10 th Human Rights Learning Forum
Time: doors open at 0745hrs for registration | Event begins at 0800hrs
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Join us for a full day of learning, dialogue, and community collaboration — at no cost to participants.
La participation est gratuite, mais l’inscription est obligatoire.
Joignez-vous à nous pour une journée complète d’apprentissage, de dialogue et de collaboration communautaire — sans frais pour les participants.
Announcement
10th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum (HRLF)
Theme: “From Awareness to Action: Building Safer, More Inclusive Communities Together.”
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Elias Banquet and Event Centre, 750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa (Riverside Park /Mooney’s Bay Area)
Public transportation: Bus stop located on Ridgewood Avenue and directly in front of the venue (include bus stop #6924 or 7405 and on Riverside Drive #8287).
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in partnership with the Community Equity Council and the Vectors Group, invites you to the 10th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum, celebrating a decade of progress in advancing human rights and inclusion in policing.
Guided by the theme “From Awareness to Action: Building Safer, More Inclusive Communities Together,” this milestone event features engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and learning opportunities designed to foster collaboration, dialogue, and skill-building.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation at the end of the day in recognition of their engagement and commitment to human rights and inclusion.
Join us as we reflect on ten years of learning, listening, and impact — and work together to turn awareness into meaningful action that strengthens trust, equity, and safety across our communities.
We will explore topics, including:
- Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA)
- Community Policing and the New Policing Model
- From Hate to Hope: Sharing Strength and Resources
- Principles of Bystander and Upstander Training
- Mental Health – CHANGE Initiative and Mental Health Unit
This year’s Human Rights Learning Forum will feature both interactive workshops and whole-group learning sessions, emphasizing collaboration, dialogue, and skill-building across diverse perspectives. Participants are encouraged to engage actively and share insights that strengthen equity and inclusion in policing and community partnerships.
Register today and join us as we celebrate a decade of shared learning and renew our collective commitment to advancing human rights, equity, and community safety.
Once you complete the registration form and confirm your details, you will be officially registered for the event and a confirmation message will appear to indicate that your registration has been successfully received.
Announcement: 10th Annual Ottawa Police Service Human Rights Learning Forum
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: St. Elias Centre, Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in partnership with community organizations, proudly invites you to the 10th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum (HRLF) — a full day of learning, collaboration, and action.
This year’s milestone forum celebrates a decade of progress under the theme “From Awareness to Action: Building Safer, More Inclusive Communities Together.” The program features engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and certificate-based learning opportunities focused on human rights, equity, and community partnership in policing.
Participants will explore vital topics, including:
- Community Safety and the new Policing Act
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in policing
- Community partnerships addressing racism and hate
- Mental Health and the C.H.A.N.G.E. Initiative
- Youth leadership and community trust
Program highlights include:
- Keynote Address on Community Safety and Human Rights
- Interactive sessions on EDI, accessibility, and community policing
- Certificate workshops on Upstander Training
- Storytelling and lived-experience panels
- “10 Years of Action” reflections throughout the day
This event will bring together community members, youth leaders, seniors, accessibility advocates, and partner organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance inclusion in policing.
Join us as we celebrate a decade of shared learning and renew our collective commitment to human rights, equity, and community safety.
Annonce : 10e Forum annuel sur l’apprentissage des droits de la personne du Service de police d’Ottawa
Date : Jeudi 4 décembre 2025
Heure : 7 h 45 à 15 h 30
Lieu : Centre St. Elias, Ottawa
Le Service de police d’Ottawa (SPO), en partenariat avec des organisations communautaires, a le plaisir de vous inviter au 10e Forum annuel sur l’apprentissage des droits de la personne (FADP) — une journée complète d’apprentissage, de collaboration et d’action.
Cette édition marquante célèbre dix ans de progrès sous le thème :
« De la sensibilisation à l’action : bâtir ensemble des collectivités plus sûres et plus inclusives. »
Le programme propose des discussions dynamiques, des ateliers interactifs et des formations certifiées axées sur les droits de la personne, l’équité et les partenariats communautaires dans le contexte policier.
Les participants exploreront des sujets essentiels tels que :
- La sécurité communautaire et la nouvelle Loi sur les services policiers
- L’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion dans les services policiers
- Les partenariats communautaires pour lutter contre le racisme et la haine
- La santé mentale et l’initiative C.H.A.N.G.E.
- Le leadership jeunesse et la confiance communautaire
Faits saillants du programme :
- Allocution principale sur la sécurité communautaire et les droits de la personne
- Séances interactives sur l’EDI, l’accessibilité et le travail policier communautaire
- Ateliers certifiés sur la formation des témoins actifs (Upstander Training)
- Témoignages et panels d’expériences vécues
- Réflexions « 10 ans d’action » tout au long de la journée
Cet événement réunira des membres de la communauté, des jeunes leaders, des aînés, des défenseurs de l’accessibilité et des organisations partenaires afin de renforcer la collaboration et de promouvoir l’inclusion au sein des services policiers.
Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer une décennie d’apprentissage collectif et renouveler notre engagement envers les droits de la personne, l’équité et la sécurité communautaire.