National Gathering for International Day Against Police Brutality

National Gathering in Honour of International Day Against Police Brutality

Unceded and Unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory (Ottawa, ON) – On March 15, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, community members, advocates, victims, and families impacted by police violence will come together at the University of Ottawa for a National Gathering in Honour of the International Day Against Police Brutality.

This event aims to amplify the voices of those affected by police violence, demand justice for those who have been harmed or lost their lives at the hands of law enforcement, and share examples of community-led responses to advance social justice and prevent further harm from the policing system. The gathering will provide a free community dinner and space to build solidarity, healing, and collective action.

The event will take place at the Faculty of Social Sciences Building, Room 1006 (Main Floor), University of Ottawa, 120 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 9A7. It will also be available in a hybrid format via Zoom to ensure broader participation.

Call for Support

To help bring together victims, their families, and community members, we are seeking donations to support the event. Contributions can be made via e-transfer to [email protected]. Your support is invaluable in the fight for justice and accountability.

Join Us

We invite all who stand against police violence to attend, listen, and take action. We welcome journalists and media to attend or receive comments in the lead up to the event. Together, we can build a movement that uplifts survivors, honours those we have lost, and fights for lasting systemic change.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact: Justice for Anthony Aust Collective at [email protected] or Ottawa Transformative Justice Collective at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

120 University Private, 120 University Private, Ottawa, Canada