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SPEAK UP OTTAWA! The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word returns to the capital – October 12 to 16, 2010

September 2, 2010 · Filed Under Festival News, News · Comment 

by Jessica Ruano

The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW 2010 Ottawa www.cfsw.ca) returns to the capital for the first time since its inception in 2004 with the largest slam-focused spoken word event in Canadian history. From October 12 to 16, 2010, Ottawa will be treated to a wide-ranging display of Canadian slam poetry and spoken word featuring over 100 of the best spoken word poets from 15 communities across Canada.

Over the course of five nights, 18 teams participate in highly competitive poetry slams that will determine this year’s Canadian Slam Champions. Home of the defending champions, Ottawa has two teams – Capital Slam and Urban Legends – attempting to keep the title in the capital this year.

CFSW 2010 Ottawa features some of the biggest names in spoken word, most notably Dwayne Morgan with Toronto’s Up From the Roots, Truth Is… with the Burlington Slam, RC Weslowski from Vancouver, El Jones from Halifax, and John Akpata on Ottawa’s Capital Slam team.

CFSW 2010 Ottawa opens with a Francophone Showcase featuring Outaouais poet Marjolaine Beauchamp and closes with performances by the festival’s Poets of Honour Anthony Bansfield a.k.a. ‘the nth digri’ and Shauntay Grant.

CFSW 2010 Ottawa’s Daytime Programming is entirely FREE! Poets and poetry enthusiasts are welcome to attend workshops and panel discussions on poetry writing, spoken word in schools, and connecting with other arts organizations. There will also be a Last Chance Slam on October 12 to determine the festival’s ‘Wild Card’ Team, a Youth Showcase on October 13, and a Steve Sauvé Memorial Nerd Showcase on October 14. The poets will hit the streets of Ottawa ‘Guerrilla style’ on the afternoon of October 15 to perform random acts of poetry in the downtown core.

Following the slams, there will be late-night events highlighting the poetry of music: the Poetry & Music Cabaret featuring Scruffmouth, Ian Kamau, and SPIN on October 13; the Slam After-Party with Montréal’s DJ Cosmo on October 14; and Toronto’s Kobo Town and Ottawa’s John Carroll & the Epic Proportions will grace the stage on October 15.

Spoken word poetry in Canada has boomed over the last few years with numerous achievements across the country and around the world. In January of this year, Shane Koyczan introduced spoken word to the world at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver when he performed his poem “We Are More” at the Opening Ceremonies. This past summer, Ottawa’s Ian Keteku, member of the spoken word group The Recipe and one of the workshop facilitators at CFSW 2010 Ottawa, won the World Poetry Slam Cup in Paris, France.

The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word takes place in numerous venues in downtown Ottawa (see the attached press release and schedule for details) from October 12 to 16, 2010. To purchase tickets and passes for the festival, please call 613 301 8648 or email info@cfsw.ca. For more information, visit www.cfsw.ca.

Tickets and Passes
Slams Tues Wed Thurs $10 | Semi-Finals Friday $12 | Finals Saturday $15
Friday & Saturday Pass $20 | Festival Pass $45

Super Ex leaves Lansdowne, but never Ottawa

September 2, 2010 · Filed Under News, Ottawa Festivals in the News · Comment 

James Rubec, Ottawa South EMC

“There will be a Super Ex next year, and if there isn’t it will be over my dead body,” said David Presley the former president of the volunteer board that operates the Super Ex.

Mr. Presley and his wife Lyn have been involved with the Ex for their entire lives. The two actually met for the first time at the fair.

Lansdowne Park has been the home to the National Capital Exhibition for the past 122 years. As time has passed, the land space has changed, from land set aside as a fairground, to marshaling grounds for troupes, to an entertainment facility for football, and hockey. A constant, however, in the memory of all of those who know Ottawa has a pre-fall fair where people go to meet friends and family, and where they have a chance to act like children again. The Super Ex is leaving Lansdowne Park, but it will never leave Ottawa.

“I met David with a group of my friends,” said Ms/ Presley, the current president of the Super Ex. “He had a group of his.”

In the fair’s history, it wasn’t only a space for people to meet, but for farmers and the rural community to gather. Cattle and pigs, sheep and produce were brought in from around the area to be weighed, judged and exhibited.

