Events

The Orange Shirt / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day Walk

Each year, September 30, a federal statutory holiday, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Wear Orange

Orange Shirt Day, also taking place on September 30, is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

Local Event

One of the local events in recognition of Orange Shirt Day will be a walk from the Healing of the Seven Generations building at 300 Frederick Street to Victoria Park starting at 10:00 a.m.   There will be drumming and Indigenous dancing once the group arrives at Victoria Park.

As part of our club’s efforts toward Indigenous Learnings and Reconciliation we are inviting members who are interested and available (along with family and friends) to wear orange* and join in the walk.  We will be gathering at the Frederick Street and Edna Street corner of the Frederick Street Mall at 9:15 a.m.  We will have Rotary Vests to wear as well.

So we know who all to expect and so we can join/walk as a group we are asking those planning to attend to please register by Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.

*Any orange clothing is appropriate to wear but official Orange, Every Child Matters Shirts can be ordered from the Healing of the 7 Generations Office at https://h7gshop.square.site/shop/2.  The ordered shirts will need to be picked up in person prior to the walk of Friday.

Online Auction Kick Off - Special Induction

In-person Meeting - October 3

Please join us on Monday October 3 for our official Online Auction Kick Off.  This fundraiser is becoming more successful each year and support from all club members is critical in keeping it growing.  Learn about its history, how it operates and the many ways you can contribute to its success.  Also at this meeting we will have a very special ceremony as Mayor Berry Vrbanovic is inducted as an honoury member of the club.

NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required.

Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant.  We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $34.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event.  Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.  In keeping with current COVID restrictions, it is not required for attendees to be fully vaccinated but it is highly recommended.  However, masks are to be worn when not consuming food.

Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options.  Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen.

CHARCOAL BURGER fresh ground Norwich township beef, smoked bacon, Monterey jack cheese, dill pickle, tomato, shredded lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, butter toasted sesame bun served with fries.

LIVEWELL BURGER plant based black bean patty, cheddar sheeze, roasted sweet pepper, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, habanero lime aioli, toasted artisan bun served with fries.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, smoked bacon, grana padano, house croutons, charcoal classic Caesar dressing.

SHRIMP PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sweet + sour peanut sauce.

Deadline for registering is Thursday, Sepetmber 29

Dr Mike Lawrie & Badar Shamim