On The Horizon - September 12, 2024

In This Issue:

• New Hul'q'umi'num Window Decals!

• Downtown Duncan Future Events

• Member Social – Join us at Wolf Willow Collective on Staton Street.

• Every Child Matters March on October 2, 2023

• Reconciliation: Journey of our Generation workshops

• Exclusive DDBIA T-Shirts for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation!

• Get Ready for Spooktacular Fun in Downtown Duncan: enter the Spooky Photo Contest!

• It’s Spooky Zombie Crawl TIME for the 19+s

• National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – Every Child Matters March October 2nd – Volunteers Needed

• Book Your Billboard Today
  

Extend a Warm Welcome with Our Hul'q'umi'num Window Decals!

Create an inviting atmosphere that speaks volumes. Introducing our exclusive window decals featuring a heartfelt greeting in Hul'q'umi'num: 'Tth 'ihwum 'i 'mi nuwilum Huy ch q'u,' which translates to 'Please come in, thank you.' These elegant, removable window clings not only add a touch of cultural richness to your space but also extend a sincere welcome to all who enter.  We will be dropping off your decal for your business over the next few days.  We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Future events now in progress – it’s LOOKING BRIGHT!

·       BIA Member Social September 27 at Wolf Willow Collective (Station Street).

·       Every Child Matters March October 2nd.   Come and march with the DDBIA. 

·       Spooktacular downtown trick or treating and evening Zombie Crawl October 28.

·       Christmas Kick-Off December 1.

·       The 2023 Christmas Window Theme is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. 

Member Social – Join us at Wolf Willow Collective on Staton Street.

Join us on September 27th at Wolf Willow Collective for an unforgettable member social! Come for the networking opportunities, engaging talks and hear and see our Executive director, Katherine Devine, present the Station Street Common Placemaking Project Survey findings and learn about next steps for the Common!  Then, stay for the delightful refreshments. Don't miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes! See you there for an event that promises to be a blast!

The party starts at 5pm!

Every Child Matters March on October 2, 2023

On October 2nd, the M’akola Housing Society will be hosting the annual Every Child Matters March and all community members are invited to join in.  Please come and join the DDBIA Board of Directors, friends and family as we march together.  Look for our banner!

Date: Monday, October 2 

Time: Gather at 9:00 AM

Location: We’ll meet at Si’em Lelum Gymnasium at 5574 River Rd, and the march kicks off at 9:30 AM.

As the march culminates, we invite you to join us in shared moments of nourishment and self-care. Hungry Bubba's and Artisan Gelato await to satisfy appetites, while Tsow-Tun Lelum offers on-site self-care support. Claudia Sylvester presents homemade authentic enchiladas for those seeking a taste of tradition, and Medix ensures First Aid readiness.

Reconciliation: Journey of our Generation workshops

Join Quw’utsun’ Elders who will take you on a journey through time with stories of pre-contact village life, the arrival of settlers, the development of colonies and policies of colonization. Sit inside western systems and Indigenous ways of being, to experience the impacts, effects and changes brought about by colonization. Explore the questions of where and how we go from here and join thousands of people who have participated and are committed to walking the road of Q'shintul - walking this journey together.

Event Details:

When: September 28th, 9 am - 3:30 pm

Where: Duncan - Comiaken Room at Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre

Registration: Register through EventBrite or email: qccsociety@gmail.com. Cost: $65 (includes lunch, snacks, coffee and tea). No one will be turned away due to insufficient funds.

Exclusive DDBIA T-Shirts for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation!

We're happy to offer you an exclusive opportunity to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Show your support for this important day by proudly wearing our limited-edition Every Child Matters DDBIA T-shirts, available to our here valued members only.

T-Shirt Details:

·       Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL

·       Price: $15 each

·       Pickup Location: The DDBIA office at 201-111 Station Street

·       Delivery: Free delivery to member businesses

To place your order, simply visit our website here or stop by the office Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Let's come together to support the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to creating a more inclusive and harmonious community. 

Get Ready for Spooktacular Fun in Downtown Duncan: enter the Spooky Photo Contest!

Halloween is just around the corner, and we've got a spine-tingling treat for you! In the week leading up to the spookiest night of the year, the DDBIA is transforming Station Street Common into a hauntingly delightful Spooktacular event!

What to Expect: Station Street Common will be adorned with spine-chilling decorations that will transport you to a world of eerie enchantment.   Explore three carefully crafted photo ops, each more haunting than the last! Perfect for capturing your favorite spooky moments.

Share your spine-tingling photos on social media and tag the DDBIA (@downtownduncan on Facebook and @downtown.duncan on Instagram) for your chance to enter our Spooky Photo Contest! Lucky winners will be randomly selected and awarded with Downtown Duncan Dollars, which can be used at downtown businesses.

But wait, there's more! If you're a local member business eager to welcome trick-or-treaters this Halloween, don't forget to reach out to us. We'll provide you with a special window decal to let everyone know you're part of the Trick or Treating fun!  We’ll publish all the participating businesses in advance of Halloween so those little ghouls and goblins find their way to you (between 10:00 am and noon, Saturday, October 28th).  Register via email ddbia@downtownduncan.ca  now for Trick or Treating participation! 

Get ready to embrace the Halloween spirit and join us for Spooktacular in Downtown Duncan. It's going to be a frightfully good time!

It’s Spooky Zombie Crawl TIME for the 19+s

We invite all ghouls of the 19+ crows to partake in the “Thirsty Zombie Halloween Crawl”.  Visit The Fort, Fresh Kenny’s, Craig Street Brew Pub and the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar for spooky food and drink special, dancing and a costume context.  And there are BIG prizes too!  

Façade Improvement Program

Need a repair to the outside of your building? New signage? We’ve got you covered!  The Façade Improvement Program provides a grant of up to $5,000 for your new signage and outside improvements to your business. Email us and request the application or find it here on our website.

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – Every Child Matters March October 2nd – Volunteers Needed

The organizing committee for the upcoming Every Child Matters March is looking for volunteers to help out on event day – October 2nd. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Rosalie at: rosaliesawrie@gmail.com. 

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