“We now own a space by Albion Rd. where we’ll have an agricultural fair again,” said Ms. Presley.
She envisions the fair’s new space as a place to hold cattle and horse shows again, even tractor pulls, and an international grain show that will bring the farmers from around the world.

In years past, the Ex was also a place that brought world-class entertainment to Ottawa. Before
Bluesfest could walk on two legs, the Ex had the likes of Tina Turner, Bob Hope and Rod Stewart. Most recently, the Rolling Stones played to an enormous crowd filling Frank Claire Stadium and its field to a capacity that hadn’t been seen for decades.

While this year’s Ex was a time to reflect on the fair’s history, there were still a few new features.
“This is one of the first times that I got to perform all of my songs in English, it was a great opportunity,” said performer Bruno Roy, 26, who performed at the Super Ex on Monday, Aug. 23. “This was a great chance for me to start getting some exposure here in Ottawa, all of my music is mixed between French and English, in Ottawa I can perform both.”
One of this year’s most popular attractions was Carnival Diablo and the World of Wonders. The horticulture museum served as a twisted yet beautiful freak show museum. An equally decorated showman, Nicolai Diablo hosted the World of Wonders.

“Come to the World Of Wonders and see the murderous ventriloquist dummy that has been found at the scene of three separate murders and a shrunken head the size of a fist,” he’d rhyme off to passers by.
“Really, I want to bring mystery and wonder into peoples lives,” said Mr. Diablo, whose real name is Scott.
Scott recently moved from Toronto to Carleton Place and was using the Super Ex to introduce himself to the National Capital Region. He exhibited his traveling museum to help promote a show he’ll be running in Kingston at Fort Henry, called Fort Fright.

“This was the perfect venue for me and I can understand how the Ex has had such an enduring impact on Ottawa,” said Scott.

For the Presleys, the final days of this year’s Super Ex found them continuing to do things for the very first time. On Sunday, Aug. 29, the fair held its first demolition derby.
“We weren’t allowed to do this in previous years, the city wouldn’t let us,” said Mr. Presley. “But this year, what were they going to do? Kick us out?”

For the pair that have made a 40-year impact of the Super Ex and Lansdowne Park, the change of venue isn’t a finale, but simply a new beginning.

“We’ll keep the Ex going as long as we can continue to watch the pure joy of having young people take to the stage to perform, their excitement before they get on a ride. We can have a good year or a bad year but those smiles and screams make it all worth it,” said Ms. Presley.

Next year, the venue for the Super Ex is still up in the air. While the land by Albion Rd. and Rideau Dr. is owned by the Super Ex, it could be a couple years before the permanent facilities that are planned to built there will be ready. But, the Presley’s assure the EMC that alternate venues are available for the end of summer celebration.

Ottawa StoryTellers Present the Following Events for September, 2010:

September 2, 2010 · Filed Under Festival News, News · Comment 

Ottawa Story Tellers is happy to announce the launch of the 2010 Ottawa Storytelling Festival Website! We hope you’ll have a look at the great programming we’ve planned: http://twentytenfestivalost.wordpress.com

Ottawa StoryTellers Story Swap: Open Stage Night – September 2, 7:00 pm

Ottawa StoryTellers offers Story Swap, an open stage night, on the first Thursday of every month at Library and rchives Canada (Room 156). This is an opportunity to experience the art of storytelling for the first time or for new storytellers to practice before an audience. The evenings also include stories by experienced tellers so that new tellers can learn the art. People are welcome to come and listen, but anyone wishing to tell a story should register on arrival with the evening’s host, and s/he will be given a time slot. Stories should be no longer than ten minutes and must be told, not read. They may be traditional stories, folk tales, literary stories, or personal stories.

Where: Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Room 156.
Price: Free admission

Norse Mythology: Creation to Ragnarok – Sept. 3-5
On Labour Day weekend storytellers from across the country will gather at the edge of Taylor Lake in Lanark Co, about one hour from Ottawa, for an epic week-end dedicated to telling fierce, compelling, and sometimes funny stories from Norse Mythology. The Norse Gods and their stories are embedded in the imaginations, literature, and language of all European cultures and as a listener, this is your opportunity to be immersed in these foundational stories. Listeners who have been here for other epic weekends can attest to the richness of this intensive experience.

