Kawaskimhon National Indigenous Moot

Registration will open on November 1st, 2026, and close on January 21st, 2027.

When registering via our Concours de plaidoirie national autochtone / Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot - uOttawa – Fill out form, teams must provide

● Name and email of the person registering

● Coach name(s) and email(s)

● Team names and emails

● Representing School

● Language preference (English, French, or Bilingual table)

● Food allergies and dietary restrictions

● Accessibility requirements or specific accommodation needs

Important Dates:

● Moot Problem Release: The fact pattern will be available by January 5, 2027.

● Clarification Questions Deadline: Please submit any questions regarding the moot problem by February 12, 2027.

● Position Paper Submission Deadline: All position papers are due by February 22, 2027.

Submission Guidelines:

● Submissions should be double-spaced and must not exceed 30 pages (excluding the cover page, table of contents, and bibliography).

● The purpose of the submissions is to state what the party hopes to achieve at the table and the legal or factual arguments in support of this, with suitable references for an academic exercise.

● Submissions will be forwarded to all parties at the table following the submission date.

How to Submit:  

Please email your final submissions in PDF format to [email protected].

Agenda:

● Thursday, March 4: Welcome Reception & Early Check-in (Optional)

● Friday, March 5: Opening Ceremonies, Morning Negotiations, Lunch, Afternoon Negotiations

● Saturday, March 6: Morning Negotiations, Closing Ceremonies, Evening Banquet

● (A detailed itinerary will be distributed closer to the event date).

Venues:

● Moot Venue: Fauteux Hall, University of Ottawa, 57 Louis Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON.

● Banquet Venue: Canadian Museum of History – Grand Hall at 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8.

● Cultural Supports: A Smudge Room and an Elder-in-Residence will be available throughout the moot at [Insert Room Number] for students seeking cultural or emotional support

Accommodations: We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to reserve accommodation for the 2027 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot. We have secured a preferred rate block at the following hotels:

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

○ Address: 130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M9

○ Rates: Modern One-Bedroom Suites: $225/night; Modern Executive One Bedroom: $255/night; Modern Two-Bedroom Suites: $345/night 

○ Booking Link: CLICK HERE FOR MOOT COURT RATES!

○ To ensure a comfortable stay during this impactful event, kindly finalize your reservation by January 21, 2027.

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

○ Address: 185 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8

○ Rate: One Queen Bed $185/night; Two Queen Bed: $220/night. 

○ Booking Link: Details - Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

○ To ensure a comfortable stay during this impactful event, kindly finalize your reservation by January 21, 2027.

DoubleTree by Hilton

○ Address: Address: 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M7

○ Rate: $189/night 

○ Booking Link: uOttawa Room Block March 2027- DoubleTree Ottawa

○ To ensure a comfortable stay during this impactful event, kindly finalize your reservation by January 21, 2027

Travel & Transportation:

● Air Travel: Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is approximately 20 minutes from the downtown core.

● Train: The Ottawa VIA Rail Station is a 10-minute LRT (train) ride from the university.

● Transit/Parking: Fauteux Hall is located steps from the uOttawa LRT station. Paid parking is available on campus at the Brooks Garage (100 Thomas More Private) or the Desmarais Garage (55 Laurier E. Street).