​National Housing Day: Building harmony through community

National Housing Day is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to invite you to one of Multifaith Housing Initiative’s (MHI) most important annual events. Scheduled for Sunday, November 24th, from 3 to 5 PM, this celebration reminds of the essential role that housing plays as a human right and our shared responsibility to ensure affordable housing for all.

As one of the three major annual events organized by MHI, alongside Tulipathon in May and the Annual General Meeting in April, National Housing Day is a time for advocacy, reflection on how far we have come, and action on how much more we need to do. Whether you are a long-term supporter of MHI or someone new to our cause, this is your opportunity to engage with others who share your passion for affordable housing and social justice.

Marimba Players will be gracing us with performances, and we will learn about MHI's latest projects from Executive Director, Suzanne Le. Because this is an interfaith prayer celebration, we will hear from Indigenous Grandmother Irene Compton (cofounder of Minwaashin Lodge) and an opening prayer from Rabbi Idan Scher, Congregation Machzikei Hadas. Our keynote speakers are Rabbi Blum and Dr. Aisha Sherazi. 

We’ll celebrate the progress we’ve made, address the challenges that remain, and explore new ways to support those in need. The goal is simple: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who lack affordable housing.

Join us at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa on November 24th and be a part of this special day of hope, solidarity, and action. Together, we can continue advocating for policies and solutions that bring us closer to achieving affordable housing for everyone.

Learn more at www.multifaithhousing.ca/national-housing-day and mark your calendars now!

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9

​Please note that this is a federal government building. You will be required by security to show your personal identification and to go through a metal detector to enter the event. Please give yourself plenty of time to go through security. 

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