Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival (2011 dates TBA)
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The Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival welcomes everyone to join in the celebration of our rich and diverse aboriginal cultures from across Canada, in honour of National Aboriginal Day. On Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20, 2010, Victoria Island, downtown Ottawa (just across from the War Museum), offers a two-day FREE family event with lively children and family entertainment, Aboriginal artists, cultural performances and workshops, along with a mainstage concert series. Throughout the day, families will enjoy free pony rides, petting zoo, circus workshops and children’s craft stations. All of our guests enjoy an opportunity to witness Aboriginal artists at work and participate in some of our ongoing Aboriginal arts workshops where you create your own unique piece or collaborate on a community artwork. The mainstage is lively all day with the “Aboriginal Canada, We Got Talent” contest, which draws incredible singers, dancers and other great talent from across Canada. As night falls, the mainstage lights up with some of Canada’s most recognized musical talent, with past headliners like Susan Aglukark and Eagle and Hawk. It is an event not to be missed, with something for the whole family and everything is FREE – admission and activities. Look for more program details on our website.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.722.0315
General information email: nadottawa@gmail.com
Locations:
June 19th and June 20th – Victoria Island, 100 Middle Street, Ottawa
June 21 – Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, QC
On the Web:
Website: www.nadottawa.ca
Map:
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How can we become a more sustainable, resilient and livable community?
Choosing Our Future is hosting a Sustainability Summit to listen, learn and be inspired by community leaders with ideas about how we can become a more sustainable, resilient and livable community.
Choosing our Future is an exciting initiative of the City of Ottawa, Ville de Gatineau and the National Capital Commission to prepare Canada’s Capital Region to be successful in meeting the challenges of the 21st century by integrating sustainability, resiliency and livability into all facets of the community.
Join the conversation! Sustainability Summit
Friday, June 11, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jean Pigott Place
Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue
Participants will be invited to share their passions, ideas and experiences as the day unfolds. Local artists will provide creative inspiration celebrating our vibrant community.
The keynote speaker will be John F. Helliwell, co-director of the Social Interactions, Identity and Well-Being program at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. Mr. Helliwell’s presentation on “The Economics of Happiness” will lead off a series of 10-minute talks by community leaders in the fields of social, economic, cultural and environmental initiatives:
• Moe Garahan – Director, Just Foods
• Chris Henderson – President, Lumos Energy
• Hamdi Mohamed – Executive Director, Ottawa Community Immigrant Services (OCSIO)
• Alex Munter – Executive Director, Youth Services Bureau
• Jennifer Valberg – Development Director, The Otesha Project
• Yves Gosselin – Architect, Urban Planner
• Rob Barrs – Senior Planner, HB Lanarc
• Brian Burns – Associate Professor, School of Industrial Design, Carleton University
• Sommer Casgrain-Robertson – Co-Project Manager, Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region; Member, Ottawa Riverkeeper and Waterkeeper Alliance
Register at https://ottawa.ca/cgi-bin/form.cgi?dir=our_future&form=summit_en
Registration is free. Do register in advance to ensure we have sufficient seating and lunch.
Please check choosingourfuture.ca for updates, agenda, and biographies of speakers. If you have any questions, please call Diana Knight at 613-580-2424 ext. 14686 or email info@choosingourfuture.ca
Sommet sur le développement durable le 11 juin 2010
Choisir notre avenir organise le Sommet sur le développement durable dans le but d’entendre des leaders de la communauté, d’apprendre et de s’inspirer de leurs idées afin de réaliser le développement durable, la résilience et la qualité de vie de notre communauté.
Choisir notre avenir est un projet emballant mis sur pied par la Ville d’Ottawa, la Ville de Gatineau et la Commission de la capitale nationale pour préparer la capitale du Canada à relever avec succès les défis du 21e siècle en intégrant le développement durable, l’adaptation et l’habitabilité à tous les aspects de la collectivité.
Joignez-vous aux discussions! Le Sommet sur le développement durable
Vendredi 11 juin 2010, de 8 h 30 à 16 h
Place Jean-Pigott
Hôtel de Ville d’Ottawa, 110, avenue Laurier
Au cours de la journée, tous les participants seront invités à partager leurs passions, leurs idées et leurs expériences. De plus, des artistes locaux apporteront leur inspiration créatrice pour célébrer le dynamisme de notre communauté.
