Learn about initiatives and activities from our Canadian Capitals
Share your news and achievements throughout the CCCO network
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We are pleased to send you the very first edition of Capital News, the quarterly CCO Newsletter.
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And, most importantly, we want to hear about your Capital: please contact us at ccco@bell.net to share information from your city, legislature, provincial commission, organization throughout the CCCO network
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CCCO activates 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
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The Canadian Capital Cities Organization (CCCO), including representatives of capital cities from coast to coast to coast, national and provincial capital commissions, and Legislative Assemblies, has launched a 2021-2025 Strategic Plan that will interactively engage capital city residents on current critical issues.
Upcoming open sessions will include dialogues on unique capital city roles in rebuilding visitor economies after COVID, Reconciliation, placemaking, and Remembrance. The strategic plan also establishes priorities for networking, sustainability, education and celebration, shared history, heritage, culture, identity, democratic systems, traditions and values.
CCCO’s strategic plan is a roadmap for action highlighting how CCCO will achieve key objectives and goals, promoting the unique and symbolic significance of Canada’s capital cities, and providing an interactive network among Canadian capitals sharing learning and best practices, building links, relationships and collaboration.
Quote from President, Marianne Alto:
“A strategic plan is a tool for action – a blueprint illustrating how we can take a planning document and turn it into inclusive, accessible initiatives that educate the public and membership on the symbolic and substantive role of Capitals, and provide experiential value for members."
The CCCO will be a relevant and effective forum for members to collaborate and strengthen outreach initiatives, across the country. All Canadians will have a stronger connection to, and pride in our shared:
• history and heritage
• culture and identity
• democratic systems, tradition and values
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CCCO’s 2021 Executive Committee, elected at its most recent virtual annual general meeting, includes:
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President: Marianne Alto, Councillor, City of Victoria, BC
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Past-President: Sandy Hickman, Councillor, City of St. John’s NL
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Vice-President: Daniel Feeny, Director of Marketing and Sponsorship, National Capital Commission
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Treasurer: Monique Goffinet Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Saskatchewan Provincial Capital Commission, SK
- Secretary: Laurel Lea, Tourism Officer, City of Charlottetown PE
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City of Whitehorse supports local Public Art
A jury comprised of art professionals and local artists has selected the purchase of 25 artworks to be displayed in City of Whitehorse facilities.
The decision follows the release of the City’s largest ever Request for Proposal (RFP) for public artwork, which was open from September 2019 to October 2020.
Lilian Loponen' with A brush of green, first artwork to be displayed at Shipyard’s Park, in the Frank Slim Building.
“Heartfelt congratulations to all 16 artists whose work will be displayed at City facilities for all to enjoy for decades to come,” said Mayor Dan Curtis. “On behalf of City Council, we are so proud of our Public Art Policy, which gives us the opportunity to feature incredible artworks from our community. This art will add so much to the vibrancy of our city, and it comes at a time when we really need to support our diverse and extremely gifted local artists.”
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Legislative Assembly of Alberta:
Keeping the Public Engaged in the Parliamentary Process
Speaker Nathan Cooper, centre, along with MLA David Shepherd and Hon. Kaycee Madu, watch a remote performance on the online feed at the Black History Month celebration in early February. The event was broadcast from the Legislature Building rotunda with no public in attendance.
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta continues to strengthen parliamentary democracy in the face of the COVID-19 health crisis.
This time last year, following the announcement of the pandemic, the Assembly continued to sit, the only jurisdiction to do so. The Alberta Legislature committees also switched gears, and Members were able to attend meetings from their home constituencies with minimal disruption.
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Residential School Monument to reside on the Grounds of Government House in Regina, Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty and Premier Scott Moe announced plans to construct a permanent, public monument at Government House in Regina to honour those who suffered, and those who continue to suffer, the impact of the residential school system.
The construction of a permanent monument is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Call to Action # 82, which recommends installing a publicly accessible, highly visible, Residential Schools Monument in each capital city to honour survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities.
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City of Winnipeg announces
Anti-Racism Week, March 21-27, 2021
Anti-Racism Week is being organized by the City of Winnipeg in partnership with Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, Elmwood Community Resource Centre, Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, Human Rights Hub, and Black History Manitoba. The theme of Anti-Racism Week is “What would Winnipeg look like without racism?” and this theme will help shape events and conversations during the week.
“As a City, we understand the negative impact of racism cannot be eradicated if we do not acknowledge it exists,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “We all have role to play when it come to the eliminating racism, and the City is proud and honoured to partnered with so many outstanding community organizations to put this week together"
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Indigenous art: an essential part of the new Ottawa Public Library / Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility
It’s an exciting time for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada (OPL-LAC) Joint Facility project. With construction set to begin later this year, the Indigenous Public Art Program has issued five calls to Indigenous artists to honour, support and showcase Indigenous art created in Canada.
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The National Capital Commission is developing its first forest strategy.
This strategy will guide how the NCC manages forests and trees on its lands. It will align our efforts, and prepare us to meet current and future challenges.
It will look at trees and forests in urban areas, as well as in natural areas like the Greenbelt and Gatineau Park. The strategy will provide a blueprint to make forests more diverse, connected and resilient.
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Grants, Funding Opportunities and Awards
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Discover Canada's Capitals
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Canada's capitals are special places filled with memorable experiences. They reflect our identities as residents of provinces and territories and our national capital reflects our identity as Canadians.
The capitals are where we learn about our provinces, our territories, and our country.
Click on the photos on the left to learn about these capitals
and please click here, to discover all of Canada's Capitals
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The Canadian Capital Cities Organization (www.ccco-occ.ca ) is a uniquely positioned organization that works to create celebration, education, connection and pride across Canada through the diverse story of each Capital City. This national level network of capital cities will serve Canada’s residents through relationships and initiatives highlighting the symbolic and substantive role of the Capitals.
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