Location: Ottawa, Ontario (In-person)
Dates: November 17–18, 2025
Theme: Celebrating Progress – Shaping the Future

The National Restorative Justice Symposium (NRJS) is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 event in Ottawa.

This year’s theme honors the journey of restorative justice in Canada—from its Indigenous roots to its expansion across justice systems, schools, academic institutions, and community programs. The organizing committee is seeking engaging, forward-thinking presentations that reflect on the progress made while exploring new directions for the future.

Presenters are encouraged to address themes such as:

• Sustainability in restorative practices

• Equity and inclusion

• Community voice and accountability

• Institutional change and innovation

Benefits for presenters include:

• Complimentary symposium registration

• Opportunities to network with practitioners and leaders from across sectors

• A platform to contribute to transformative conversations in the field of restorative justice

The deadline to submit a proposal is July 12, 2025.

More information and the proposal submission form can be found here.

Posted: July 8, 2025