For National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre, will be hosting a one man play called "Bloodline", written by elder Albert Dumont and Co-creator, writer and musician Phil Jenkins.

This one-person play, “Bloodline”, examines Indian Act harms. Using autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert tells the story of how the Indian Act shaped not only his own life, but the lives of his parents and grandparents.

Elder Albert Dumont, an Algonquin poet, storyteller and artist has been named the City of Ottawa's next English-language poet laureate in 2021.

Phil Jenkins is a local renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer, musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural.

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Please note the NAC will be streaming Bloodline on Thursday September 28, should anyone not have access to tickets, or can no longer attend in person. Please follow this link:

Bloodline | Livestream | Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 7:00 pm | National Arts Centre (nac-cna.ca)

Veuillez nous joindre le 3e jeudi de chaque mois pour des rencontres conviviales afin de discuter des livres de langue française.

Participants will explore their current banking or shopping habits, learn how to safely shop and bank online, as well as when and how online banking and shopping can be helpful as an alternative to conventional methods.  

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.