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...
Professor Brenda Macdougall, academic delegate for Indigenous engagement and director of the Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, spoke with the Gazette on the initiatives taken since the Indigenous Action Plan (IAP) was released in 2020 and the goals and dreams that are emerging.
Professor Brenda Macdougall, academic delegate for Indigenous engagement and director of the Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, spoke with the Gazette on the initiatives taken since the Indigenous Action Plan (IAP) was released in 2020 and the goals and dreams that are emerging.
The University of Ottawa is offering the first program in Canada on the Anthropocene, to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to understand today’s issues in an interdisciplinary setting. These unique undergraduate and master’s paths offer courses in English or in French.
The University of Ottawa is offering the first program in Canada on the Anthropocene, to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to understand today’s issues in an interdisciplinary setting. These unique undergraduate and master’s paths offer courses in English or in French.
To mark National AccessAbility Week, the Gazette spoke to Marie-Claude Gagnon, senior officer on accessibility policy at the Human Rights Office. We took the opportunity to clear up notions about accessibility and discuss some on-campus initiatives, including course syllabus updates and access to adaptive digital tools.
To mark National AccessAbility Week, the Gazette spoke to Marie-Claude Gagnon, senior officer on accessibility policy at the Human Rights Office. We took the opportunity to clear up notions about accessibility and discuss some on-campus initiatives, including course syllabus updates and access to ad...
Michael Wernick retired in 2019 after a 38-year career as one of the key leaders of Canada’s world-class federal public service. He was recently named the chairholder of the uOttawa Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management. He shared his thoughts with The Gazette prior to taking on this new role in July 2022.
Michael Wernick retired in 2019 after a 38-year career as one of the key leaders of Canada’s world-class federal public service. He was recently named the chairholder of the uOttawa Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management. He shared his thoughts with The Gazette prior to taking on this new rol...
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and highlight the importance—and urgency—of saving our planet. Since this is a good time to review what we currently do and what more we could do, the Gazette team met with the Office of Campus Sustainability to take stock of the progress the University has made in terms of sustainable development.
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and highlight the importance—and urgency—of saving our planet. Since this is a good time to review what we currently do and what more we could do, the Gazette team met with the Office of Campus Sustainability to take stock of the progress the University has made i...