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South Vancouver Island District One
A listing & topical discussion service hosted by Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1
Welcome to the home of the weekly informational update by RW Jim Ferguson. The purpose of the service is to provide all Freemasons on Vancouver Island a convenient source of what is happening both within District One, and thoughout Vancouver Island and beyond. All Lodge Secretaries should forward their summonses and event notices to modobcy@gmail.com in-order to have their meetings and events rostered here!
Masons of South Vancouver Island District One - Update April 19th 2026.
Feature Events:
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Grand Master's Official Visit - Victoria Lodge of Education and Research, Tuesday 21 April 2026
An intimate evening with the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, Ken Christofferson, along with RW Trevor McKeown discussing the Past, Present & Future of Freemasonry.
All Freemasons welcome to attend. Lodge tyles 7:30PM, Masonic Hall - 650 Fisgard St Victoria.
Please click on the poster (left) for the full-size image!
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An interesting thread…
- In July 2023 A book titled “ Seven Grandfather Teachings – a journey to self healing” was authored by James Simon with Dan Graham. Here’s a URL you might find interesting Seven Grandfather Teachings: a journey to self healing - Flipbook by plumcake | FlipHTML5
- In September 2025 – RWB Dan Graham [Past Grand Director of Ceremonies GLC in Ontario] made a presentation to the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite [A&ASR] in Barrie Ontario on the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the Tenets and Principles of Freemasonry while writing a book on the subject.
- In April 2026 Jeremy Hansen was a member of the Artemis II Mission. Jeremy shared how Indigenous elders’ wisdom has helped guide him through this mission. Here’s the URL Jeremy Hansen took 7 Indigenous 'Sacred Laws' to space - Upworthy
My reason for tying these links together is not so much to promote the ‘Seven Teachings’ but to draw a parallel of our Masonic learning and the Wisdom of our Elders [and Freemasonry] in our Modern World.
The Seven Grandfather Teachings are a set of principles in Anishinaabe culture that guide individuals in living a good life. They are:
- Love: To know peace.
- Respect: To honor all of creation.
- Bravery/Courage: To face challenges with integrity.
- Truth: To seek and speak the truth.
- Honesty: To be honest in all actions.
- Humility: To recognize one's place in the world.
- Wisdom: To cherish knowledge and understanding
These teachings are interconnected and emphasize human conduct towards others and nature. They serve as guiding principles passed down through generations.
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Found this on the web - have a look:
- RWB John Silveria has put together an interesting package of ‘frameworks’ for events and/or activities Lodges might be involved in. Have a look at this link Masonic Leadership & Planning Suite and check out some of the tools he has generated.
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Lodge Meetings April 2026
- Tuesday April 21st – Victoria Lodge of Education and Research – 650 Fisgard Street. Official Visit of our Grand Master MWB Ken Christoffersen, a presentation / discussion led by RWB Trevor McKeown titled “the Past, Present and Future of Freemasonry. Lodge tyles at 7:30PM.
- Thursday April 23rd – Camosun Lodge No. 60 – 650 Fisgard Street – Regular Monthly Meeting - Brotherly gathering and festive board ~ 6:00PM Festive Board ($20 suggested donation). Lodge Tyles at 7pm. Business of the evening will include receiving a petition of Affiliation, a petition of Initiation and to assign Proxies for Grand Lodge and to conduct a general Communication in accordance with the Camosun Lodge By-Laws.
- Monday April 27th – Henderson Lodge No, 84– details will be posted when Lodge notice is available.
As further Lodge notices are received…
Other notes…
If you or your Lodge have any events planned outside of the Lodge meeting format, drop me a line and I’ll include it in upcoming Sunday morning MODO emails.
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Coffee & Social – (no regalia) meetings 9:00AM
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Mt Newton Masonic Hall – 8105 Derrinberg Road – Saanichton |
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Masonic Hall – 650 Fisgard Street – Victoria – [subject to availability] |
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GLBCY Trestleboard for District One
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