Forum on Homelessness and Community-Engaged Research

The Forum on Homelessness and Community-Engaged Research at the Heart of the City will bring together researchers, community leaders and people with lived experience to explore collaborative approaches to fighting homelessness. The forum, held in honour of the installation of the uOttawa president and vice-chancellor, highlights the importance of dialogue and partnerships in developing solutions to pressing social issues. It features a keynote address by Professor Alexandra Flynn (University of British Columbia [UBC]), followed by a roundtable to broaden and deepen the conversation.

This event is hosted by the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue, a platform for discussion, reflection and knowledge-sharing. The co-organizer is the Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach with co-operation from the Office of the President.

Keynote presentation
“Between Zones and Boundaries: A Legal Geography of Homelessness” by Alexandra Flynn, University of British Columbia.

Roundtable - Moderated by Marie-Eve Sylvestre, President and Vice-Chancellor, with panellists (details to come).

Simultaneous interpretation and captioning

Please note that presentations will be offered in English and French. A simultaneous interpretation and captioning system will be available. Participants wishing to use the live interpretation system will need to connect via their smartphones equipped with earphones. Please bring your own earphones.

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