WA WA Shriners

Beyond clowns, tassled hats, and little motorcycles, WA WA Shriners is a philanthropic organization providing pediatric health care for children without regard to race, colour, creed, sex, sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay.

WA WA Shriners was granted its dispensation in December 1, 1910, and received its charter on July 12th, 1911. WA WA Shriners ranks as the 123rd Temple founded according to the date of the charter. 

WA WA  jurisdiction includes the entire Province of Saskatchewan, thereby embracing one of the largest territories in Shrinedom.  WA WA Shriners is located in Regina with 13 active clubs throughout the province.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada

Established in Montreal in 1925, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada is the only Canadian establishment within the network of 22 Shriners hospitals. This bilingual, short-term, acute care hospital provides ultra-specialized orthopaedic care to children from coast to coast in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. Infants, children and young adults with orthopaedic and neuromuscular problems such as scoliosis, osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), club feet, hip dysplasia, leg length discrepancies and cerebral palsy, benefit from the expertise of our medical teams for treatment and rehabilitation.

Affiliated with McGill University, the hospital is equipped with a Simulation Centre and a Motion Analysis Centre to encourage excellence and innovation in terms of health, teaching and research. Resident doctors and health professionals benefit from our amenities on the Glen site to perfect their training and experience. In addition to offering a care environment centered on patients and families, the hospital is present in communities across Canada, thanks to telemedicine, outreach clinics and satellite clinics. Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada has been helping kids reach their full potential for 90 years and counting.

What is a Freemason?

Freemasons come from all walks of life, but in order to become a Mason you must meet a few simple criteria:
 

• You must be a male, at least 18 years of age 
• You must profess a belief in a Supreme Being
• You must be a man of good morals and reputation

In order to join you must seek admission by your own free will, and you must be recommended by a current Freemason, unanimously elected to membership and willing to assume an obligation to the fraternity.

As you follow the path of Masonry you will have the opportunity to earn three symbolic degrees representing the lessons of Masonry: Entered Apprentice (beginner), Fellowcraft (intermediate) and Master Mason (expert). All Shriners are Master Masons, but not all Freemasons go on to become Shriners.

What is a Shriner?

If you hold the title of Master Mason in Freemasonry, you qualify and are invited to join the Shriners. In order to become a Shriner you must ask a current Shriner to support and sponsor your application. 

There are many benefits to becoming a Shriner:

• Membership in a well-known fraternal organization recognized for its social and philanthropic activities;
• Opportunity to develop lasting relationships with like minded men from all over the world;
• Engage in social activities and events that are available for the entire family. Participate in many special interest groups with Shriners that allow like minded men to enjoy a little high-spirited fun;
• The privilege of supporting the "world’s greatest philanthropy,” Shriners Hospitals for Children®, offers Shriners many opportunities to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction.