City of Waterloo Museum presents Seeking Home: The Story of Black Settler Levi CarrollIn an exciting collaboration with local researcher Peggy Plet, the City of Waterloo Museum is thrilled to bring Levi Carroll’s story to life in Waterloo Park this July and August, right within the cabin you pass on your leisurely walks.
Join us in Waterloo Park this summer to explore what makes a place a HOME and uncover Levi's inspiring story.
City of Waterloo Council Summary June 24, 2024** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page.
City of Waterloo hosts Community Conversation on Environmental Sustainability and Climate ActionOn June 20, Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe hosted experts and collaborators from across the community for a ‘Community Conversation’ on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action.
The event brought together representatives from 17 partner organizations with expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency and climate change to share, learn and discuss opportunities to work together on climate change mitigation and adaptation in our community.
City of Waterloo commissions new artwork for National Indigenous Peoples DayNational Indigenous Peoples Day coincides with the summer solstice, which has long been significant to Indigenous peoples for honouring the sun and celebrating the warmth, crops and plants it gives us.
The City of Waterloo has been marking this occasion for the last several years by partnering with Indigenous artists to create original artwork on the surface of Waterloo Public Square.
World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day is an opportunity to honour refugee journeys while building empathy and reflecting on the challenges of displacement and resettlement. Strength and courage are needed by people who are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or discrimination.
JuneteenthJuneteenth commemorates a significant moment in the fight to end slavery in the United States, when the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced in Texas on June 19, 1865. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth has long been celebrated by African American communities and recently became an American federal holiday.
City of Waterloo Council Summary June 17, 2024** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page.
Eid al-Adha (1)The joyous festival of Eid al-Adha is an important celebration for Muslims across the world. This symbolic religious event occurs over 3 days during the last month of the Islamic calendar following the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, a sacred journey to Mecca for many.
City of Waterloo council summary June 3, 2024** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday's council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page.
Jassy Narayan is Waterloo's 2024 Senior of the YearThe City of Waterloo and the Age Friendly Multi-Agency Committee are pleased to announce this year’s Senior of the Year is Jassy Narayan.
Jassy was a founding member of Focus for Ethnic Women, an organization in Waterloo created to train immigrant women for the workplace.
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