Join us at the 8th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 15, 2023  9:45 a.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service, in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), is pleased to host the 8^th 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 7^th

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.

REGISTER to participate today or visit ottawapolice.ca/HRLF for more information.

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