It was an honour to proclaim April 4 as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa on behalf of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
Collinda recently captured a gold medal with Canada’s wheelchair curling team at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, an extraordinary achievement that has made our entire community proud. On Saturday, we welcomed Collinda and her family (pictured above) to a special meet-and-greet at CARDELREC–Goulbourn, where Stittsville residents had the chance to congratulate her personally, hear about her Paralympic journey, and even see her gold medal up close.
The Canadian team went undefeated throughout the tournament, a testament to their skill, teamwork, and determination. Even with this incredible milestone behind her, Collinda is already looking ahead with ambition and focus to the 2030 Paralympic Games in France, and we can’t wait to cheer her on again.
In addition to the proclamation, I also announced that we are looking for an opportunity to name a street in Collinda’s honour. It’s become a tradition to recognize Stittsville athletes who have significant success on the world stage with commemorations, including wrestler Erica Wiebe (2016), and figure skaters Jack Fan and Katie Xu (2018).
Photos by Mandy Hambly and Kera Watters.
COLLINDA JOSEPH DAY
April 4, 2026
WHEREAS, Collinda Joseph is an outstanding athlete whose dedication, perseverance, and excellence in sport has brought pride and inspiration to her community; and
WHEREAS, Collinda Joseph achieved the remarkable accomplishment of winning a gold medal in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games, demonstrating the highest level of skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit on the world stage; and
WHEREAS, her achievement represents not only personal success, but also a powerful example of resilience and determination, highlighting the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity in sport and in society; and
WHEREAS, Collinda Joseph’s success serves as an inspiration to residents of all ages, particularly persons with disabilities, encouraging them to pursue their goals and believe in their potential;
THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim April 4, 2026, as Collinda Joseph Day in Ottawa.
JOURNÉE COLLINDA JOSEPH
Le 4 avril 2026
ATTENDU QUE Collinda Joseph est une athlète exceptionnelle dont le dévouement, la persévérance et l’excellence dans le sport sont source de fierté et d’inspiration pour sa communauté; et
ATTENDU QUE Collinda Joseph a réalisé l’exploit remarquable de remporter une médaille d’or en curling en fauteuil roulant aux Jeux paralympiques de Milano Cortina 2026, démontrant le plus haut niveau de compétence, de travail d’équipe et d’esprit de compétition sur la scène mondiale; et
ATTENDU QUE sa réussite représente non seulement un succès personnel, mais aussi un puissant exemple de résilience et de détermination et la preuve de l’importance de l’inclusion, de l’accessibilité et de l’égalité des chances dans le sport comme dans la société; et
ATTENDU QUE la réussite de Collinda Joseph est une source d’inspiration pour les résidents de tous âges et, plus particulièrement, les personnes handicapées, les encourageant à poursuivre leurs rêves et à croire en leur potentiel;
PAR CONSÉQUENT, je, Mark Sutcliffe, maire de la Ville d’Ottawa, proclame par la présente le 4 avril 2026 Journée Collinda Joseph à Ottawa.
