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About the Labrador Society
The Labrador Society is a social organization of expatriate Labradorians living in and around Ottawa, Ontario. We were formed in 1991 at the suggestion of Labrador Senator William Rompkey. It is a strictly non-partisan, all inclusive, association of Labradorians and those who wish they were. The original aims and objectives of the association were "to help or encourage the promotion and visibility of Labrador arts and artists." It has become a focal point of the the Labrador community not just in the immediate Ottawa area but from far and wide. Our annual reunions are attended by visitors from as far away as the Maritimes, the southern United States, western Ontario, eastern Quebec and, of course, Labrador. The annual Christmas party on Parliament Hill is also a time for expatiate Labradorians to get together to share a celebration and renew acquaintances. Occasionally there will be mid-summer picnics.
Donated Labrador arts and craft items are displayed at these events and sold as fundraisers or given out as prizes at our reunions. A highlight of the annual reunion is the auction of a fully stocked Grub Box that is "made apurpose" for the event. Each one being a uniquely crafted peice of work. Proceeds from the auctions and raffle draws are donated to worthy causes in Labrador communities such as books for local libraries, historic and memorial plaques in Labrador communities and, of course, assistance to promising Labrador artists, crafters, singers, and musicians.
For annual events visit our Events Calendar page. Also check out our Photo Galleries and leave a message in the Guest Book. Information on membership is available on the Members Page. Visit our Fundraisers page and check out our list of sponsors and donors without whose support our Society could not function.
Fifteenth Anniversary Promotional Brochure
Contact
President: Al Michelin (alrita@sympatico.ca)
Membership: Brandon Pardy ( brandonpardy@labradorian.ca )
P O Box 35014, 1309 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1Z 1A2