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Ādisōke is taking shape!

Ādisōke is taking shape!
Northwest view of Ādisōke, the new building housing the central branch of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada.
Northwest view of Ādisōke, the new building housing the central branch of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada.

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Join us for a perimeter walk of the site of the future Central branch of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC).

The walk will take us around the perimeter of Ādisōke’s construction site, while our walk leader Paul describes the construction phases, helps us visualize its unique features, and highlights some of the sustainable features of the project, such as the 'green' concrete!

Paul has been working on this project for years — his deep knowledge and genuine excitement for this once-in-a-generation project will delight you and inform you on the details of Ādisōke.

Ādisōke (a-di-SO-kay) is an Anishinaabemowin word that refers to the telling of stories. This special name was bestowed by the Elders and members of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation at a ceremony held August 5, 2021.


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Ādisōke prend forme !

Joignez-vous à nous pour une promenade sur le périmètre d’ Ādisōke, site de la future Bibliothèque centrale de la Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa (BPO) et de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada (BAC). La promenade nous mènera autour du périmètre du site de construction d'Ādisōke, tandis que notre guide Paul décrira les phases de construction, nous aidera à visualiser ses caractéristiques uniques et soulignera certaines des caractéristiques durables du projet, telles que le béton "vert" ! Paul travaille sur ce projet depuis des années - ses connaissances approfondies et son enthousiasme sincère pour ce projet unique en son genre vous raviront et vous informeront sur les détails d'Ādisōke. 

Ādisōke (a-di-SO-kay) est un mot anishinaabemowin qui désigne le fait de raconter des histoires. Ce nom spécial a été conféré par les aînés et les membres du Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg et les Algonquins de la Première Nation de Pikwakanagan lors d'une cérémonie qui s'est tenue le 5 août 2021. 

Cette marche se déroulera en anglais uniquement, mais avec possibilité d’interprétation chuchotée.

Location
Route

We'll meet at the Garden of the Provinces and Territories on the southwest corner of Wellington & Bay Sts.

From there, we will proceed down to Commissioner’s Street, then over to Slater and down to Albert Street around the perimeter of the Ādisōke site.

Note: We will not be entering the construction site itself for safety reasons. However, our route may have occasional obstacles and unpaved sections due to the ongoing construction. As well, route may change due to construction activity along the along the AQSB.

About the walk leader
Paul Hussar is the long-time Ādisōke program manager.


Guides:

Paul Hussar and Nadine Bernard

When:
Date:Sun May 5, 2024
Time:4:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Where:
Start:Garden of the Provinces & Territories SW corner, Wellington & Bay
End:Pimisi Station
Area:Centretown West
Distance:1.5 kms
Accessibility:

Due to construction activity, the route may have unpaved sections.

Walker Sign-up

This walk requires you to sign up to attend or join a waitlist if walk is full. Please submit your email and the number of walkers that will be attending with you below.

Gallery
Northwest view of Ādisōke, the new building housing the central branch of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada. Ādisōke central gathering place. The entrance to the OPL is on the right, and the entrance to Library and Archives Canada is to the left.
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