Truth and Reconciliation: a Community Conversation - Part 1

UPDATE (2022-07-29):

We are getting a flurry of interest right now, many have registered to participate, however, we are currently awaiting those that would like to run workshops to confirm dates and times. Many people have indicated that different dates would work better, so we will be pivoting to making 365-hours of facility rental available at no-cost for Truth and Reconciliation related community conversations and events throughout the year, whatever date and time they happened to be, rather than 14 specific-and-consecutive days. This will represent on average 1-hour a day of conversation throughout the year. To be clear, during the 14-days that we are already holding the space available for these conversations at no-cost to the community, we will still be doing so, the 365-hours of complementary use throughout the year is in addition to this. 

Anyone who wishes to book the space to benefit from the opportunity to access this large venue space in The ByWard Market area in Ottawa at no-cost to host Truth and Reconciliation related talks, workshops, etc. is welcome to reach out to us online via our contact form to express their interest to use the space at no-cost. We will require 72-hours advance notice, however, will accommodate shorter notice where practical, as we aim to be as open and accessible as possible to facilitate such healing community conversations. 

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Gather for an honest, open, truth-seeking journey on the path to Truth and Reconciliation. The United People of Canada will be making The Embassy in Ottawa available those that wish to come together for healing as a community. Reach out if you would like to host a talk, workshop, meeting, etc.

To promote healing and unity between all people of all backgrounds, beliefs, religions, and creeds, The United People of Canada are hosting a 14-day inclusive Community Conversation at The Embassy in Ottawa to discuss Residential Schools and surrounding topics.

This event is one of truth-seeking and healing as a community.

Here are some of many perspectives on this topic of significant public interest: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/residential-day-schools-scholars-1.6525827 https://www.politico.com/news/2022/07/23/pope-francis-canada-apology-residential-schools-00047528

https://www.rebelnews.com/catholic_priest_with_indigenous_roots_on_popes_upcoming_visit

https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1625663008357/1625663325319

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2022/5/13/pope-to-visit-canada-in-july-to-meet-residential-school-survivors

The Embassy is committed to making this an open and accessible Community Conversation, with free tickets to participate available to the public.

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Participate in the crowdfunding campaign online:

https://www.givesendgo.com/residentialschoolstruth

To host this event, we are depending on the support of those that wish to see this truth-seeking and healing Community Conversation happen to work towards repairing the divide in our community. The United People of Canada is providing this amazing new venue space, The Embassy, and we need to raise some additional funds for restoration work to prepare the venue for this and other Community Conversations, and to provision the facility for hosting a conference/town-hall style event for 14-days. This may include, but is not limited to, fencing and security, building materials, portable washrooms, audio visual system, conference tables, transportation reimbursement for guest speakers, budget for community presenters for materials, etc.

All surplus funds will be directed as The United People of Canada see most appropriate to ensure that we are able to provide space in the community for ongoing community conversation, including, but not limited to, development of conversation patio, outdoor event space, restoring the Pipe Organ, Mini Grand Piano, etc.