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ROTARY
Rotarians at work
For more than a century, Rotarians have bridged cultures and connected continents. We champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, help people get access to clean water and sanitation, and fight disease. Our newest cause is to protect our planet and its resources.
Former television host Nancy Regan interviews Friends United founder and Rotarian Rolf Bouman
In this interview, television host Nancy Regan and Rolf Bouman discuss why Rolf became a Rotarian, why he founded the Friends United Initiative, and how he was able to connect both to help the Indigenous peoples of the North American continent and to fight prejudice. The main goal is to prevent suicide amongst Indigenous youth. (Video: 48 min.)
Rotary International Convention
Hamburg, Germany
The Rotary Club of Port Hawkesbury and the Nova Scotian companies Canadian Pioneer Estates Ltd. and Canec Land Developments Inc. have been working together on many projects such as playgrounds and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples of the North American continent. Members of the Rotary Club of Port Hawkesbury went together with Indigenous artists and former Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald to the Rotary International Convention in 2019 in Hamburg.
(Video: 4 min.)
Nancy Regan interviews Patrick Lamey, Rotary Club of Port Hawkesbury President (2011-2013 and 2017-2020)
In this interview, Nancy Regan and Port Hawkesbury Rotary Club President Patrick Lamey reflect on what the Rotary Club, the Friends United Initiative, and Rolf Bouman have been doing together. The interview is being held at the Friends United International Convention Centre in Cape Breton, Canada. (Video: 48 min.)
Nancy Regan interviews Indigenous carver Gerry Sheena and Friends United founder and Rotarian Rolf Bouman
Former television news anchor and book author Nancy Regan discusses with Indigenous carver Gerry Sheena and Friends United founder Rolf Bouman the many obstacles Indigenous artists face throughout their lives. Gerry Sheena, who is a Salish carver and Rolf Bouman were able to save 500-year-old logs from being cut up as wooden shingles and Gerry instead carved 7 totem poles.
(Video: 56 min.)
