We were very fortunate to have Anita Crowshoe join us for September 20 meeting today as our guest speaker.
She gave us an amazing presentation talking about indigenous education and the incredible work she is doing in the community.
Thank you Anita for everything you do!
We are thrilled to share that this year's DSAA Stampede Breakfast was a tremendous success, with over 1,000 guests joining us for a memorable morning. Thanks to Rotarians Judy, Velma, Eve, Phil, John R, and Bob C for their dedicated service and incredible efforts in helping make the event so special.
The breakfast not only provided a wonderful start to the day but also offered attendees the chance to learn about the exceptional work done by the Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta. Many were inspired by DSAA's mission and generously donated to experience a sailboat ride, further supporting the cause.
The Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park is proud to support and help showcase the DSAA's impactful programs.
Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park (RCCHP) is proud to support the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth’s Gear Up Program. The $2,500 donation from RCCHP will make a significant difference in preparing Indigenous children and youth for the school year. The program’s focus on providing backpacks filled with school supplies is a practical and impactful way to ensure that students start their year with everything they need to succeed. Thanks to everyone involved for their commitment to supporting education and empowering youth
Levi First Charger (USAY) Shelia Tyminski (RCCHP) & Jay Kequahtooway (USAY)
Another great club meeting today! We had one of our sponsored youth that attended the Adventures in Citizenship program in Ottawa, two young ladies who attended the RYLA camp.
We celebrated Cheryl Matthews (outstanding volunteer) with a Paul Harris fellowship for all of the amazing work she does for our club!
On Saturday, May 25, 2024 three of our RCCHP members had the opportunity to make a small difference in a few seniors' lives who live independently but needed a helping hand with basic yard work and gardening. It was a mostly sunny and warm day where we spent about 4 hours raking leaves, grass and pinecones and even managed to trim some trees and bushes. This was a sweat equity project offered by RCCHP’s Community Services Committee in cooperation with the Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society.
A major focus for Rotary is indigenous relations and education. Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park, together with 20 other Rotarians from around District 5360, attended an Indigenous Learning Event at Camp Horizon on Sunday, to deepen our understanding of Indigenous culture, including participating in a sweat lodge. What an experience!
A group of local Rotations had a wonderful evening of Reconciliation through Art. This amazing evening was led by Diana Frost, of Colouring it Forward ( CIF Reconciliation Society). We were led through an exercise to explore what reconciliation means to each of us and actions we can take to be involved and move forward on our truth and reconciliation journey.CIF Reconciliation Society delivers art-based workshops and events that provide education on Indigenous ways of knowing and promote healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. We organize art exhibits on the theme of Truth & Reconciliation, language apps and an annual Orange Shirt Day Walk and Event called Pokaiks the Children.
Rotary Club of Calgary is a Proud supporter of Disabled Sailing Association Alberta
The 25th anniversary edition of RAYEC (Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp) was another resounding success.
In 7 days, at the wonderful Eagles Nest Ranch south of Elkwater, Alberta, 59 youth campers (13-14-15), 7 Youth Leaders (previously campers) and 23 volunteers from Rotary, from Community Futures and from “Friends of RAYEC” completed “the entrepreneurship program” and returned home safe, sound and healthy. And “richer” in many ways for the experience.
The journey of 5 amazing women on an adventure with a mission - 
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