In-person and virtual options available
Community Humane Education Presentations
Humane education helps people of all ages develop important character and life skills, including empathy, consent, responsibility, respect, compassion and kindness toward all living beings through the exploration of animal-related topics. By exploring our relationships with animals and the world around us, participants are encouraged to make thoughtful, compassionate choices in their everyday lives.
The OHS Community Humane Education program offers engaging presentations for community organizations and groups, with audiences ranging from children as young as five to adults aged 80+.
Please note: We have a separate program for school classrooms! More information about School Humane Education presentations can be found here.
Presentations are customized to suit the age, interests, learning needs and goals of each group, making them suitable for a variety of community settings, including youth groups, senior groups, community programs and other organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can book a Community Humane Education presentation?
Presentations are available to non-school community organizations and groups, including youth groups, senior groups, community programs and other organizations looking for engaging, age-appropriate humane education programming.
Is there a cost for the presentation?
Community Humane Education presentations are available to eligible community groups free of charge. We happily accept donations, both financial and in-kind. For in-kind donation ideas, please visit our wish list.
What languages are presentations available in?
Presentations are available in English and French. While we will do our best to accommodate requests for a French-speaking facilitator, availability cannot be guaranteed.
Who is responsible for setting up the virtual meeting?
For virtual presentations, the partner organization is responsible for creating the meeting link, remaining the host of the meeting and sending the link to outreach@ottawahumane.ca before the presentation.
Can an animal visit be included with the presentation?
A companion animal visit may be included upon request but cannot be guaranteed and is subject to animal and staff availability.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel an upcoming presentation, please contact the coordinator: outreach at outreach@ottawahumane.ca as soon as possible. Rescheduling is subject to availability.
The OHS reserves the right to cancel a presentation at its discretion. If this occurs, the coordinator: outreach will contact the partner organization directly.