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    Friday Sep 29, 2023 at 10:00am
    480 minutes

    As we reflect on the legacy of the residential school system in Canada, we remember the Indigenous lives lost and honour the survivors and their families.

    Show your support by participating in the planting and tending of our Heart Garden.

    Supplies will be provided for you to create flowers and/or messages from the heart.

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    Alors que nous réfléchissons à l'héritage des pensionnats au Canada, nous nous souvenons des vies autochtones perdues et nous rendons hommage aux survivants et à leurs familles.

    Montrez votre soutien en participant à la plantation et entretien de notre jardin de coeur.

    Les fournitures vous seront disponibles pour créer des fleurs et/ou des messages du coeur.

  • beaded orange t-shirt on orange and green background

    Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:00am
    420 minutes

    As we reflect on the legacy of the residential school system in Canada, we remember the Indigneous lives lost and honour the survivors and their families.

    Show your support by creating a remembrance rock. You can create a rock arrangement or display it within our community.

    All necessary supplies will be provided to create a remembrance rock.

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    Alors que nous réfléchissons à l'héritage du système de pensionnats au Canada, nous nous souvenons des vies autochtones perdues et nous rendons hommage aux survivats et à leurs familles.

    Montrez votre soutien en créant une roche de souvenir. Vous pouvez créer une arrangement de roches ou l'exposer au sein de notre communauté.

    Tous les fournitures nécessaires seront disponibles pour créer une roche de souvenir.

  • Colorful picture of people conversing, with different shape bubbles above their heads

    Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

    Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

    September 13th- December 20th

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome in this free program.

  • photos of Brenda Chapman and Don Butler, with open book between

    Sunday Nov 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    The Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library is pleased to present Ottawa mystery writers Brenda Chapman and Don Butler as they each read a short excerpt from their books, and answer your questions about their stories, their writing process, and their own recommended reads. 

    Brenda Chapman has authored more than 20 novels and novellas, including the lauded Stonechild and Rouleau police procedural series, set mainly in Kingston, Ontario. Her latest novel, When Last Seen, is the second in her new Ottawa-based mystery series Hunter and Tate.   

    Don Butler enjoyed a long career as a reporter and senior editor at the Ottawa Citizen, but has always aspired to write fiction. His first novel, A Life of Bliss, set in Ottawa and Greece, was released in 2021. He has just finished a sequel, Norman’s Conquest, slated for release in the spring 2024.

    Following the discussion, the authors will have a selection of their books available for purchase for $20 each. Cash only.

  • Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023
    1:30pm
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed)

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)

  • Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
    1:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part on the path of reconciliation. Interested in learning more? During Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 we invite you to join us for an immersive virtual experience to UN-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada. Presented virtually by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

    •  September 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 : Indigenous peoples and the History of residential schools.
    • September 27 from 1:30 to 2:30: Intergenerational impacts and ongoing systemic discrimination.
    • September 28 from 1:30 to 2:30: Indigenous Peoples’ rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
    • September 29 from 1:30 to 2:30: Taking action towards Reconciliation.

    All sessions will have simultaneous English-French interpretation. 

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    L’apprentissage et la commémoration de la vérité de notre histoire par les gardiens du savoir des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits constituent un élément important sur la voie de la réconciliation. Vous souhaitez en apprendre davantage? Pendant la Semaine de la vérité et de la réconciliation 2023, nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour vivre une expérience virtuelle immersive qui vous permettra d’apprendre les mythes de l’histoire coloniale au Canada. Présenter virtuellement par le Centre national pour la vérité et la réconciliation.

    • 25 septembre de 13h30 à 14h30 : Les peuples autochtones et l’histoire des pensionnats.
    • 26 septembre de 13h30 à 14h30 : Les préjugés inconscients et la démystification des stéréotypes.
    • 27 septembre de 13h30 à 14h30 : Répercussions intergénérationnelles et discrimination systémique persistante.
    • 28 septembre de 13h30 à 14h30: Les droits des peuples autochtones et la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones.
    • 29 septembre  de 13h30 à 14h30: Agir pour la réconciliation. 

    Toutes les sessions auront interprétation simultanée anglais-français.

  • Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    No sessions Thursday August 3rd, and Thursday August 17th. 

    Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring. 

    All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

    Drop-in.

  • Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023
    2:00pm
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. A drop-in program for babies 0-18 months. 

  • Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
    2:00pm
    30 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. Pour les 0 à 18 mois. 

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    Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Jun 13, 2024
    5:30pm
    120 minutes

    38 sessions remaining

    Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

    Programme portes-ouvertes 

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    Drop-in program