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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.

Here are some simple, easy ways to connect with a different generation on Intergenerational Day
​(listed on www.intergenerational.ca)

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IF ​you have a few seconds

Make eye contact and smile

Hold the door for the​ person to pass through

Say ‘Have a good day!’
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 IF ​you have 30 minutes

Sit down and have a conversation

Go for a short walk

Write a short note in a card and post it​
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IF you have an hour or two

Share a meal

Go to a movie together

Play a game together​
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More Intergenerational Day ideas and resources can be found on Intergenerational Society’s website:

HOW TO CELEBRATE IG DAY
i2i’S INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY LIST

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Click below to download resources to help promote Intergenerational Day on June 1st: 
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​iGenOttawa logo (download)
Instagram/Twitter Profile
Twitter Header
Facebook Profile
​Facebook Cover

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iGenOttawa poster ​ (Available soon)