“On Canada Day, the maple leaf becomes more than a symbol — it becomes a sigil of ancient guardianship. A red‑and‑white banner woven from northern winds, glacier light, and the quiet strength of a land that has always risen renewed. Today we honor a nation shaped by many peoples, many stories, and a spirit that endures like the evergreen forests — steadfast, luminous, and alive with legacy.”
Deloris Nash 