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Reconciliation needs a next generation- not just a next report.

Canada has the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

It has good intentions in boardrooms and legislatures across the country.

What it has needed for a long time is a proven, youth-facing program that Indigenous and non-

Indigenous kids show up to on purpose — and leave changed.

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The MUNA 2026 Students and Rotarian Advisors

The Winnipeg Rotary Club’s 69th Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) was held at the Canadian Mennonite University. The delegates, all high school students, discussed two resolutions: one on the importance of access to humanitarian aid and one on freedom of the press and journalistic freedom.

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END POLIO NOW
 
 
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An incredible concert for a polio-free world is coming to Winnipeg!
 
We have the power to make history, but we need your voice and your passion to make it happen.
Save the date October 24
 
Full details, artist announcements, and ticket information are dropping soon. Don’t miss a single update visit:

Celebrating an Unforgettable District 5550 Youth Exchange Trip to Churchill

Our District 5550 Youth Exchange students wrapped up an extraordinary journey to Churchill—an experience that will stay with them for a lifetime. 

From the breathtaking landscape to the rich cultural learning, this trip embodied everything the Youth Exchange program is meant to be.

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DISTRICT 5550 CALL FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2028-2029
Please consider nominating a candidate from your Club to be District Governor in Rotary Year 2028/2029.
 
Qualifications for District Governor are outlined in the District Manual of Policy and Procedure (MOPP) which is available in District Documents on our District website.
 
Deadline for receipt of nominations is December 15, 2025

Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime!

Welcome to Your Canoe Expedition

If you are 18-21 years old, are you ready to take on a challenging canoe journey that promises unforgettable memories and immense satisfaction? The Sioux Lookout Rotary Club is excited to guide you every step of the way as you conquer a thrilling 200-kilometre adventure in sleek, two-person aluminum canoes.
 
2026 District Leadership Seminar was held March 27-29
Thanks to all who were able to attend, virtually and in-person!
I grew up as an only child: closed and anti-social. My life is also fairly sheltered, so when I received an invitation to the Rotary Adventures in Human Rights—

District 5550, District Governor 2025-2026.              Wayne Jacobsen

Lead With Confidence
District Governor Elect Wayne Jacobsen
 

A big congratulations goes out to all clubs in our District. The 2024/25 Rotary year began with a very large challenge issued by Rotary International….. and we all pitched it to meet that challenge. The challenge continues this year as we all strive to meet the goal of 1200+ Rotarians within the District by July 1, 2026. The work we do in all of our communities and around the world depends on having strong clubs……so I encourage
you to “Unite For Good” so that we may create the “Magic of Rotary”.

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Shelter Box & Rotary, Partners since 2012
Disaster, conflict, and climate catastrophe forcibly make people homeless – creating humanitarian crises that threaten lives and livelihoods. Right now, this is the daily reality for over 100 million people around the world.
 
Since 2012, ShelterBox and Rotary have been official Project Partners in disaster relief.
 
Each year, Rotary helps ShelterBox to go further, support more people and access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. Our aim is to create positive, lasting change in communities all over the world.
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    District 5550 Newsletter

    July 2026 Newsletter
    Jul 29, 2026
    Rotary Around the World...
    ‘One simple word’
    ‘One simple word’
    Leaders highlight the power of gratitude at The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit
    Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
    Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
    The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
    A safe transition beyond the wire
    A safe transition beyond the wire
    A Rotary club in Kansas helps women break the cycle of incarceration and elude dangers on the outside
    Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
    Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
    Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Thailand.
    Rotary D5550 on Social Media
     
                       
    October 4 was the official opening of the Rotary Club of Kenora Peace Park. In addition to a Peace Pole with "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in seven languages based on the demographics of Kenora, there is a monument to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans, 2 Spirited + (or MMIWGT2S+). The spectacular monument is an exact mirror image of the only other monument in Ontario, situated in Manitoulin. Theirs faces northwest and ours southwest, so they face one another.
     
    In August, District Governor Sonja Susut had the opportunity to visit the RYLA Junior and Senior camps at Clear Lake. What an exceptional experience these weeks are for the students! With Director, Jorrel Camuyong and Facilitator, Scott Hanson, and their crew of counselors, the campers discovered “magic” as they bonded through teamwork in building leadership skills.
    Quptes heard: “This is the best camp I have ever attended”
    and “RYLA never leaves you. It’s in your soul”
    and “This is the first time I have ever been accepted for who I am.”
     
    The students spoke about the kindness and compassion of their fellow campers and how they never wanted to go home.
     
    RYLA is a wonderful example of the diversity, equity, and inclusion that we promote in Rotary. Thank you to all the Rotary clubs who sponsored students for RYLA. You have changed their lives.
    Rotary Club of Regina Eastview had a memorable Rotary event on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Dedication of the replacement Peace Pole in Rotary Park, Regina, followed by an All-Clubs BBQ. The weather was kind, as it was hot and sunny with very little wind, although the smoke became thicker as evening drew in!
     
    Dr. George Carson, President of the Rotary Club of Regina, with His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan, at the dedication of the new Peace Pole.
    Celebration of Impact:  Toast to 80 years. 
    Fellow Rotarians and Friends of Rotary.  It is indeed a pleasure to share this evening’s celebrations with you all. 
    Thank you for indulging me with a few last comments as we celebrate the closing of a door and the impact that 80 years can make. 
     The Rotary Club of Minnedosa was formed in November of 1943. 
    1943 was an eventful year.  There were some cool people that were born in 1943, besides perhaps any in this room!
    1. Nancy Green Raine- alpine skier, Olympic and World Champion
    2. Randy Bachman- no need to say more!
    3. Joni Mitchell- another great!
    4. Lyle Vanclief- Politician and Minister of Agriculture
    5. Stuart Garson becomes Premier replacing John Bracken
    There were several events but one that jumped out at me was that the Canadian 1st infantry division invaded Sicily.
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    Rotary Club of Dryden has raised $2.5 million 
    Rotary Club of Dryden’s year end meeting celebrating the milestone of raising $2.5 million which has been invested back into the community through their radio bingo. They raise close to $200,000 annually.

     
    Add text herThe Rotary Club of Selkirk celebrated our first in-person Lobsterfest Fundraising Dinner since 2019 and what a huge success it was!!! 436 dinners were served in just 57 minutes. Singing, dancing and a lot of great fellowship was back at the Selkirk Recreation Complex. We announced a donation of $100,000.00 to the Gaynor Family Regional Library over the next two years. Saturday night, a cheque for $50,000.00 was presented to Library Manager Ken Kuryliw. Literacy and Youth are extremely important to the Rotary Club and this donation towards the new 6000 sq. ft Rotary Children’s Hideaway will allow our Library to remain one of the best libraries in Manitoba serving the Tri-S community! A huge thank you to all who attended and volunteered at this year’s event!e
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