Person standing in a forest with a bright red piece of fabric trailing behind them
Sep 5

Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do you carry great peace?

September 5, 2026 12 a.m. -
November 15, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Off Campus
Sep 8

Welcome Day - Fall 2026 Orientation

September 8, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)

All new students are invited to join us for Welcome Day! 

SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier: "The Shape of Memory"
September 26, 2026
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Off Campus
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On Saturday, September 26, the world premiere of "The Shape of Memory" will be projected on the Canada Malting Silos.
Event
  • Public
Artwork projected on Canada Malting Silos, with red trees in foreground
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier: "Living Waters"
September 26, 2026
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Off Campus
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of the Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On Saturday, September 26, the world premiere of an animation collaboration project will be projected on the Canada Malting Silos.
Event
  • Public
Artwork rendering projected on Canada Malting Silos, bars of green, purple rose
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier: Faisal Anwar
September 25, 2026
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Off Campus
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On Friday, September 25, SILO NIGHTS showcases the Canadian premiere of "Breathe" by Faisal Anwar, projected on the Canada Malting Silos.
Event
  • Public
Artwork, "Breathe" of birds flying projected onto Canada Malting Silos
Art Creates Change - Bonnie Devine
September 24, 2026
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
OCAD University’s Faculty of Art presents:ART CREATES CHANGEThe Kim Pruesse Speakers SeriesBonnie Devine
EventIn Person
  • Public
East Canada with Lake Ontario in dark colour and an orange outline, a leaping animal.
Research Talks featuring Dr. Bill Leeming
September 23, 2026
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Join us for the September edition of Research Talks, featuring Dr. Bill Leeming. In this talk - “Research for Building Ivory Towers versus Research for Building Communities: Could the Situation be Otherwise?” - Bill compares the relationship between and relative value of his academic career and his community initiatives.
Talk
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
A protrait of professor Bill Leeming in blue shirt and black baackground.
Behind the Bricks: In conversation with Rick Hill Sr.
September 23, 2026
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
This event is part of the University’s programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. 
Event
  • Public
Photo of Rick Hill Sr, wearing glasses with white hair and short beard
Women of Wampum
September 23, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
In conjunction with the Gwangju Biennale Canada Pavilion exhibition Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do You Carry Great Peace? Onsite Gallery presents Women of Wampum, a lecture and workshop led by artist Katsitsakatste Lindsay Delaronde exploring the enduring role of Haudenosaunee women as spiritual leaders, knowledge keepers, and architects of peace.
EventIn Person
  • Public
A woman with long braided hair
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier
September 18, 2026 - October 4, 2026
8 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Off Campus
SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On Friday and Saturday nights for three weekends, beginning September 18, Toronto’s waterfront lights up after dark. SILO NIGHTS transforms the iconic Canada Malting Silos into a giant canvas for immersive art and storytelling — featuring international artists, student collaborations, and Canadian and world…
EventIn Person
  • Public
Crowd watching projection on Canada Malting Silos
Steps Forward: 150th Anniversary Yellow Staircase Mural Project
September 17, 2026 - May 15, 2027
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
Celebrating the past, present, and future of the Yellow Staircase.
EventIn Person
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Mural in yellow staircase
PARTY BARGE
September 8, 2026 - September 30, 2026
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Ignite Gallery
Exhibition
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Name Sentimental Attachment
스간나 고와 겅? Skennen'kó:wa ken?
September 5, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Off Campus
ExhibitionIn Person
  • Public
Person standing in a forest with a bright red piece of fabric trailing behind them
Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do you carry great peace?
September 5, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Off Campus
ExhibitionIn Person
  • Public
Person standing in a forest with a bright red piece of fabric trailing behind them

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