Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 9 Nov 2017, p. 16

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s hH O C N 0) .a cd OPEN HOUSE SAINTE-TRINITE Thursday, N ovem ber 16,2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2600, Grand Oak Trail, Oakville T 905-339-0812 * Setting sights on world peace: Barber continued from p.15 She also travelled to 20 countries on five continents, worked with heads-of-state, is the co founder of a national not-for-profit for Aboriginal Professionals and recipient of the 2013 First Nations Youth Achiever Award by Indspire. Following the breakfast, local high school students will be transported to the Oakville Conference Centre for a special panel discussion with local Indigenous leaders. The panel includes: · Sherry Saevil, Indigenous Advisor, Halton Catholic District School Board; · Chief Stacey LaForme, Mississauga of the Credits; · Gabrielle Scrimshaw, First Nations Advocate; · Valerie King, Traditional Teachings and Workshops; ·Ja i King-Green, Social Worker and Traditional Hand Drum Singer and Dancer; · Jessica Bolduc, Executive Director of the 4 Rb Youth Movement; and, · Stephen Paquette, Indigenous Knowledge Guide. A special highlight of YMCA Peace Week is the presentation of YMCA Peace Medals to individuals who, without any special resources, have demonstrated a commitment to peace through contributions made within their local, national or global community. The YMCA of Oakville will present one youth, adult and group with a YMCA Peace Medal during the YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace. As part of YMCA Peace Week in Oakville The idea of trying to attain world peace can feel overwhelming simply because it's such a large-scale goal. But if you look at ways to contribute to peace in your own home and community and gradually work up to bigger national and international issues, it becomes manageable and attainable. E CD C /3 IN OUR FRENCH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL F ren ch im m e r sio n s t u d e n t s a r e w elco m e -a ECOLE SECONDAIRE CATHOLIQUE a e LU LU 99 Kyle Barber C E O ,Y M C A s of O akville, N iagara E g g 'co CD CD A&emr . SC0LAIRE CATHOLIQUE V isit us! A n d fin d o u t m ore a b o u t re g istra tio n . - there will be a Candlelight Walk for Peace, Monday Nov. 20, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA. The YMCA Candlelight Walk is open to all members of the Oakville community and all ages welcome. "The idea of trying to attain world peace can feel overwhelming simply because it's such a large-scale goal," added Barber. "But if you look at ways to contribute to peace in your own home and community and gradually work up to bigger national and international issues, it becomes manageable and attainable." "Our goal is to demonstrate that together, we can make a difference in creating peaceful communities, " Barber added. For information about YMCA Peace Week or the breakfast, visit ymcaofoakville.org.

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