Intergenerational Day

Origins
The i2i Intergenerational Society of Canada, based out of British Columbia, was created in 2008 and Intergenerational Day Canada started in 2010 to celebrate the value of connections between generations. 

​Since then, Sharon MacKenzie, founder of i2i Intergenerational Society (www.intergenerational.ca), has been promoting the “why” and the “how” of building bridges between different generations and encouraging cities to proclaim June 1st as Intergenerational Day. More than 100 cities and 12 provinces and territories have officially recognized Intergenerational Day Canada.

Ottawa Celebrates Intergenerational Day

​On June 1st, 2019, Ottawa celebrated Intergenerational Day for the first time.

​Many intergenerational events were held across the city, from picnics and a digital literacy workshop to neighbourhood voting on the best location for a city bench.

As well, a panel was organized by iGenOttawa on “Building Intergenerational Cities.” The discussion explored public spaces, transportation, and housing through an intergenerational lens, and highlighted the importance of building “soft” infrastructure.

The panel discussion was later referenced in an article in the Ottawa Citizen’s "healthy cities" series. Intergenerational Day 2019 also coincided with the Doors Open Ottawa weekend.

Check out the winner of the Best ‘Intergenerational Day’ Doors Open Ottawa Building Photos here! 
There are lots of ways to get involved and celebrate Intergenerational Day on June 1st!
Organize and participate in events in your neighbourhood, bringing different ages together!

​Consider doing some small action to connect with someone younger or older than you.
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Click below to see all the events and post your own intergenerational event!* 
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*THANKS TO RANDOM HACKS OF KINDNESS

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