City of Waterloo Museum presents Exhibitions Exploring Indigenous Histories and ResilienceThe City of Waterloo Museum is proud to announce the opening of two transformative exhibitions in partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation; Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost and Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth-Telling from the Sixties Scoop. These exhibitions delve into the lasting impacts of the Residential School system and the Sixties Scoop while amplifying Indigenous voices, resilience and the ongoing journey toward Reconciliation.
National Day of Remembrance and Action Against IslamophobiaIn 2017, Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane and Aboubaker Thabti were murdered while praying at their mosque in Québec. In their honour, January 29 is recognized as the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia.
Lunar New YearTomorrow is the start of the new year under the Lunar calendar, an important celebration for many East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities.
The vibrant local celebrations remind us that people from around the world have chosen to call Waterloo home.
Council Summary January 27, 2025** 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 mourns passing of former Mayor James BauerThe City of Waterloo is mourning the passing of former Mayor James Bauer (Mayor of Waterloo 1960-1965). Bauer was first elected as an alderman at age 25, and by age 31 he had become Waterloo's youngest ever mayor, a distinction which still holds true today.
Holocaust Remembrance DayOn this day eighty years ago, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated. The Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, is one of the darkest moments in human history with over six million Jewish people murdered by the Nazis.
Council Summary January 20, 2025** 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.
Summer jobs at the City of Waterloo The City of Waterloo is hiring for the summer 2025 season. Over 85 staff are hired each year to support parks, camps, aquatics, programming, special events and more.
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