Telling begins on Friday evening and with many pauses for food and conversation and a generally good time, continues till noon on Sunday.

For information about tickets, accommodation etc. please contact: Jennifer Cayley, jcayley@magma.ca or 613-256-0353.

Old Frost: Tales from a Nordic Hearth – September 12, 7:30 pm
OYP Theatre School at the Shenkman Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard Tonight we look to the North Lands of Europe and the mythic tales of the Norse Gods. Join Jennifer Cayley, Ellis Lynn Duschenes, and Ruth Stewart-Verger as they recount the outrageous and sometimes very human exploits of Odin, Loki, and the other inhabitants of Asgard. From the creation of the world to Loki`s downward spiral of trickery and betrayal, these stories of the ancient gods have inspired everything from operas to modern day epics like Tolkien`s Lord of the Rings.

Journeys and Voyages – September 14, 7:00 pm
Donna Swewart and Ruth Stewart Verger
Stories and Tea
The Tea Party, 119 York St.
Pay what you can

Wild Women - September 28, 7:00 pm
Ruthanne Edward and Sheryl-Elaine Brazeau
Stories and Tea
The Tea Party, 119 York St.
Pay what you can

For more information, visit www.ottawastorytellers.ca

OST Programming is sponsored by the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Arts Council, Heritage Canada and Canada Council for the Arts.

DERNIER WEEK-END POUR PRENDRE PART À PLUSIEURS ACTIVITÉS D’ÉTÉ DE LA CCN

September 2, 2010 · Filed Under News, Ottawa Festivals News · Comment 

Région de la capitale du Canada — Plusieurs activités et programmes en plein air de la Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) prennent fin pour la saison ce week-end. La CCN invite les résidents et les visiteurs à entreprendre une dernière balade à l’occasion des vélosdimanches Alcatel-Lucent, à participer au programme Découvrez la Colline et explorer la colline du Parlement, à visiter le Monument commémoratif de guerre, et à se baigner aux plages du Lac-Leamy et du parc de la Gatineau.

Voici l’horaire des activités et des programmes présentés pour une dernière fois cette saison estivale :

PLAGES DE LA CCN — OUVERTES JUSQU’AU LUNDI 6 SEPTEMBRE 2010

Les baigneurs ont jusqu’au lundi 6 septembre, pour fréquenter la plage du Lac-Leamy, à Gatineau, ouverte entre 10 h 30 et 18 h 30, et les plages O’Brien, Blanchet, Breton, Parent et La Pêche, au parc de la Gatineau , ouvertes entre 10 h et 18 h. Durant les heures d’ouvertures, les plages sont surveillées par des sauveteurs, qui veillent à la sécurité de tous. Des toilettes, des cabines de bain, des aires de barbecue et des tables de pique-nique sont à la disposition des baigneurs. Le droit d’entrée à la plage du Lac-Leamy est de 6 $ par voiture et de 10 $ par voiture aux plages des lacs Meech, Philippe et La Pêche du parc de la Gatineau.

40e SAISON DES VÉLOS-DIMANCHES ALCATEL-LUCENT — LE DIMANCHE 5 SEPTEMBRE 2010

Parc de la Gatineau : Promenades réservées aux vélos-dimanches Alcatel-Lucent

Les promenades de la Gatineau, Champlain et Fortune, qui sont idéales pour les cyclists amateurs de parcours abrupts, sont fermées à la circulation automobile de 6 h à 11 h. Une portion convient bien aux familles avec de jeunes enfants : il s’agit de la section située au nord du chemin du Lac-Meech (aire de stationnement P8). Cette section est fermée à la circulation automobile de 6 h à 13 h, soit deux heures de plus. (Longueur du trajet : 30,5 kilomètres)

Ottawa : Promenades réservées aux vélos-dimanches Alcatel-Lucent

Promenade de l’Outaouais — 9 h à 13 h

Les deux voies situées du côté sud de la rivière des Outaouais, à l’ouest du centre-ville, sont fermées à la circulation automobile, entre la Place Vimy (Musée canadien de la guerre) et l’avenue Carling. Des bénévoles de Gowling Lafleur Henderson s.r.l. sont attitrés à cette Promenade. (Longueur du trajet : 5,5 kilomètres)

