36 FOCUS - JUNE 2017 PROUD TO BE What: PANCAKE BREAKFAST Who: Rotary Club and Canada Day 150 Advisory Committee Headliner Sponsor by Taylor Ford with support from Vos’ Independent, Herrington’s Quality Butchers and McDonald’s. When: SUNDAY JULY 2, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: PALMER PARK ON WATER STREET Why: To celebrate Canada Day 150 as a family friendly and affordable weekend event. Cost: A FREE BREAKFAST – however, donations to the Rotary Club for their local, national and international humanitarian and charitable work. Locally they are supporting a committee who are looking to building a Hospice in Scugog. NOTHING SAYS CANADA LIKE PANCAKES!!! ABORIGINAL HISTORY IN CANADA The history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada is rich and diverse.This history stretches long into the past before the arrival of the European newcomers with diverse interactions among different peoples, flourishing trade and fierce conflict, and competition for lands and resources.The history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis is essentially the very history of Canada as they have played, and continue to play important roles in its development and its future. The relationship between the Crown and Aboriginal people in Canada has been in near constant evolution since it was first established over 300 years ago. It has been affected by commercial and economic pressures, by shifting alliances and external threats, and by policies of protection and subordination. On October 7, 1763, King George III issued a Royal Proclamation for the administration of British territories in North America.The Royal Proclamation of 1763 set out the core elements of the relationship between First Nations and the Crown, established the recognition of First Nation rights in Canada, and laid the foundation of the treaty-making process and Canada’s territorial evolution. Throughout Canada’s history,Aboriginal peoples have helped shape this land into the country we know today. During the War of 1812, First Nations warriors and Métis fighters played important roles in the defence of these British territories against invading American forces. More than 10,000 First Nations warriors from the Great Lakes region and the St. Lawrence Valley participated in nearly every major battle. In 2009, June was declared National Aboriginal History Month, following the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons.This provides an opportunity to recognize not only the historic contributions of Aboriginal peoples to the development of Canada, but also the strength of present-day Aboriginal communities and their promise for the future. 905-985-8461 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca Happy 150th Birthday to: Happy 40th Anniversary to: CANADA 905.985.4973 willowtreefarm.ca 975 Regional Rd 21, Port Perry from the team All Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage Each Office Independently Owned and Operate d 905-985-7300 Follow us on: @puckrinlatreille www.puckrinlatreille.com