Workshops designed just for you!
Do you dream of creating, sharing, connecting with other mothers like you, and feeling fully supported in your integration into Canada?
Would you like to learn how to create unique, modern accessories inspired by African fabrics?
Do you want to better understand how to manage your finances?
Join our free sessions to help you thrive in your new environment.
This structured and flexible program ensures that participants gain the training and information needed to access the right resources, making integration easier and helping to break social isolation.
What Mamans LEAD Offers…
A series of practical and inclusive workshops designed to support the social and professional integration and personal growth of African women.
Bi-monthly workshops for making accessories from African wax print fabric (January – June 2026)
All materials are provided FREE OF CHARGE, and you will have the opportunity to learn how to create various accessories — gift bags, fans, decorative wall art — using African wax ( pagne ) fabric.
Bi-monthly financial literacy workshops
(July – September 2026)
Designed to help you better manage your household budget, understand the Canadian banking system, and lay the foundations for long-term financial security.
Monthly information and integration workshops
(January – October 2026)
Different topics each month to support you throughout your integration journey.
Annual Event
To conclude the program and celebrate together as a family.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be able to commit to attending the various workshops
Must reside in the City of Ottawa
Must identify as a mother of Cameroonian origin
Must be highly motivated and interested in accessory-making, financial literacy, and integration support
Valuing textile heritage as an entrepreneurial opportunity
Developing creativity and launching economic initiatives
Providing a welcoming space for newly arrived mothers to connect, learn, and move forward together
Helping mothers better understand, organize, and strengthen their financial stability in Canada
If this sounds like you, please complete the application form by clicking below.
If you are not eligible for our funded program and would still like training in accessory-making, we offer affordable training options.
Cost: $60 per item
Please contact us.
This fully funded training and information program will offer you:
