Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony

His Honour attends and speaks at the Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony held at Canada Place in Vancouver. The traditional Citizenship Ceremony is an integral component of the day-long Canada Day celebrations. Seventy new Canadians take their oath of citizenship in front of more than 1,500 guests, family members and dignitaries.

Ktunaxa Nation Boot Camp Graduation

His Honour inspects the graduates of the Ktunaxa Nation Boot Camp. These First Nations youth camps challenge the participants physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The focus of the camp is self-awareness, self-esteem, self-discipline, team work and leadership.

Rockland Neighbourhood Association Reception

His Honour welcomes members of the Rockland Neighbourhood Association at a reception at Government House.

Navy Memorial Window

His Honour visits the new Navy Memorial Window recently unveiled at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Esquimalt.

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Music on the Lawn – Linden Singers/PACE Musical Theatre

On July 8, the Linden Singers and PACE Musical Theatre kick off the first of three concerts for the 2010 Music on the Lawn series. The public concerts begin at 6pm in the new bandshell on the east lawn of the Government House grounds. Refreshments for sale. Please bring your own blanket or chair.

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Lejac Pilgrimage in honour of Rose Prince

Their Honours attend the annual Lejac Pilgrimage. Every summer on the second weekend of July people come from near and far to celebrate, pray and honour the memory of Rose Prince.

Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament for Literacy BC

His Honour plays in the PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy BC in Vancouver. Held annually in every province and territory, these tournaments raise resources for the thousands of adult learners who struggle with low literacy.

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Legislative Press Gallery Barbecue

His Honour hosts the members of the Legislative Press Gallery for a barbecue at Government House.

Music on the Lawn – The Politics of Dancing

His Honour welcomes the Politics of Dancing on July 15 for the second concert of the 2010 Music on the Lawn series. The public concerts begin at 6pm in the new bandshell on the east lawn of the Government House grounds. Refreshments for sale. Please bring your own blanket or chair.

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Music on the Lawn – The Sutcliffes

On July 22, the Sutcliffes play the final concert of the 2010 Music on the Lawn series. The public concerts begin at 6pm in the new bandshell on the east lawn of the Government House grounds. Refreshments for sale. Please bring your own blanket or chair.

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Government House Volunteers Summer Barbecue

His Honour hosts a summer barbecue for those who have volunteered at Government House over the past year. Volunteers at Government House work in the gardens, provide tours, design flower arrangements, work in the archives, take photographs and help out at events.

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United Way Red Feather Recognition Tea

His Honour hosts a tea in honour of the United Way of Greater Victoria. The Red Feather symbolizes service to the community and this event honours the commitment and dedication of those who have supported the United Way for 25 years or longer.

Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in British Columbia Wines

Their Honours, along with members of the Consular Corps of British Columbia, visit and present awards to the winning wineries of the 2010 Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines.

Greater Victoria School District Aboriginal Graduation

His Honour attends a graduation ceremony for Aboriginal students in the Greater Victoria School District. This year, 69 Aboriginal students from nine schools are honoured.

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Appraisal Institute of Canada Conference

His Honour officially opens the Appraisal Institute of Canada’s annual conference.

United Empire Loyalists’ Conference

His Honour attends the United Empire Loyalists’ Conference held in Vernon. The United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada preserves and promotes Canadian history, with a particular focus on the Loyalists time frame of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Order of St. John Investiture

As the Vice-Prior of The Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in British Columbia, His Honour invests British Columbians accepted or promoted in the Order.

Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia Conference

His Honour attends the opening of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia Conference in Penticton. The FCABC is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and educational information relevant to the fire service in British Columbia.

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Courtesy Call: Consul General of Thailand

His Honour hosts Mr. Kosit Chatpaiboon, Consul General of Thailand, for tea at Government House.

Wine Judges Dinner

Their Honours host the judges of 2010 Lieutenant Governor’s Excellence in British Columbia Wines for dinner at Government House.

Visit to Brentwood Elementary School

His Honour visits and addresses the students on Brentwood Elementary School in Brentwood Bay.

