Vaughan remembers
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City to host its
virtual Remembrance event on Monday, Nov. 1
Each year, the City of Vaughan hosts a Remembrance event to
commemorate the brave Canadians who risked their lives during times of war. For
the second year in a row, in response to COVID-19, the City’s annual
Remembrance event will take place online on Monday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at vaughan.ca/live.
The ceremony will be
accompanied by a City-led virtual exhibit, “Vaughan’s Forgotten
Heroes” hosted by the Office of the City Clerk’s Archives and Records
Management Services Unit. The exhibit will offer all who view it a deeper
connection between past and present by showcasing deeply personal war
artifacts, such as letters and photographs. Residents from Vaughan are featured
within the exhibit, including Lawrence Two Axe and the Maple Knit-Wit Club. By
taking part in the event, participants will gain an understanding of the
wartime experiences of historically marginalized individuals and groups.
Citizens are also
invited to contribute to a community-driven virtual exhibit titled, “Stories
of Remembrance.” Citizens can share their thoughts of remembrance via email
to archives@vaughan.ca, where their poems,
stories, photos and memories will be uploaded to the City’s Flickr account and shared
with visitors.
Both virtual exhibits
will be available at vaughan.ca/RemembranceDay from Monday, Nov. 1
with submissions being collected for the “Stories of Remembrance” exhibit until
Friday, Nov. 26.
The City’s annual Remembrance event, which will be held virtually this
year, reflects the City’s commitment to fostering active, safe and diverse
communities that are inclusive, enhance community well-being and promote
respect for the City’s heritage, arts and culture, as outlined in the 2018-2022
Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.
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