Personal Journeys – Fri. May 29th

Event Info :

When - Friday, May 29, 2026
Where - Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Pellan Room, 2nd Floor
What time - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission - Free (RSVP required) • Use this link to register
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Join the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society and Library and Archives Canada for Personal Journeys, an inspiring evening of storytelling, cultural exchange, and shared lived experience. This special program brings together Indigenous, African, Muslim, and Asian voices to explore how personal histories shape identity, belonging, and community life in Canada.

The event features a distinguished panel including:

• Professor Boulou Ebanda de B’Beri (University of Ottawa), an expert in media, cultural memory, and representation
• Tasha Simon, Senior Specialist of the Indigenous Program at the University of Ottawa
• Ron Korb, Grammy‑nominated and Juno Award–winning flutist and composer, who will also perform a 15‑minute musical set
• Moderator: Professor Adrian Harewood (Carleton University), journalist, educator, and retired CBC Ottawa News anchor