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Official Arrival of the Governor General

Their Honours invite the public to attend the official arrival of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, at Government House on Friday, June 11. Her Excellency arrives at 5:45 p.m. and will review a 100-person military honour guard.

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Dinner and Reception in honour of the Governor General

Their Honours attend a dinner and reception hosted by Rear-Admiral Tyrone Pile in honour of the Governor General’s visit.

Pacific International Fleet Review

His Honour and the Governor General participate in the Pacific International Fleet Review aboard the HMCS Algonquin.

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University of Victoria Convocation

His Honour attends and speaks at one of the University of Victoria’s Convocations. At this ceremony, degrees will be conferred upon undergraduate and graduate students in the faculties of Engineering and Human & Social Development.

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Elders’ Visit

Their Honours host Elders from Chehalis, Coqualeetza, Tzeachten, Seabird Island and Sto:lo Nation Elders’ Groups for tea at Government House.

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Navy Centennial Rose Planting and Tea

His Honour plants a Navy Centennial Rose in the Sunken Rose Garden at Government House. The rose is named in honour of the Canadian women who served in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRNCS), known as Wrens, and to the women today who service as members of the Canadian Navy.

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Tea in Honour of the 2010 British Columbia Legislative Interns

His Honour hosts the 2010 Legislative Interns for tea at Government House. The Legislative Internship Program offers a unique learning opportunity to Canadian university graduates to observe the inner workings of the Legislature and public policy making process.

North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department Recognition and Dedication Ceremony

His Honour attends a ceremony to recognize Life Members of the North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department. His Honour also unveils the Life Member Rock, in honour of the recipients.

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Kunamokst: A Mystery Unveiled

His Honour attends the installation and unveiling of Kunamokst: A Mystery Unveiled, on Galiano Island. The mural is a collaborative project by 200 artists.

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Official Launch of the University of Victoria’s Colonial Despatches

His Honour hosts a tea in honour of the official launch of Colonial Despatches. The University of Victoria Libraries are making the Vancouver Island Governor’s (1846-1857) despatches available to the public in a digital edition. The documents contain day by day reports of the Governors of the Colony, as well as the Colonial Office minutes, correspondence and responses to the Governors.

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Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast

His Honour officially opens the exhibit Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast at the Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford. The exhibit features 40 First Nations artists.

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Memorial for the Honourable Robert G. Rogers, former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

His Honour hosts a memorial tea in honour of the late Honourable Robert G. Rogers. Mr. Rogers was Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1983 – 1988. He passed away on May 21, 2010.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Their Honours attend a performance of Much Ado About Nothing as part of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver.

100th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Anglican Church

Their Honours attend a service at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Vancouver for its 100th anniversary.

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Unveiling of James Dunsmuir Portrait

His Honour unveils the new James Dunsmuir portrait by David Goatley. The portrait will hang in Government House along with the portraits of all the Governors and Lieutenant Governors of British Columbia.

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Courtesy Call: Ambassador of Norway

His Honour hosts His Excellency H.E. Else Berit Eikeland, Ambassador of Norway, for lunch at Government House.

Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for Public Service Excellence

His Honour hosts a reception at Government House in honour of the Institute of Public Administration’s Victoria and Vancouver Regional Groups. At the reception, His Honour presents the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for Public Service Excellence to a public servant who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and distinctive leadership in public administration.

Coast Salish Art Show

His Honour attends the 7th Coast Salish Art Show. Featured artists include Charles Elliott, James Jimmy, Judy Bartleman, Jason Bill, Roger Charlie, Chris Paul, Virgil Simpson, Dylan Thomas and Clifford Wilson.

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Honorary Captains Dinner

His Honour hosts a dinner at Government House for the Honorary Captains of Maritime Forces Pacific.

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Freedom of the City Parade

His Honour attends the Freedom of the City in Victoria. Freedom of the City means, in the physical sense, the granting of the privilege for all time for a specific military unit to march through the city with "drums beating, colours flying, and bayonets fixed." This is a most prized honour, for it recognizes the honourable record of the military unit, and demonstrates the affection and esteem with which it is held by the community and the trust the citizenry has in the military to protect its democratic institution.

