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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Afternoon Everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The Ottawa Mission and its partner agencies are offering Discovery University programming for Winter 2025. At this point in time, we are able to offer two courses. All courses will be offered in person at the
University of Ottawa, beginning on February 7. 2025 and will run for 10 weeks. <o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Introduction to Creative Writing – Taught by Nadia Bozak of Carlton University<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Philosophy of History – Taught by Jean Francois Methot of Saint Paul University.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>In order to attend Discovery University, applicants must be experiencing homelessness or living on a low income, be over 18 years of age, have a willingness to learn, have stable mental health, and any addictions
under control.</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The Ottawa Mission is currently accepting applications to the above mentioned courses. Applications must be filled out completely and returned by email, or mail to the Ottawa Mission by
<b>Wednesday January 15 2025 at 4:00 P.M.. </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You may complete this application online. Please visit <a href="https://ottawamission.com/discoveryuniversity">
<b><i>https://ottawamission.com/discoveryuniversity</i></b></a> for the online application form. You may also just google “Discovery University Ottawa” and it will lead you to the link.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">You may also contact Michael Toffelmire to have a copy sent to you via e-mail.
<a href="mailto:ducoordinator@ottawamission.com">ducoordinator@ottawamission.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, we cannot accept mailed applications at this time.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">If you require any other information, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Toffelmire at the Ottawa Mission.<o:p></o:p></p>
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