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ABOUT
INTERGENERATIONAL DAY 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. This year Ottawa will be proclaiming June 1st as Intergenerational Day for the first time after a small group, comprising Christine Franklin, Nicola Maule, Martha Jeacle, Diane Drouin founded iGenOttawa, and the City accepted their proclamation request.
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THE IMPACT
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With community support, iGenOttawa seeks to:
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 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.
We can't wait to celebrate Intergenerational Day on Saturday, June 1st! |
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WITH THANKS
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