Tuesday, April 28
National Day of Mourning
Join the national memorial ceremonies for those killed or injured on the job at the monument in view of the Heron Road Bridge, the site of Ontario’s worst workplace accident. The collapse of the Heron Road Bridge saw 9 people die and another 55 injured in August 1966.
- Time:
- 12:30 pm
- Location:
- Vincent Massey Park
- More Info:
- Ottawa & District Labour Council 613-233-7820
GWG: Piece by Piece
by Don Bouzek/Maria Dunn will be presented by the Workers’ Heritage Centre as part of Mayworks Ottawa 2009. This video ballad is a 60-minute musical multimedia piece depicting the experiences of immigrant women who worked in Edmonton’s GWG clothing factory over its 93-year history.
- Tickets:
- $20
- Time:
- 7 pm
- Location:
- the CUBE Gallery, 7 Hamilton Ave North, Ottawa,
- Info and tickets:
- 613-728-1750
Wednesday, April 29
Words Work Poetry Night @ the CUBE
Come along to a free night of poetry. Featuring: Luciano Diaz, Steven Heighton, Sandra Ridley, Asoka Weerasinghing, Rob Winger
- Time:
- 7 pm
- Location:
- CUBE Gallery, 7 Hamilton Ave North, Ottawa,
- More info:
- 613-728-1750
May Day, Friday May 1
Third annual concert “Back Door Concert”.
Traditional labour and folk music with a bit of jazz thrown in to spice up your night! Featuring The Presidents of the World Jazz Trio, Healy & Juravich and Just Voices.
- Tickets:
- $10
- Time:
- 7 pm
- Location:
- CUBE Gallery, 7 Hamilton Ave North, Ottawa,
- Info and tickets:
- 613-742-1872 director@whc-cpo.ca
Friday, May 8
NDP Leader’s Reception
Meet Andrea Horwath the new Leader of Ontario’s New Democrats with special guests Peter Tabuns and Michael Prue. Appetizers and a cash bar.
- Tickets:
- $35
- Time:
- 7 - 10 pm
- Location:
- Sala San Marco, 215 Preston Street Ottawa
- Info and tickets:
- 613-722-0944
Saturday, May 9
Economic meltdown: Why it happened and how the left can respond
Jim Stanford of the Canadian Autoworkers will be the speaker at the Annual Ottawa Canadian Dimension Dinner, part of Mayworks Ottawa 2009.
- Tickets:
- $50
- Time:
- 5:30pm cash bar, 6:30pm dinner
- Location:
- National Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street Ottawa
- Info and tickets:
- Nick Aplin 613-722-1262, Gil Levine 613- 728-6513 or Peter Mix 613-728-7980
Thursday, May 14
No Power Greater
by Lib Spry Join us for a special preview of the play to mark the 90th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike followed by a Q&A with members of Dramamuse and Canadian Museum of Civilization curator, Rhonda Hinther. (Labor Temple, Canada Hall)
This play will be performed until August 21, 2009. See museum's website.
- Time:
- 6:30 pm
- Location:
- Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau
- Info:
- 613-742-1872 or director@whc-cpo.ca
Sunday, May 24
Ottawa Labour History - a one day conference
The Workers’ Heritage Centre and the Canadian Committee on Labour History invite you to participate in a one-day conference on Ottawa’s labour history. Explore our city’s labour history with first hand accounts and academic presentations. There will be a 1919 90th anniversary presentation on that year of labour protest. The day will end with a working class walking tour of downtown.
- Tickets:
- $15 (or $5 for low income) – includes lunch
- Time:
- 9:30 am – 4pm
- Location:
- WHC/Legion Eastview 462 - 294 Cyr Avenue
- Registration or info:
- 613-742-1872 director@whc-cpo.ca