Whales Are in Our Nature: A World Oceans Day Celebration

Schedule

Mon Jun 08 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature | Ottawa, ON

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Celebrate whales and protect our oceans on World Oceans Day!
About this Event



Join Us for Whales Are in Our Nature!
Rejoignez-nous pour Les baleines, au cœur de notre nature!

Celebrate World Oceans Day with us in person! The Canadian Wildlife Federation, Georgia Strait Alliance, Oceans North, and The Pew Charitable Trusts welcome you for a fun evening of apps, drinks, and short films that highlight the importance of whales and the value of healthy oceans to Canadian livelihoods.

Venez célébrer la Journée mondiale de l'océan avec nous en personne! La Fédération canadienne de la faune, Georgia Strait Alliance, Oceans North, et Pew Charitable Trusts vous invitent à une soirée d'apéro, avec les canapés et une présentation des courts métrages qui mettent en lumière l’importance des baleines et la valeur des océans en santé pour les moyens de subsistance des Canadiens.

5:30pm : Doors open

6:00pm: Welcome Remarks

  • Emcee Jenn Thornhill Verma Reporter/Fellow, Pulitzer Center, Ocean Reporting Network / The Globe and Mail
  • The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries L'honorable Joanne Thompson, Minstre des Peches
  • The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State for Nature L'honorable Nathalie Provost, Secrétaire d'État à la Nature

6:30-8:00pm: Reception and Film Screening


Agenda

🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome Remarks in the Water Gallery
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Reception in the Salon
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Short Films in the Salon
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Where is it happening?

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Canada

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