Human Rights Learning Forum
Join us at the 8th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum
The Ottawa Police Service, in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), is pleased to host the 8th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum in recognition of International Human Rights Day.
A Journey of Healing and Restoration
A workshop presented by the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution
Date: Thursday, December 7th
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr.
We will hear from leading experts who will share their knowledge and experience on the journey of healing and restoration for the purpose of restoring trust and building a stronger community together.
- Dr. Donna Hicks: an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University. She is the author of Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, published in 2011 by Yale University Press.
- Liz Wigfull: Secretariat Director, Ottawa Guiding Council for Mental Health and Addiction and member of the Board of Directors for Options Bytown.
- Lorna Lemay: CICR Trainer and Facilitator—a bilingual conflict resolution practitioner with extensive experience in training design and delivery, partnership building and group facilitation.
- Daniel Markus: Executive Director, CICR—Peace practitioner and social reconciliatory.
This event will be a day-long structured learning and participation session.
The Ottawa Police Service hosted its first Human Rights Learning Forum in 2015, collaborating with individuals and community groups to explore human rights and EDI-related issues from multiple perspectives. Since then, the forum has become an annual event that pushes the dialogue forward to better understand and address these issues on an ongoing and dedicated basis.
2022 ~ Healing Journey: Understanding the Trauma of Hate and Bias
On December 8, 2022, participants heard from leading experts and community leaders who share their views on Hate & Bias, raising awareness about the impact and trauma of hate and bias. The theme of the Forum was Healing Journey: Understanding the Trauma of Hate and Bias.
2020 ~ We need to talk; It’s about systemic racism
On December 10, 2020, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in partnership with the Community Equity Council (CEC), hosted the 6th annual Human Rights Learning Forum, in recognition of Human Rights Day.
The theme was ‘We need to talk; It’s about systemic racism’, focusing on deepening our collective understanding of systemic racism.