Promenade du Colonel-By — 9 h à 13 h

Les voies dans les deux directions de la promenade du Colonel-By, situées du côté est du canal Rideau au coeur de la capitale, sont fermées à la circulation automobile, entre le pont Laurier et le pont Hog’s Back. Des bénévoles de KPMG s.r.l. sont attitrés à cette Promenade. (Longueur du trajet : 7,6 kilomètres)

Promenade Rockcliffe — 9 h à 13 h

Les deux voies de la promenade Rockcliffe, situées du côté sud de la rivière des Outaouais, à l’est du centre-ville, sont fermées à la circulation automobile, entre la promenade de l’Aviation et le boulevard Saint-Joseph, à Orléans. (Longueur du trajet : 8,4 kilomètres)

Les participants aux vélos-dimanches Alcatel-Lucent pourront faire vérifier gratuitement leur bicyclette par les membres du club Alcatel-Lucent Switchbacks ce dimanche 5 septembre 2010, de 9 h à 13 h sur la Promenade du Colonel-By (près de la rue Seneca).

Les membres du club Patinage à roues alignées d’Ottawa offriront gratuitement des leçons de patinage d’une heure sur les techniques de freinage, de virage et de performance ce dimanche 5 septembre 2010, de 9 h à 13 h sur la Promenade Colonel-By (près de la rue Clegg et de la promenade Echo). Ils offriront des trucs et des conseils sur le patinage à roues alignées, particulièrement en ce qui a trait aux questions de sécurité.

PROGRAMME D’INTERPRÉTATION DÉCOUVREZ LA COLLINE — DISPONIBLE JUSQU’AU LUNDI 6 SEPTEMBRE 2010

Le programme d’interprétation extérieur Découvrez la Colline est le complément idéal à une visite de l’édifice du Centre, qui est offerte tout au long de l’année. Par l’entremise de ce programme, le public aura une meilleure compréhension de l’importance de la colline du Parlement en visitant l’Info-tente, en effectuant une visite du site avec le Guide gratuit de visite autonome à l’extérieur, et en prenant part à la tournée guidée d’une durée de 45 minutes intitulée « Sur les traces des grands Canadiens ». Le programme d’interprétation Découvrez la Colline est présenté jusqu’au 6 septembre 2010. Pour plus de renseignements, les visiteurs peuvent se render à l’Info-tente, située sur la colline du Parlement, entre 9 h et 20 h en semaine, et entre 9 h et 17 h les week-ends et les jours fériés.

INTERPRÉTATION DU MONUMENT COMMÉMORATIF DE GUERRE — DISPONIBLE JUSQU’AU LUNDI 6 SEPTEMBRE 2010

La Place de la Confédération est le lieu de souvenir du Canada. Les monuments qui s’y retrouvent, incluant le Monument commémoratif de guerre, la Tombe du soldat inconnu et le Monument aux Valeureux, symbolisent le souvenir, les sacrifices, le courage et l’endurance, et représentent ces gens dont les gestes en périodes de conflits et de guerres ont façonné le passé du Canada et continuent d’influencer notre présent. Les visiteurs peuvent en apprendre advantage sur l’histoire, le symbolisme et l’importance de ces monuments en discutant et en partageant des histoires avec les interprètes de la CCN qui sont à la Place de la Confédération, tous les jours, de 9 h 30 à 17 h. Pour plus d’information sur le Monument commémoratif de guerre et la Tombe du soldat inconnu, vous pouvez visiter le site des Anciens Combattants du Canada au www.vacacc.gc.ca.

Pour plus de renseignements à propos des activités offertes dans la région de la capitale du Canada, le public peut communiquer avec la CCN au 613-239-5000, 1-800 465-1867, 613-239-5090 (ATS), 1-866-661-3530 (ATS sans frais) ou encore consulter le site Web au www.capitaleducanada.gc.ca.

