Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day which honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
As a community provider of Information and Referral Services, Flamborough Connects is proud to offer information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Why wear Orange on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”.
The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self- esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. (source: Government of Canada) Mental health supports for former Residential School students can be found on the Government of Canada webpage for National Day for Truth and Reconcilation.
For local resources on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Hamilton, visit the City of Hamilton webpage.
To learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, visit the Government of Canada’s webpage.
Community volunteer opportunities
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in your community? Flamborough Connects is looking for volunteer drivers for Flamborough Drives to take seniors on outings throughout Flamborough for shopping and errands. We are also looking for Food Bank Delivery drivers for West Flamborough
on alternate Wednesday afternoons beginning in November and as backup drivers. Connect with us for more information or to volunteer!
Flamborough Connects would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers. Our Wheel of Fitness leaders keep seniors active and engaged across Flamborough. Our Income Tax volunteers electronically submit taxes for low-income residents, allowing them to access refunds, tax credits
and rebates as well as keeping residents eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement and social housing.
Our volunteer drivers transport Flamborough residents without access to transportation for grocery shopping, errands and also deliver for the Flamborough Food Bank. Our Snow Angels shovel snow to keep residents safe in the winter. Our Holiday Gift Program volunteers wrap and deliver personalized gifts during the holiday season. And many more volunteers help with our Friday Fundraising BBQs, at Education Sessions, and at other Flamborough Connects
events. Thank you to all our volunteers!
Driver's ed: winter safety
Leaves are falling and before we know it, winter will be upon us. Be prepared with our free Safe Winter Driving Education Session for Seniors presented by the Ministry of Transportation. Learn essential tips for managing winter driving conditions in Ontario, vehicle preparation, the importance
of winter tires and how to find out more about local road conditions before you travel.
Join Flamborough Connects on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterdown. Register for this free Education Session by calling Flamborough Connects at 905-689-7880 or emailing [email protected].
