Ādisōke September 2025 Update

As we move into fall, the warmth of summer days continues to illuminate Ādisōke.

Inside the building, bathrooms are beginning to take shape, with mosaic tile patterns leading to the bathrooms, adding a touch of character and detail.

 Image of the mosaic tiles leading to the bathrooms.

Picture 1: Image of the mosaic tiles leading to the bathrooms.

The drywall is progressing, completing the hallways and offering a glimpse of what it will feel like to be inside the building.

Image of a hallway in Ādisōke, under construction with new drywall installed.

Picture 2: Image of a hallway in Ādisōke, under construction with new drywall installed.

Outside the building, the red cedar wood is taking shape along the walls and ceiling, beautifully complementing the windows and stonework.

Image of the outside of Ādisōke, with the installation of the red cedar wood and stonework along the walls, right next to the windows.

Picture 3: Image of the outside of Ādisōke, with the installation of the red cedar wood and stonework along the walls, right next to the windows.

Image of the outside of Ādisōke, with the installation of the red cedar wood along the walls and ceiling, right next to the windows.

Picture 4: Image of the outside of Ādisōke, with the installation of the red cedar wood along the walls and ceiling, right next to the windows.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 Each year, September 30, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

On September 30, a 90-minute commemorative gathering, entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will take place on Parliament Hill beginning at 3 pm. It will also be broadcast live, with a link provided the day of the event.

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites you to participate in events on September 30 recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at seven of its branches (all other branches will be closed).

Together, we will honour the experiences, resilience and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be flown at half-mast from sunrise on September 30 until sunrise on October 1.

Public Art – Ādisōke

This year marks a special milestone: the 40th anniversary of the City of Ottawa’s Public Art Program.

As part of a celebration story about this anniversary year, Ādisōke was featured with an update on the atrium space, which will be activated by an installation from UK-artist, Jason Bruges Studio.

In addition, there will be multiple artworks exploring Indigenous perspectives, history and storytelling including artists such as the Brascoupé sisters and Mary Anne Barkhouse.

Fabrication is currently underway for the artworks, with installations continuing over the next year.