Mayor Olivia Chow will be joined by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chief William Romain from the Huron-Wendat Nation, Elder Valarie King from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill from the Six Nations of the Grand River and other distinguished guests to officially open the Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library.
The name Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ (pronounced Etta-nonna wasti-nuh), meaning “where they had a good, beautiful life” was a gift from the Huron-Wendat Nation to the City of Toronto.
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (remarks at 11:00 a.m.)
Location: 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Lane
The opening will feature a variety of family friendly activities including creative crafts, fitness classes, sports, swimming, face painting and cultural performances.
Completed in 2023, Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ is a multi-use community recreation centre with an aquatic centre, child care centre.
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