In Anishinābemowin Algonquin language, Ādisōke refers to the telling of stories. Learn a few construction vocabulary words in Anishinābemowin Algonquin language! Have a look at these six pronunciation videos from Anishinābe Algonquin Language Keeper Joan Tenasco. Monanikewin – Groundbreaking Time to start our Anishinābemowin language series! Today’s word is mònànikewin (groundbreaking). Construction for Ādisōke began
Ādisōke Main Level Takes Shape Despite the snow and colder temperatures, major progress was made at the Ādisōke project site this winter. At the start of the new year, steel and concrete work to support the upper and lower levels of the underground parking garage was completed. The ramp connecting the upper and lower levels
Substructure Complete for Ādisōke It’s been a busy fall at the Ādisōke project site! All 150 caissons for the foundation were installed, marking a significant milestone for the project. The deepest caisson was over 17 metres deep, which helped stabilize the building’s foundation. A second tower crane was also erected on the site, signifying the
Project Team Celebrates Setting of Foundation Earlier this summer, the Project Team celebrated the setting of the foundation for Ādisōke at an event on the project site. To mark this special occasion, the project partners placed a token of significance into a concrete slab that will become part of the facility’s foundation. Mayor Watson placed
At an event today, Mayor Jim Watson, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board (on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage), Councillor Matthew Luloff, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board, Grand Chief Savanna McGregor, Algonquin Anishinābeg Nation, and Councillor Dan Kohoko (on behalf of Chief Wendy Jocko, Algonquins
Ādisōke is present at the Ontario Library Association Superconference Every year, the Ontario Library Association Superconference brings together 6,000 attendees from across the country and the continent. On February 2, we were honoured to deliver a presentation about what will make Ādisōke a truly unique offering in Canada. We’re pleased to share the first part
At an event today, the official name was announced for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility. On behalf of the Anishinābe Algonquin Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation gave the name Ādisōke for the facility. On hand to honour the name of the new facility
The Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility’s project team is offering a new way for Indigenous peoples in the Ottawa-Gatineau area and across Canada to provide ideas, suggestions and input into the joint facility. On behalf of the project team, an online Indigenous engagement survey is being conducted by NVision Insight Group, an
Blessing ceremony on the site of the new Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility signals preparatory construction work to begin Earlier today, Elders from Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation led a blessing ceremony on the site of the new Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility,
Urban Indigenous Engagement Event is POSTPONED – Please note: In-person City of Ottawa and Library and Archives Canada public engagement events will be cancelled until further notice. This is based on guidance to limit mass gatherings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This event will be rescheduled and a revised date will be provided