IDI Ottawa for earthquake relief fundraising following the Turkey and Syria earthquakes, providing emergency support and humanitarian assistance.
• Northern Light Relief FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2023Northern Light Relief Foundation partnered with IDI Ottawa to provide emergency support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria following the devastating February 2023 earthquakes.
• Anatolian Heritage FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDI Ottawa is a member of the Anatolian Heritage Federation, a national organization representing Turkish heritage communities in Canada. This membership provides organizational support and connects IDI Ottawa with a broader network of cultural and heritage organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Multifaith Federation: Federation that brings together faith communities across Canada for dialogue and cooperation; operates similar interfaith gatherings, community dinners, and educational events targeting the same newcomer and faith-community segments.
• Mosaic Institute: Canadian non-profit that convenes interfaith and inter-cultural dialogue among diverse communities for social cohesion and inclusion, with overlapping mission, programming formats (dialogue dinners, panels), and donor base.
• Anatolian Heritage Federation: National federation of which IDI Ottawa is a member; coordinates affiliated cultural and dialogue organizations across Canada and provides structural support, programs, and event frameworks comparable to those IDI Ottawa delivers.
• Intercultural Dialogue Institute (Toronto): The Toronto chapter of the same Intercultural Dialogue Institute network; runs the same Dialogue & Friendship Dinners, Ramadan Iftar, and Public Heroes-style programming in a different Canadian city, making it the closest operational peer.

Peers

• Religions for Peace — Canada:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IDI_Ottawa
• Facebookfacebook.com/InterculturalDialogueOttawa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intercultural-dialogue-institute-ottawa
• Instagraminstagram.com/idi_ottawa

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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