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​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 at the request of iGenOttawa, a community initiative founded by Christine Franklin, Nicola Maule, Diane Drouin (2019-2021) and Martha Jeacle (2019-2021). 

​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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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson with iGenOttawa Co-founders (from right) Diane Drouin, Nicola Maule and Christine Franklin.



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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With thanks after a successful inaugural Intergenerational Day 
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  • Home
  • About
  • iGen Initiatives
    • Gathering Bench
    • iGen Day
    • Artwork Projects
    • Good Neighbours Ottawa
    • Pen Pal Project
    • iGen Volunteering
    • Connecting Year-Round
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Fr
    • ACCUEIL
    • À PROPOS
    • Initiatives iGen >
      • De Bons Voisins Ottawa
      • La Journée iGen
      • À l'année longue
      • Le bénévolat iGen
      • Photos
    • RESSOURCES
    • Contact (fr)
  • Connecting Year-Round