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Unveiling of the Homecoming Statue

His Honour officially unveils the Homecoming Statue created by local sculptor Nathan Scott. The bronze statue is a gift from the community to honour the Canadian Naval Centennial. It represents the bond between the Greater Victoria community and every sailor who ever sailed from the Naval Dockyard in Esquimalt and returned to welcoming family.

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Girl Guides Chief Commissioner’s Gold Award

At a ceremony at Government House, Her Honour presents the Girl Guides 2010 Chief Commissioner’s Gold Award. The Chief Commissioner’s Gold Award is the ultimate award a young woman can earn as a Member of the Girl Guides of Canada before becoming an adult. A pin is awarded with a Certificate when she completes all of the challenges in the Core, plus the challenges in her branch of the program. These challenges must be completed while she is a Member of the Senior Branches, which includes girls ages 15 – 17 and up.

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Garrison Officers Military Ball

Their Honours attend the 39 Canadian Brigade Group’s Garrison Officers Military Ball in Vancouver. The 39 Canadian Brigade is Canada’a Army Reserve in British Columbia, committed to high readiness in response to domestic emergencies and to the augmentation of the Regular Force in overseas operations.

10th Anniversary of the Nisga’a Final Agreement

His Honour travels to New Aiynash to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nisga’a Final Agreement.

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Tour of Chinese Canadian Military Museum

His Honour tours the Chinese Canadian Military Museum. The Chinese Canadian participation in the World Wars is largely unknown within and outside the Chinese communities, yet their contribution changed the social landscape of Canada forever. The role of the museum is to collect, record and preserve artifacts, memorabilia and photographs and tell their wartime stories.

Arion Male Voice Choir Concert “Songs of the Sea”

His Honour attends this concert as part of the Naval Centennial Celebrations. The Arion Male Voice Choir has continued without interruption since being founded in 1892. The Choir performs numerous concerts throughout the year. As a registered charity, the choir also performs many charity concerts in Nursing and Retirement Homes around Vancouver Island.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program helps young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to develop self-reliance, perseverance, initiative, self-improvement, and responsibility towards themselves and their community. His Honour presents awards to recipients during a ceremony at Government House.

An Unforgettable Charman Event

Their Honours attend a gala evening in support of Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Symphony.

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Trip to Williams Lake, Quesnel and Prince George

In partnership with Rotary Clubs in British Columbia, His Honour visits First Nations communities near Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake and speaks with people about his literacy program.

Victoria Choral Society’s presentation of Stabat Mater

Their Honours attend the Victoria Choral Society’s presentation of Stabat Mater. The performance is fully orchestrated, with members of the Victoria Symphony and professional vocal soloists.

Dinner in Honour of the Association of Former MLAs of British Columbia

His Honour hosts the Association of Former MLA’s of British Columbia for dinner at Government House.

Clinton Annual Ball

Their Honours attend the Clinton Annual Ball. It is the oldest continuously running event of its kind in Canada and the lead-off event for Heritage Week in Clinton.

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Year of the Priest Dinner

Their Honours attend a banquet honouring the Priests of the Victoria Catholic Diocese. The event recognizes the “Year of the Priest” as commissioned by Pope Benedict XVI.

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Chief Scout Awards Ceremony

His Honour presents the Chief Scout Award to recipients on Vancouver Island. The Chief Scout Award is the highest award for scouting-aged youth in Canada.

World Partnership Walk

His Honour participates in the 21st annual World Partnership Walk held in Victoria. The World Partnership Walk is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedication to finding effective and lasting solutions to poverty.

Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Admiral RC Waller Annual Ceremonial Review

His Honour is the reviewing officer for the 15th Annual Ceremonial Review of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Admiral RC Waller and the Navy League of Canada –Sooke Branch. The ceremony provides cadets with the opportunity to showcase what they have learned during the year as well as the pride, discipline and team spirit they have developed.

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Vancouver Island University Graduation

His Honour attends the graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Management at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo.

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