The Criminalization of Innocence: A Book Launch and an Indigenous Man’s Perspective
Oct 7, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Innocence Ottawa will be hosting their Annual General Meeting in honour of International Wrongful Conviction Day on October 7th, 2026
Event details
On October 7th, 2026, Innocence Ottawa will be hosting our Annual General Meeting in honour of International Wrongful Conviction Day.
We will hear from the editors of “Wrongful Conviction and the Criminalization of Innocence” about the factors that contribute to wrongful convictions and the challenges to the post-conviction review process. This will be followed by a firsthand story from an Indigenous exoneree.
Come join the conversation, hear different perspectives, and learn more about the fight against wrongful convictions.
Indigenous food will be served.
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