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Join us as talk about legacy and commemoration through an examination of some of Ottawa's street signs
Join us on a walk through downtown Ottawa and Centretown, roughly tracing the early years of Ottawa's growth. Along the way, we'll talk about the layers of meaning embedded in the street signs we pass, as well as broader themes about commemoration and legacy in the modern city. We'll share stories about familiar figures from Ottawa's past whose names still grace our streets, as well as lesser-known figures whose names have faded over time. This is a walk about the legacies of people and places, the power of naming, and how street names are so much more than just navigational signposts.
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We'll start by talking about Ottawa's oldest streets: the waterways that crisscross the region, and the roles we expect these infrastructure networks to play.
By now we're into the late 19th century, talking about the colonial legacy left behind in our street signs.
We'll wrap up with some literal and figurative intersections of history - both in the street names and current public debates.
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