Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway West, Ajax. Parking is available on site. All are welcome to attend.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway West, Ajax. Parking is available on site. All are welcome to attend.
The Town of Ajax invites the community to gather in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home and reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation.
This year, the Town will gather with the community to ceremonially mark the naming of Zhaagawaamikong Aazhokigan and unveil its commemorative sign, featuring original artwork by Anishinaabe artist Sharifah Marsden. The naming recognizes the longstanding and continuing presence of Indigenous Peoples and their relationships with the Lands, Waters and Air of this place.
What to expect:
Please note: Seating is limited and will be prioritized for attendees with limited mobility. All other attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair if needed.
About the artist
Sharifah Marsden is a traditionally and classically trained multifaceted Indigenous artist from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, now living on Syilx Territory in Keremeos, British Columbia. Taught to paint in this style by her late mother, Laura Marsden, Sharifah carries forward a lineage of artistic and cultural knowledge through her work.
Sharifah’s paintings reflect her early training in the Woodland style pioneered by Norval Morrisseau. This style, rooted in Anishinaabe spirituality and worldview, is characterized by bright colours and bold black lines representing the connectedness of all life.
Trained from a young age in jingle dress and fancy dance, Sharifah also brings traditional knowledge of beadwork, leatherwork, and powwow regalia into her visual art practice. The Anishinaabe teachings of minobimaadziiwin, “the good life” and the Seven Grandfather Teachings are central to Sharifah’s work. Through visual storytelling, she shares these values while embodying them in her daily life.
Central to Marsden’s vision is the inclusion of images of Indigenous people, women, and children in public art and contemporary landscapes, creating visibility, fostering inclusion, and uplifting community.
Learn more about Sharifah Marsden: Sharifah Marsden website
Oct
10
Arts & Culture, Community, Diversity & Community Engagement
Once upon a time, we had to wait a whole week to get our cartoon fix, and when we got it, we tended to binge. Join us for this special time when kids and kids-at-heart get to relive the exciting Saturday Morning ritual of non-stop retro cartoons, and multi-colored sugary cereals that used to be a part of every “balanced” breakfast! The cartoon lineup is a mystery, but expect to see monsters, sci-fi, sleuths, superheroes and all kinds of 2D silliness, both faves and obscurities, spanning the ’40s through the ’90s, all punctuated with vintage commercials, PSAs and station IDs for a 3-hour trip down memory lane! So, get ready for an explosion of nostalgia all wrapped up in one candy-coated package. Curated by David Bertrand. Dairy free options available!
Tickets are only $20 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under, and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online. For more information, call 905-231-2787 (ARTS), email us at cfa@ajax.ca, or visit us online at ajax.ca/cfa.
Tickets will be available for purchase beginning September 19.
Oct
10
Community, Diversity & Community Engagement, Health & Fitness
In recognition of International Day of the Girl, the Town of Ajax is celebrating girls and women in sport through Elevate Girls community activations. These activations encourage conversations about inclusion, belonging, and creating more opportunities for females to participate, succeed, and thrive in sport.
Visit the lobby of the Ajax Community Centre, Audley Recreation Centre, or McLean Community Centre on Saturday, October 10, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to learn more about Elevate Girls and enter for a chance to win one of four Elevate Girls Sport Prize Packs. Visit ajax.ca/ElevateGirls for contest details.
Throughout the week, on Elevate Girls and on Town of Ajax social media channels, we will also be sharing videos showcasing the diverse perspectives of local females in sport. Be sure to follow along and celebrate with us!
Oct
14
Arts & Culture, Community, Diversity & Community Engagement
Calling all supposed know-it-alls, intrepid quiz masters, self-proclaimed professors of random knowledge and those who just want to have a good time and a good laugh! Test your brain's ability to retain random knowledge and fun facts in an "anything goes" trivia night where all skills are welcome! Join us as an individual or with a team of up to four people as we test your knowledge of movies, music, TV, cartoons, superheroes, pop culture, history, science, sports and more!
The series includes 2 dates – October 14 and April 17. Register for one or both! All of our trivia nights since 2023 have sold out!. Seats are limited! Don't miss out! Get your tickets today!
Prizes awarded. Concessions and pay bar available.
Tickets are only $7 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online. For more information, call 905-231-2787 (ARTS), email us at cfa@ajax.ca, or visit us online at ajax.ca/cfa.
Tickets will be available for purchase beginning September 19.