​About iGenOttawa

Intergenerational Day Canada started in British Columbia in 2010 to celebrate the value of connections between generations. Since then, more than 100 cities have officially recognized the day.

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​In 2019, Ottawa proclaimed June 1st as Intergenerational Day for the first time after a small group, comprising Christine Franklin, Nicola Maule, Martha Jeacle and Diane Drouin founded iGenOttawa, and the City accepted their proclamation request. 

​Given the wonderful community response, iGenOttawa will be promoting the value of intergenerational connections year-round, teaming up with community partners to highlight, encourage and initiate activities that bring different generations together for the benefit of the community

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The Impact​

With community support, iGenOttawa seeks to:
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Bring awareness of the positive value of relationships between older and younger people;

Encourage organizations, community groups and residents to celebrate Intergenerational Day through activities that bring together people of different ages; and
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Promote the value of taking small actions to bridge generations within the community year-round.

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Intergenerational connections offer many benefits to the community, including in such areas as health, education, and community safety.

​Stereotypes of both young and older people are broken down when they learn about each other.

​Isolation is diminished and empathy grows in both directions. This creates a stronger, more age-friendly community. 

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