Laying of flowers at the Toussaint Louverture monument in memory of hurricane victims
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, attended, in Ennery, a moving ceremony honouring the men, women and children who died during the hurricanes in summer 2008.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0023-002
The Governor General laid flowers at the foot of the Toussaint Louverture statue as a symbolic gesture.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0023-002
Many Haitian children holding a Canadian flag attended this ceremony.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0023-009
After the ceremony, the Governor General handed out notebooks to the children.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0023-015
Many local children gathered to attend the ceremony and meet the Governor General.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0023-019
Her Excellency was interested in hearing the challenges this community had to overcome.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0023-022