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National Day of Mourning Courtenay

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue
Lewis Centre, Courtenay, V9N 3P5
Price
free

Tuesday, April 28th is the National Day of Mourning.

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Community members will gather to honor workers who’ve been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the ongoing commitment to preventing future injuries and fatalities. In 2025, 138 BC workers died from a workplace injury or disease, with each loss leaving behind devastated family & friends. Events feature moments of silence, guest speakers & more. In Courtenay, events begin at 10am at the Lewis Centre outdoor stage. For details on the Day of Mourning, including a list of other ceremonies around BC, visit Day of Mourning.

Venue

Lewis Centre
489 Old Island Highway
Courtenay
V9N 3P5

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Dates

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Keeping Our Word

 

The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.

It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem."