The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25 and runs until December 10. This year’s theme is “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls.”
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25 and runs until December 10. This year’s theme is “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls.”
Pramila Patten, United Nations special representative of the secretary-general on sexual violence in conflict, has had an impressive career advocating for women’s rights, social justice and gender rights. On November 16, 2022, the University of Ottawa awarded her an honorary doctorate. In her acceptance speech, she paid tribute to her sources of inspiration and the countless women fighting for pea...
Pramila Patten, United Nations special representative of the secretary-general on sexual violence in conflict, has had an impressive career advocating for women’s rights, social justice and gender rights. On November 16, 2022, the University of Ottawa awarded her an honorary doctorate. In her accept...
On November 3, outgoing uOttawa chancellor Calin Rovinescu hosted the last Chancellor’s Debate of his term, which highlighted the need for a global solution to the increasing problem of displaced people.The debate featured a three-way dialogue that also included Allan Rock, uOttawa president emeritus and former Canadian ambassador to the UN, and Jennifer Bond, chair of the Global Refugee Sponsorsh...
On November 3, outgoing uOttawa chancellor Calin Rovinescu hosted the last Chancellor’s Debate of his term, which highlighted the need for a global solution to the increasing problem of displaced people.The debate featured a three-way dialogue that also included Allan Rock, uOttawa president emeritu...
The University of Ottawa is committed to increasing the scope and scale of its international presence and influence. To achieve this goal, it offers mobility programs to all members of the University community so they can gain skills and enhance their professional development, with internationalization in mind. The Gazette takes you back to the original concept as it was pitched to professors and ...
The University of Ottawa is committed to increasing the scope and scale of its international presence and influence. To achieve this goal, it offers mobility programs to all members of the University community so they can gain skills and enhance their professional development, with internationalizat...
The Canadian Women’s Movement Archives is a collection of personal papers, buttons, flyers, and other materials representing the second-wave feminist movement that began in the 1960s. It brings together a registry of over 282 descriptions of artifacts held by 59 archival institutions across Canada. Thanks to support from generous donors, the University of Ottawa Library has hired a storyteller to ...
The Canadian Women’s Movement Archives is a collection of personal papers, buttons, flyers, and other materials representing the second-wave feminist movement that began in the 1960s. It brings together a registry of over 282 descriptions of artifacts held by 59 archival institutions across Canada. ...
On September 30, Canada will mark the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day offers an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Indian Residential School System and its continuing impact on survivors, their families, and their communities. Importantly, it is also an opportunity to learn and to envision how we can advance reconciliation within our country and communities. This...
On September 30, Canada will mark the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day offers an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Indian Residential School System and its continuing impact on survivors, their families, and their communities. Importantly, it is also an opportunity...
Join the Alumni Relations Office October 3 for a frank dialogue on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This hybrid event will be an opportunity to hear Soukaina Boutiyeb (BSocSc ’11), Nathan Hall (BSocSc ’07), Professor Awad Ibrahim and Jon-Ethan Rankin-Kistabish (LLL ’18) discuss and challenge how EDI initiatives are implemented in institutions.
Join the Alumni Relations Office October 3 for a frank dialogue on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This hybrid event will be an opportunity to hear Soukaina Boutiyeb (BSocSc ’11), Nathan Hall (BSocSc ’07), Professor Awad Ibrahim and Jon-Ethan Rankin-Kistabish (LLL ’18) discuss and challenge ...
The Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française (CRCCF) is organizing a symposium September 22 and 23. It will look at the “Montfort moment” and the battle fought by Franco-Ontarians to preserve their right to receive health care in French in their province.
The Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française (CRCCF) is organizing a symposium September 22 and 23. It will look at the “Montfort moment” and the battle fought by Franco-Ontarians to preserve their right to receive health care in French in their province.
In an era of water scarcity and resource disputes, responsibilities relating to lands and waters must be better understood. Indigenous laws are a critical part of addressing these issues, and one of the strongest and most enduring expressions of Indigenous laws is through art.
In an era of water scarcity and resource disputes, responsibilities relating to lands and waters must be better understood. Indigenous laws are a critical part of addressing these issues, and one of the strongest and most enduring expressions of Indigenous laws is through art.
According to a 2017 Statistics Canada survey, one out of every five (22%) Canadians 15 years of age and over, or about 6.2 million individuals, had one or more disabilities. However, in all areas of our society, there is a lack of accessibility and appropriate accommodations for disabled persons. Some leaders, like student Carly Fox, have decided to make themselves—and others—heard.
According to a 2017 Statistics Canada survey, one out of every five (22%) Canadians 15 years of age and over, or about 6.2 million individuals, had one or more disabilities. However, in all areas of our society, there is a lack of accessibility and appropriate accommodations for disabled persons. So...