To support the communities participating in this initiative, a new web site was established. On this site, the people who are at the very heart of our communities spoke for themselves.
L'Arche Cape Breton collaboration was greatly appreciated with their very beautiful I am video.
The site also took on an international dimension thanks to the participation and collaboration of L’Arche Haiti, and El Arca in Argentina.
On the French side, L'Arche en France with its collections of À fleurs de mots videoclips did give a very special scope to the French version of the site.
More than 1000 visits were made to the sides o sites during 2 days and, we have also received a large number of appreciative acknowledgements, suggesting perhaps that the initiative should be repeated and expanded each year as we mark this international Day.
We also received accounts from various communities, including L'Arche Hamilton, L'Arche-Montreal, and L'Arche Agapè – each indicating that they were ready to do it again..
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| Huguette Roy (District Councillor), Benoit Dorais (Mayor of the Borough) attended the event. |
Very Enjoyable “5 à 7” in Montreal*
Thirty people, about half of them guests, participated in this special event marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The “pantomime” performed by core members, the video profiling Jean Vanier, the talk given by the borough’s new mayor and, especially, the great wine and cheese - all contributed to this successful celebration.
We believe we should hold this event annually to signal L’Arche Montréal’s presence on the celebration of this international Day. A dozen other communities across Canada held similar events.
*A “5 à 7” is the term used in Quebec for an open house or cocktail party held from about 5 pm to 7 pm.
Jocelyn Girard, Director
A date to remember ... L'Arche Agapè in Gatineau
About 50 people responded to Julienne’s invitation to gather at City Hall in Gatineau.
Our thanks to everyone whose presence made this evening such a success. Let’s spread the word: See you again next year on this same day ...
Click here to read the complete article and to see photos of the event.
Laurence Lendormy, Human Resources Officer
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Brian of L'Arche Hamilton and journalist Susan Clairmont
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rom L'Arche Hamilton
On this occasion, after receiving a personal invitation from Brian Sloan, Hamilton Spectator journalist, Susan Clairmont, produced a marvellous video, in response to Brad Sloan’s invitation.
Watch it online (click the link below).
or read the article on TheSpecs.com
The video offers great visibility to L’Arche Hamilton and all Canadian communities.
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