National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) and General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff will attend the unveiling of the Afghanistan Memorial Vigil on Parliament Hill. The event will be held in the Hall of Honour, Parliament of Canada. Call 613-945-2251.
The Royal Canadian Mint will honour Canadian Veterans of the Korean War by unveiling a special-edition silver dollar commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will attend the event. The event will be held at the Canadian War Museum (Gallery 4 – … Read more
Peace-The Exhibition will explore the many ways Canadians have acted for peace. The ongoing exhibit will be held at the Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. More information is available online.
Award-winning Canadian documentary photographer Louis Palu's documentary "Kandahar: The Fighting Season" will be shown at the Canadian War Museum, North Corridor, 1 Vimy Place. More information is available online.
Canadian Museum of Civilization's "Moving with the River" exhibition retraces the St. Lawrence River historic path. The ongoing exhibit will be held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier Street. More information is available online.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members dressed in Red Serge will stand sentry to mark the anniversary of Sergeant Arthur Richardson, a member of the North-West Mounted Police, who earned the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the South African War. The event will be held at Canada’s National War Memorial. Call 613-843-5999.
Chamberfest Ottawa 2013, "Viva Voce: Inspired by Song," will explore the influence of voice on instrumental music making. The event will be held at the Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street. More information is available online.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival presents Music & Film Under the Stars. More information is available online.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and RESULTS Canada will hold an open reception and panel discussion on innovation and public-private partnerships in the fight against tuberculosis. The event will be held at The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive. Call 613.237.2532 ext. 131.
The Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) will hold the 2013 President's Forum to explore challenging issues in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit education in Canada. Speakers will include Canada's first ambassador for circumpolar affairs, Mary Simon and co-founder of the Idle No More movement, Sheelah McLean. The event will be held at the Marriott Hotel. More … Read more
