Thursday 2 February 2017

Rotary Club of Oak Bay Meeting 31 January 2017 - Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Reporter: Bob Schelle
Photos: Bob Schelle and Joan Peggs

The Oak Bay Rotary Club met at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre for a presentation and lunch. Approximately 25 members and guests attended and listened to a very informative presentation given by Bruce Parisian, the Executive Director. The Centre employs over 90 staff and basically provides training and assistance for families and children who leave the reserves and live in the non-reserve world. The accompanying photos provide some understanding of their history and mandate. Three Aboriginal nations are serviced at the Centre and these nations are represented by the three poles mounted at the front of the Centre.













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