Claudette Commanda, chancellor of the University of Ottawa, is honoured to invite you to attend an evening of learning and unity featuring renowned journalist and author Tanya Talaga.
A member of the Fort William First Nation, Tanya Talaga is a celebrated storyteller, journalist and author, with multiple best-selling publications in Canada. With over 20 years of journalistic experience, she has made significant contributions to sharing and promoting Indigenous narratives and perspectives nationwide.
Her presentation, Truth Before Reconciliation: The Opportunity in Front of Us, offers an in-depth reflection on difficult truths related to Indigenous history, encouraging audiences to move beyond symbolic gestures toward genuine understanding, accountability and concrete action.
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: University of Ottawa, Social Sciences Building, Room 4007, 120 University Private, Ottawa, ON
The lecture will be followed by a reception.
Please note that the lecture will be delivered in English. Simultaneous interpretation and live captioning will be available. Participants wishing to access live interpretation are kindly requested to connect via their smartphones, using personal headphones. For more information, email the Ceremonies and Events Office at ceremonies@uOttawa.ca.
This post is also available in French.
