A week after announcing that Canada Day events would move forward in Dunnville, the Optimist Club has cancelled the event.
The Optimist Club of Dunnville announced this morning (Thursday) that several members of the community shared their concerns that the event would be disrespectful in light of the recent discoveries of hundreds of children’s remains at residential schools across Canada.
As a show of respect, the event was cancelled and the club offered an apology and their deepest sympathy to all those in mourning.
They ask on July 1st, the community think of the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people.
They also asked individuals reflect on what the community and our country means to them, and what they can do to bring out the best in both areas for future generations.