Connecting Generations

Intergenerational connections offer many benefits to the community. 

Intergenerational Day is celebrated on June 1st to highlight the wonderful things that are taking place between generations in Ottawa and encourage residents to seek out new opportunities to connect.
​Organizations and community groups are encouraged to post their events that will bring together people of different ages on June 1st and Year-Round.

iGenOttawa's Impact

AWARENESS
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Bringing awareness of the positive power of relationships between older and younger people.
 ENCOURAGEMENT
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Encouraging organizations, community groups and residents to organize intergenerational activities on June 1st and throughout the year.
OPPORTUNITY
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Promoting the value of taking small actions to bridge generations within the community year-round​.

Reach out to Connect

​Consider “doing things differently” and reach out to someone from a different generation.
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It can be as easy as a simple “hello, how are you?” or an invitation to go for a walk.

You might also want to participate in intergenerational activities taking place on June 1st and throughout the year.
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