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Free cookies for the first 50 people who either register to vote or check their voter registration status courtesy of Super Fresh!

What else do you need? Join us at the Rock the Vote concert behind Blazing Car Wash across from the Methodist Church. 204 1st Ave NW from 4-8 pm.

Learn about voting today!

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage, resilience, and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples while acknowledging their deep connections to the land and the important role they continue to play in shaping our communities.

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 🎉

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15, recognizing and honoring the histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

From generations of stories and traditions to music, art, food, and countless contributions to our community, Hispanic heritage is an important part of our shared history.

Join us in recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the people, cultures, and traditions that continue to enrich our community.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

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Where did the phrase "Every child matters", come from?

• The Orange Shirt: In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis went to the St. Joseph Mission residential school near Williams Lake, BC. Her grandmother had bought her a bright, shiny orange shirt for her first day, which made her feel excited and important.

• Confiscation: When she arrived at the school, school authorities stripped her, took away her clothes—including the orange shirt—and never gave it back.

• The Feeling That She Didn't Matter: Phyllis later shared that the color orange came to symbolize how her feelings and worth did not matter to the people running the institution.

• Orange Shirt Day: In 2013, a reunion was held to commemorate the residential school's impact, where Phyllis shared her story. This led to the creation of Orange Shirt Day, established on September 30th to honor survivors and remember the children who never returned home.

• A National Rallying Cry: The phrase "Every Child Matters" was adopted as the core slogan for Orange Shirt Day and the broader movement for truth, reconciliation, and awareness surrounding the Canadian Indian residential school system.