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We recognize that our members reside on traditional Indigenous territories across Canada. We value the contributions that Inuit, Métis and other Indigenous Peoples have made, in shaping and strengthening our community and our country. The recognition of the contribution and historic importance of Indigenous peoples is our commitment to make Truth and Reconciliation real in our community.

Vérité et réconciliation

Nous reconnaissons que nos membres habitent les territoires traditionnels autochtones à travers le Canada. Nous apprécions les contributions que les Inuits, les Métis et les autres peuples autochtones ont apporté en façonnant et en renforçant notre communauté et notre pays. La reconnaissance de la contribution et de l’importance historique des peuples autochtones constitue notre engagement pour que la vérité et la réconciliation deviennent réalité dans notre communauté.

John Shea to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal

John Shea has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for exceptional service and contribution. The medal, created by the Sovereign and administered by the Chancellery of Honours, marks the coronation on May 6, 2023. The ceremony will be held on March 20, 2025, in Saint John, New Brunswick.

John’s dedication, service, and contribution to curling, both nationally and internationally, have been truly exemplary. His efforts have not only advanced the sport but have also fostered a strong sense of sportsmanship. Congratulations John!

2024 November Scholarship Drive

Hello friends, cher amis,

You may have received the very recent Curling Canada November e-newsletter. In it, our most recent 2024 Governor General’s Curling Club Scholarship winners, Nathan Poklar and Amber Gargul, are featured. Both are remarkable students, curler-athletes and community service volunteers, fine models of the next generation of leaders for our sport. We are proud to contribute to their ongoing education.

This feature article is a timely reminder to us that your entirely voluntary contributions to our Scholarship Fund are what sustains our program. All contributions are most appreciated and, as we have been told by our past honourees, make a significant difference for them in their academic pursuits.

As with all charitable donations, a tax receipt for the year 2024 will be sent to you for contributions received prior to December 31, 2024. The GGCC makes only two appeals a year, one at the time of our Annual Safari and one now, in early November before year’s end, when many are making decisions about their annual philanthropic gifting.

On behalf of the GGCC Scholarship Committee and the students we aspire to assist, thank you for giving consideration to the GGCC Scholarship program. Donation information and the form are attached for your convenience.

Fond regards,

Pat B. Reid

Wil Thurlow

Darrell Ell

Fran Todd

The donation form in PDF format is available here.

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A Brief History

The Governor General's Curling Club was founded by Lord Dufferin in 1874. He built a covered curling rink so that he and his staff could play the "roarin' game", and established the Governor General's Trophy competition that is still played today. In 1910 the Vice-Regal Curling Club was renamed the Governor General's Curling Club, and a number of prominent curlers in the Ottawa area were invited to become members. Since that time, the focus of the Club has been to recognize Canadians who have made a significant contribution to curling locally, provincially or nationally, not only as competitive curlers, but also as builders and administrators. The men and women of today's Club come from all walks of life and are proud to be honoured by membership in this historic organization.

Un bref historique

Le Club de curling du gouverneur général a été créé par Lord Dufferin en 1874. Il fit construire une piste de curling couverte pour s’adonner à ce sport avec son personnel, et il mit sur pied la compétition du Governor General’s Trophy qui est encore disputée de nos jours. En 1910 le Club de curling vice-royal a été rebaptisé Club de curling du gouverneur général (Governor General’s Curling Club), et d’éminents joueurs de la région d’Ottawa ont été invités à devenir membres. Depuis ce temps le Club vise à reconnaître des Canadiens qui ont contribué au curling de manière significative au plan local, provincial et national, non seulement comme compétiteurs mais aussi à titre de bâtisseurs et d’administrateurs. De nos jours, les hommes et les femmes qui sont membres du Club sont issus de tous les horizons et sont fiers d’être honorés par cette organisation historique.