Know Your Rights takes place on Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) at Desmarais Hall (DMS) in Ottawa, ON. Entry is free; the listing is on Eventbrite.
About this event
Attendees learn about academic rights and strategies for standing up for themselves in daily situations. The session covers practical advice for navigating everyday challenges while protecting personal interests. Participants gain knowledge on asserting their rights effectively.
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Get the lowdown on your academic rights and how to stand up for yourself in everyday situations. Organized in collaboration with the Community Legal Clinic, the Vice-Provost, EDI, the Human Rights Office and the Office of the Ombudsperson, the event aims to improve student awareness of institutional rights, available support systems, and practical pathways for addressing academic, housing, workplace, and human rights-related issues. The format combines a short opening segment, an interactive engagement activity (“Rights Passport Challenge”), and a resource fair with institutional and community partners. This initiative is designed to be highly accessible, engagement-driven, and student-centered, while strengthening visibility and collaboration between students and support services. The event will take place in Desmarais building, room Camille-Villeneuve (DMS4101)
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Details
- When
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Where
- Desmarais Hall (DMS)
- Address
- 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K7
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- 111/seminar or talk
- Weather
- 18°C · ClearForecast at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Questions
- When is Know Your Rights?
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
- How much are tickets for Know Your Rights?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Know Your Rights?
- Desmarais Hall (DMS), 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K7, Ottawa, ON.
- Where can I buy tickets for Know Your Rights?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.