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125th Anniversary Grants Program – Public Information Sessions
Cultural Services is pleased to announce several public information sessions about the City’s 125th anniversary plans in 2011 and its 125th Anniversary Grants Program.
,p>The 125th Anniversary Grants Program supports the growing excitement, pride and enthusiasm for Vancouver's upcoming 125th anniversary in 2011. This program is a time-limited opportunity intended to foster awareness and understanding of Vancouver’s identities, first nations’ heritage and cultural diversity. This program will support activities that enrich our society through civic engagement and the celebration of art, culture and heritage. The second (and final) intake of the program will be in January/February 2011.Community members are invited to attend any one of the four sessions that will be held at the following locations, dates and times:
Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
(1607 East Hastings Street)
Progress Lab, 1422 William Street
St Paul's Anglican Church, 1130 Jervis Street
To register for a session, e-mail lisa.manhas@vancouver.ca or call (604) 873-7451
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact a Cultural Planner at (604) 829-2007 before filling in or submitting an application form to ensure their project is eligible.
Application forms and program guidelines are now available to download from the Cultural Services website for the upcoming October 1, 2010 deadline.
Have your say on Hastings Park/PNE...
The City is currently undertaking a Master Plan and consultation process to guide the long-range redevelopment of Hastings Park. In 2009, the City asked the public for their feedback on the main ideas of the Master Plan. Now, City planners are back with more details and want further comments from you. Join the City at one of the following open houses to share your thoughts: Saturday, August 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Kerrisdale Days tent in front of CIBC, 41st Avenue at Vine Street; Sunday, August 29 and Friday, September 3 to Monday, September 6 from 11 am to 11 pm at Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) tent in front of the Pacific Coliseum. Learn more...
TALK GREEN
"Talk Green to Us" - Tell the City how to reach its 2020 greenest target goals. Share your ideas for making Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Help the City make the critical choices. This is your city – make it better. Between June and October 7, add your voice to this life-changing conversation. Add your voice...
YouthPolitik is coming this fall...
YouthPolitik is the City of Vancouver’s civic education & youth leadership development program. For 2010, we’re hosting a free conference for 200 young Vancouverites like you! Workshops from 2008 Fall conference included public speaking, urban arts & culture, sustainability and how to fundraise for your project. If you are between the ages of 15-20 and live in the City of Vancouver, then stay tuned!2010 YouthPolitik FALL Conference Dates coming soon.
Get involved...
The City of Vancouver is committed to providing opportunities for citizens to get involved throughout the city. Throughout the year, we accept nominations, entries and applications for various City programs, boards, awards and grant programs. Find out the latest at www.vancouver.ca/getinvolved-recognized.htm- AND/OR -
CONTACT the City's YOUTH OUTREACH TEAM to find out more about how youth can get involved in the city. We can help you get connected & get started.
Have your say...
The City of Vancouver wants to hear from you. It is our commitment to be accessible, accountable and inclusive to our citizens. Please take the time to visit one of our open houses, fill out one of our online surveys or write to us. Your views and comments are important to us, and we want you to have your say. For ways to have your say, please visit www.vancouver.ca/yoursay.>> JOB POSTINGS <<
Other ways for youth to get involved
in & around Vancouver:
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