OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will officially launch the new travelling exhibit It’s An Honour! on Monday, September 16, 2013, at 10 a.m., at Henry Wise Wood Senior High School, in Calgary, Alberta.
“This travelling exhibit showcases the stories of great Canadians who have received our highest honours such as the Order of Canada, Decorations for Bravery, and Military Valour Decorations,” the Governor General said. “My hope is that, by learning about our Canadian Honours System and the remarkable stories of recipients, visitors in schools and communities across Canada will be inspired and motivated by what they see.”
During the outdoor event, the Governor General will deliver remarks and take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. His Excellency will then tour the exhibit for the first time with Mr. and Mrs. Don and Ruth Taylor, of the Taylor Family Foundation, who made the travelling exhibit possible. After the ceremony, Their Excellencies will make their way to the school’s library where His Excellency will take part in a question-and-answer period with students.
Following the official launch, the general public may visit the exhibit at this location until September 17, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
About It’s An Honour! travelling exhibit
The 1 000-square-foot vehicle features interpretative panels, multimedia elements and artifacts. This unique space provides an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the Canadian Honours System through an interactive learning experience. Making its debut in late July, this mobile exhibit has already travelled through Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and northern Alberta. Over the next two years, it will journey to schools, community centres, special events and small towns across the country. For more information about It’s An Honour! please see the attached fact sheet, visit http://www.gg.ca/index.aspx?lan=eng , or follow @HonoursExhibit on Facebook and Twitter.
This travelling exhibit is made possible through the generosity of The Taylor Family Foundation, as a tribute to the women, men and youth of Canada whose achievements, courage and dedication to service exemplify the heart and soul of our nation.
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