LAST WEEKEND TO ENJOY MANY OF THE NCC’S SUMMER ACTIVITIES

September 2, 2010 · Filed Under Festival News, News · Comment 

Canada’s Capital Region – Many of the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) outdoor programs and activities are coming to their season’s end this weekend. The NCC invites residents and visitors to take in a last excursion during Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays, to participate in the Discover the Hill program and tour the grounds of Parliament Hill, to visit the National War Memorial, and to have a swim at Gatineau Park and Leamy Lake beaches.
The schedule for the last weekend of these summer activities and programs is as follows:

NCC BEACHES — OPEN UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Residents and visitors have until Monday, September 6 to swim at Leamy Lake beach, in Gatineau, from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, and at O’Brien, Blanchet, Breton, Parent and La Pêche beaches, in Gatineau Park, from 10 am to 6 pm. Lifeguards are on site during duty hours to ensure public safety. Swimmers have access to various facilities such as washrooms, change rooms, barbecues and picnic tables. Entry fees to Leamy Lake beach are $6 per automobile and entry fees to Meech, Philippe and La Pêche Lakes beaches in Gatineau Park are $10 per automobile.

40th SEASON OF ALCATEL-LUCENT SUNDAY BIKEDAYS — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Gatineau Park: Parkways Reserved for Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays The Gatineau, Champlain and Fortune Parkways, which are ideal destinations for cycling enthusiasts who enjoy steep hills, are closed to motorized traffic from 6 am to 11 am. One section, to the north of Lac-Meech Road (parking lot P8), is ideal for families with young children and is closed for two additional hours, from 6 am to 1 pm. (Length: 30.5 kilometres)

Ottawa: Parkways Reserved for Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays

Ottawa River Parkway — 9 am to 1 pm
The westbound lanes of the Ottawa River Parkway, located on the south side of the Ottawa River just west of the downtown core, are closed to motorized traffic from Vimy Place (Canadian War Museum) to Carling Avenue. The Parkway is monitored by volunteers from Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. (Length: 5.5 kilometres)

Colonel-By Drive — 9 am to 1 pm
Both lanes of Colonel-By Drive, located on the east side of the Rideau Canal in the heart of the Capital, are closed to motorized traffic from the Laurier Bridge to the Hog’s Back Bridge.  The Parkway is monitored by volunteers from KPMG. (Length: 7.6 kilometres)

Rockcliffe Parkway — 9 am to 1 pm
Both lanes of the Rockcliffe Parkway, running along the south side of the Ottawa River, just east of the downtown core, are closed to motorized traffic, from the Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard in Orleans. (Length: 8.4 kilometres)

Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikeday participants can get their bikes checked free of charge by members of the Alcatel-Lucent Switchbacks Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 9 am to 1 pm on Colonel By Drive (near Seneca Street).

Members of the Ottawa Inline Skating Club will offer free one-hour instructional sessions on braking, turning and stride improvement, and provide inline skating tips and advice, with special emphasis on safety, Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 9 am to 1 pm on Colonel-By Drive (near Clegg Street and Echo Drive).

DISCOVER THE HILL INTERPRETATION PROGRAM — ON UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

The Discover the Hill outdoor interpretation program is an excellent complement to the Centre Block tour, which continues all year long. The public is invited to gain a better appreciation of the importance of Parliament Hill by visiting the Info-Tent, enjoying a tour using the free Discover the Hill Outdoor Self-Guiding Booklet or walking In the Footsteps of Great Canadians during a free 45-minute guided tour of the grounds. The Discover the Hill Interpretation program runs until September 6, 2010. For more information, the public can visit the Info-Tent, located on Parliament Hill, weekdays from 9 am to 8 pm and weekends and holidays from 9 am to 5 pm.

INTERPRETATION OF THE NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL — ON UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Confederation Square is Canada’s place of remembrance. The monuments found there, including the National War Memorial, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier and the Valiants Memorial, collectively speak of remembrance, sacrifice, courage and endurance, and represent all those whose actions in times of conflict and war have shaped Canada’s past and continue to influence our present. Visitors can learn more about the history, symbolism and importance of these monuments by speaking and sharing stories with the NCC interpreters stationed at Confederation Square daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm. For more information on the National War Memorial and The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, please visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website at www.vac-acc.gc.ca.

For more information on activities offered in Canada’s Capital Region, the public may contact the NCC at 613-239-5000, 1-800-465-1867, 613-239-5090 (TTY) or 1-866-661-3530, or visit the NCC’s website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca.

New Mosaika Sound and Light Show video

September 1, 2010 · Filed Under News, Ottawa Festivals in the News · Comment 

For anyone who hasn’t had a chance to check out the new Sound and Light Show Mosaika, on Parliament Hill check out this video by Kaan Bayulken. Then see the show for yourself.

