8:15 a.m.
Visit to 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay
Their Excellencies will visit 22 Wing/CFB North Bay, home of the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS).Upon arrival, His Excellency will deliver remarks to 22 Wing’s Defence Team. Following this, His Excellency will tour the base including the Sector Air Operations Centre that is part of Canada’s commitment with NORAD. During this time, Her Excellency will visit the Military Family Resource Centre and learn about the new RCAF Veterans Family Program being piloted at 22 Wing North Bay.
22 Wing North Bay, also known as the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS), is responsible for providing surveillance, identification, control and warning for the aerospace defence of Canada and North America at the Sector Air Operations Centre. For more information, visit www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/22-wing/index.page.
11 a.m.
Panel Discussion at Nipissing University
The Governor General will participate in a panel discussion on Aboriginal reconciliation and education at Nipissing University. His Excellency will offer opening and closing remarks. This event will be streamed live online at http://live.nipissingu.ca/kntc.html.
Nipissing University is a primarily undergraduate university that provides students with the opportunity to discover their own intellectual passions by participating in and leading original research while engaging in a wide range of enriching co-curricular activities. For more information, visit www.nipissingu.ca.
Nipissing University Theatre, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, North Bay
11 a.m.
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston Visits North Bay Regional Health Centre and One Kids Place
During her visit, Mrs. Johnston will have an opportunity to meet with hospital administrators, researchers and patients to learn about the different programs offered by each organization.
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization that provides acute care for North Bay and the area and is the specialized mental health provider northeastern Ontario. For more information, visit www.nbrhc.on.ca.One Kids Place provides rehabilitation services to children and youth with communications, developmental and physical disabilities and delays. For more information, visitwww.onekidsplace.ca.
2 p.m.
Visit to Héritage Public School
Their Excellencies will visit Héritage Public School to learn about North Bay’s vibrant Francophone community and about the school’s progressive anti-bullying program. His Excellency will deliver brief remarks and engage in a question-and-answer period with students.
Héritage Public school is the French language school in North Bay and offers French quality education. For more information, visit www.cspne.ca/heritage.
Héritage Public School, 2345 Connaught Avenue, North Bay
3:30 p.m.
Meeting with Regional Mayors and Chiefs of First Nations Surrounding North Bay
The Governor General will meet with regional mayors and chiefs of First Nations in the North Bay area to discuss the region’s economy and active co-operation with First Nations communities.
City Hall, 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay
3:30 p.m.
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston Visits the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre
During her visit, Mrs. Johnston will meet with community members who have benefited from some of the programs offered by the Friendship Centre, which range in focus from children and youth, to legal and health care issues, and to employment counselling.
The North Bay Indian Friendship Centre aims to improve the quality of life of First Nation, Metis and Inuit people living in North Bay. For more information, visit www.nbifc.org/health-programs.
Indian Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells Street, North Bay
5:30 p.m.
Dinner Hosted by the City of North Bay and Local Services Clubs
Their Excellencies will attend a dinner hosted by the city of North Bay and local services clubs. His Excellency will deliver remarks on his vision for Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations. A question period will follow.
CARING CANADIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS AND CITATIONS
Glen Sharpe
Tilden Lake, Ontario
Glen Sharpe, an avid supporter of the Aboriginal community with roots among the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, has devoted his life to teaching others, mentoring Aboriginal youth and passing on his wisdom to the next generation in his community.
