How a daughter’s diagnosis turned one Oakville family’s challenge into a half-century of giving. In the fall of 1978, one diagnosis changed everything for Bonnie and Terry Jackson. Their eldest daughter, Joanna, just five years old, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. With two younger daughters, Heidi and Holly, at home, the Jacksons were suddenly faced with insulin injections, blood … [Read more...] about From a Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis to 50 Years of Giving in Oakville
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Debwewin: Oakville’s Truth
“What better place to begin to seek the Truth than your own local community.” ― Elder Peter Schuler, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation As rich as Oakville’s history is, the lack of knowledge and understanding of its Indigenous roots has been a harsh truth, which is now being uncovered thanks to Debwewin: The Oakville Truth Project. Debwewin is a partnership between the … [Read more...] about Debwewin: Oakville’s Truth