Don’t miss this free, bilingual show. Presented nightly in Canada’s Capital Region.  Until September 12, 2010.

For details about the show visit the Mosaika website.

The Road Hammers, Colin James and Gail Gavin headline this year’s Carp Fair

September 1, 2010 · Filed Under News, Ottawa Festivals News · Comment 

With a star studded musical line up, this year’s Carp Fair promises to be one to remember.

Now in its 147th year the Carp Fair has been a mainstay of the farming and fun-seeking Canadian culture. The shows, classes and displays from agriculture to homecraft are mainstays of the fair that generations have come to love. And, as always there was a ton of attractions for fairgoers of all ages.

The Carp Fair runs from September 23 – 26.

For a full line up of concerts and events visit carpfair.ca.

Introducing the first Lumière Photo Marathon!

September 1, 2010 · Filed Under News, Ottawa Festivals News · Comment 

In a burning burst of creativity, participating photographers will have 12 hours to shoot 6 photos reflecting 6 different facets of the Lumière Festival theme: Rebirth. Saturday, September 4th from noon to midnight is the 12-hour period. Participants can choose to take photographs at the site of the Lumière Festival (Stanley Park), or take their camera to where ever the muse lights the way!

As of 11am Saturday morning, each photographer will be given their own disposable camera. At 12pm on Saturday, the event will be launched, and an information sheet will be handed out, which describes the six photographic themes. Each camera will have six frames of film remaining in it, so the pressure is on – you have only one shot to capture the perfect image for each theme!

Registration is free and can be done by clicking here!

OCMS Wine Auction!

August 31, 2010 · Filed Under Festival News, News · Comment 

On Wednesday, September 29th, the Ottawa Chamber Music Society presents its annual Wine Auction at the Chateau Laurier featuring over 500 bottles of fine and vintage wines. Registration and a reception begin at 7 p.m. and the Live Auction begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through the OCMS office at 613-234-6306. To view the catalogue, please visit: chamberfest.com.

UN PENSEUR DE LA CAPITALE ACCEPTE UNE CHAIRE D’ETUDES EN DIPLOMATIE PUBLIQUE À L’UNIVERSITÉ DE CALIFORNIE

August 31, 2010 · Filed Under Festival News, News · Comment 

Région de la capitale du Canada ─ La Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) est heureuse d’annoncer que l’un des siens, le Dr. Mark Kristmanson, directeur de la programmation publique de la CCN, a été nommé à la chaire invitée 2011 du Centre de Diplomatie publique de l’École Annenberg de l’Université de Southern California à Los Angeles.

Sous les auspices du programme de chaires invitées Fulbright Canada-Etats-Unis, le Dr. Kristmanson étudiera, écrira et dirigera un séminaire d’études supérieures en «diplomatie des villes ». Ses études porteront sur le rôle particulier des villes capitales dans ce domaine émergent qu’est la diplomatie publique, ainsi que des initiatives de paix, de jumelage, de promotion d’image de marque et d’organisation d’événements internationaux.

Directeur de la programmation publique de la CCN depuis 2004, le Dr. Kristmanson est responsable de la planification des événements nationaux tels que la fête du Canada et le Bal de Neige, ainsi que les commémorations, l’interprétation, l’art public et l’Infocentre de la capitale. Il a été membre du Comité consultatif national pour le programme Capitales culturelles du Canada de 2002 à 2009. Dr. Kristmanson a eu une brillante carrière au sein de plusieurs sociétés d’états fédérales et provinciales, notamment comme directeur exécutif et fondateur du Conseil des Arts du Nouveau-Brunswick et directeur de production de l’opéra du Centre national des Arts. Il est l’auteur de Plateaus of Freedom: Nationality, Culture and State Security in Canada (Oxford University Press, 2003).

Suite à cette nomination prestigieuse, Dr. Kristmanson sera absent de la CCN dès la fin août 2010 jusqu’au début juin 2011. La CCN tient à féliciter le Dr. Kristmanson, et lui souhaite tout le meilleur pour un avenir brillant.

Pour plus de renseignements sur la CCN, le public est invité à composer le 613-239-5000, 1-800-465-1867, 613-239-5090 (ATS) ou 1-866-661-3530 (ATS sans frais), ou encore à consulter le site Web de la CCN au www.capitaleducanada.gc.ca.

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