Recent Club News
On September 30, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the survivors of the residential school system, their families, and communities and to reflect on the ongoing journey toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. As Rotarians in Nova Scotia, this day holds deep meaning as it aligns with our core values of truth, fairness, and building goodwill and better friendships. It reminds us of our shared responsibility to support healing and understanding, especially in the context of the Mi'kmaq, the original inhabitants of this land, and the enduring impacts of colonialism.
On September 20, our club was thrilled to present The Aninga Project with an additional $5,000 in support of their incredible work. The Aninga Project is dedicated to funding the education and empowerment of young women in East Africa, with a focus on Uganda, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This September, we are thrilled to continue our impactful partnership with Joseph Howe Elementary School, located in the North End of Halifax. For the second year in a row, we have joined forces with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to ensure that all 400 students at Joseph Howe Elementary—from Primary to Grade 5—have the essential school supplies they need to succeed for the entire school year. This collaboration is more than just a financial donation; it is a testament to the power of community-driven support and our shared commitment to education.

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our inbound Rotary Youth Exchange student, Jules, to Halifax! 🤗 Coming all the way from Italy, Jules is about to embark on an exciting year-long adventure, exploring everything that Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Canada have to offer. 🍁 We couldn’t be more excited to see how this journey unfolds and to have Jules become part of our vibrant community.

Benvenuto in Canada, Jules! Siamo felici di averti qui con noi e non vediamo l'ora di mostrarti tutto ciò che Halifax e il Canada hanno da offrire! (Welcome to Canada, Jules! We are so happy to have you with us and can’t wait to show you all that Halifax and Canada have to offer!)

With profound sadness, we share the passing of Tom O'Handley, a cherished former member of Rotary Halifax Harbour. Tom’s warmth, humour, and dedication made him an integral part of our Rotary family and the broader community. All who knew him felt his kindness and generosity, and he left a lasting impact through his commitment to service and his infectious joy for life.
 
You can view Tom’s obituary, leave a message, and watch the live stream of the celebration of life here.
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Coming Up
Speakers
Helene Dudley - Rotarian
Oct 18, 2024
Rotary Clubs and Micro-Loans
Youth Exchange Student - Jules
Oct 25, 2024
Jule's introduction presentation
Cyndi Fraser, Waste Resource Education Offices
Nov 15, 2024
"What Goes Where" SOLID WASTE RESOURCES | PUBLIC WORKS
Chris Hornberger
Dec 06, 2024
Zone Conference Update/Presentation
Alida Campbell
Jan 31, 2025
District Youth Exchange
 
Halifax Harbour Rotary has a ShelterBox Canada team fundraising page.Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more.
 
We use QuestionPro
Apart from the free survey software, we also have access to QuestionPro's free survey templates. We've found many of them useful and powerful to collect insights from various stakeholders of our organization.
We acknowledge that our club is in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. We recognize the peace and friendship treaties signed between the British Crown and the Mi'kmaq from 1760 to 1769. We are all treaty people and we have rights and responsibilities as Mi'kmaq and settlers alike.
 
 
 
 
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Fridays at 7:15 a.m.
Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis St
Halifax, NS B3B 2P6
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