The brutally violent suppression of peaceful protests on university campuses should raise alarms for everyone. OCADFA’s Board of Directors joins CAUT in condemning the use of force, or threat of force, against students, faculty, academic staff and other community members who are exercising their rights to freedom of expression and freedom of association to demonstrate   …Continue Reading

OCTOBER 16-20, 2023 IS FAIR EMPLOYMENT WEEK! Click here to learn more about OCADFA’s line up of events!

The 2023 Provocation Ideas Festival is a new public square of spirited discussion, debate, and exploration of what is and what could be. Provocation brings together disparate voices working for positive change. A Festival of Discovery Provocation tackles difficult topics through vibrant public discussion, art, theatre, film, music, storytelling, and more. Art, Performance, and Dialogue   …Continue Reading

The Provocation Ideas Festival is a new public square of spirited discussion, debate, and exploration. This spring, Provocation Ideas Festival will bring together disparate voices who are working on positive change in fields like governance, justice, and public and community health with acclaimed artists whose work challenges our conventional practices. Running through the month of   …Continue Reading

Current OCADFA Board Members and Staff: OCADFA Staff: Executive Director, Graeme Reniers OCADFA Executive: President, Min Sook Lee Vice President, Mary Eileen Wennekers Secretary Treasurer, Chris Bennell Negotiations Chair, Eric Steenbergen Grievance Chair, Natalie Waldburger Associate Grievance Chair, Richard Hunt Director at Large, J.J. Lee Director at Large, Laura Lovell Anderson Director at Large Tannis   …Continue Reading