Since 2021, it has been the dream of our current 5040 District Governor, Shirley-Pat Gale, to renew the vision of our past district governor, David Hamilton, by having a district conference in Terrace, BC, in partnership with the Nisga’a Nations and Mediators Beyond Borders International. This coming conference, Planting Seeds of Peace and Hope, is a testament to her dream being fulfilled, and it is becoming something even more meaningful.
Being respectful of the cultural traditions of our Nisga’a neighbours has meant that we have had to adjust some of our plans.
The conference will now be held entirely in Terrace, BC, on the traditional territories of the Ts’mysyen (pronounced Tsimshain). The meaning of Ts’mysyen is Inside the Skeena River.
- On Friday, we will celebrate inclusion, diversity, equity, and respect, complemented with activities focusing on Rotary, our seven areas of focus, and service above self.
- Mediators Beyond Borders will hold conversations on Saturday together with District 5040 Peace Facilitators involving youth along with Ts’mysyen, Haisla and Nisga’a people.
Please continue to watch the conference website as more detailed information comes – including ideas for enjoying the Northwest Region of Beautiful British Columbia. Invite your club members and friends to join you!