Le conférencier principal du sommet sera M. John F. Helliwell, codirecteur du programme Interactions sociales, identité et mieux-être de l’Institut canadien en recherches avancées. La présentation de M. Helliwell sur la durabilité et le bien-être donnera le coup d’envoi à une série d’allocutions de 10 minutes par des chefs de file de la collectivité engagés dans l’action sociale, économique, culturelle et environnementale :
• Moe Garahan – directeur, Just Foods
• Chris Henderson – président, Lumos Energy
• Hamdi Mohamed – directeur général, Organisme communautaire des services aux immigrants d’Ottawa (OCSIO)
• Alex Munter – directeur général, Bureau des services à la jeunesse
• Jennifer Valberg – directrice du développement, The Otesha Project
• Rob Barrs – planificateur principal, HB Lanarc
• Brian Burns – professeur agrégé, École de design industriel, Université Carleton
• Sommer Casgrain-Robertson – cogestionnaire de projet, Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region; membre de Sentinelle Outaouais et de la Waterkeeper Alliance
Inscrivez-vous à choisirnotreavenir.ca
Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec Diana Knight, par téléphone au 613 580 2424, poste 14686, ou par courriel à info@choosingourfuture.ca
Program Coordinator, Cultural Funding
City Operations, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
1 Full Time Temporary Position (up to 1 year) – 35 hrs/week
Salary: $55,257.02 – $67,234.44 (2010 Rates of pay)
Competition #: CO2010-00332-NP
Deadline: 18 May 2010
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent supports the decision– making process involving all aspects of the Funding and Award Section’s operations, including leading selected juries in collaboration with Cultural Planners. Plans and implements all aspects of 2 major civic artistic recognition events: the Karsh Award; and the Ottawa Book Awards (English Language) / Prix du Livre d’Ottawa (French Language) and manages all communications needs for the section.
Participates in the planning, coordination and implementation of funding programs by assembling, compiling, analyzing and interpreting operational, statistical and other relevant data; writing statistical reports and producing recommendations. Documents procedures and identifies changes in procedures /work methods or the automation of processes.
Statement of Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Music, Theatre, Comparative Literature, Arts Administration, or related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of related experience in arts administration or arts production, including progressively responsible or project management experience.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability, may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Knowledge of:
Municipal, provincial and federal arts development policies, funding policies, data sources and practices
Local arts community practices in visual, performing and / or literary arts
Not for profit funding practices and governance structures
Contemporary arts, heritage and cultural issues in Canada
Research, surveying and data analysis
General knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures
For more information and to apply on line, visit our career site at http://ottawa.ca or to submit a resume and covering letter indicating the competition number to:
City of Ottawa
Staffing and Client Relations Division
Employee Services Branch
110 Laurier Ave. West, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Competition #: CO2010-00332-NP
Fax: 613 580-4762
We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those qualified to continue with the selection process will be contacted.
Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.
The City of Ottawa is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. The City encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Council for the Arts in Ottawa lauds the Green in Bluesfest
Bluesfest initiated a green program five years ago. During that time, the program has grown requiring consistent and concerted efforts in order to make it work. Mike Rouleau, Director of Operations, recalls that when they started out, the biggest concern was how much money and resources the festival would need to allocate to realize their plans. They must be on the right track; the Recycling Council of Ontario has awarded Bluesfest recycling awards for three years in a row.
The NCC and the City of Ottawa understand the issues of festivals’ need to have green initiatives and are themselves helping by providing some administrative support with contacts for garbage and composting removal. The City of Ottawa lends bins for festival use, although Bluesfest have also purchased some of their own to help ease the demand during festivals’ peak summer season.
With accolades comes responsibility. With that in mind, Bluesfest has taken on a leadership role in speaking with others about their green program. If you have any questions about greening your own festival or event, contact Mike Rouleau at Bluesfest at 613-247-1188, Ext 232. For more information on the Bluesfest green program please visit Ottawa Bluesfest Goes Green.
Additional information can be found in the Sustainable Event Guide online at www.sustainableeventguide.com.
To read the full article, click on The Green in Bluesfest.
City of Ottawa – Cultural Planner – Funding/Planificateur culturel – Programmes de financement – Ville d’Ottawa
CITY OF OTTAWA
Cultural Planner – Funding
City Operations, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
1 Full Time Temporary Position (up to 1 year) – 35 hrs/week
Salary: $63,263.20 – $76,973.26 (2010 Rates of pay)
Competition #: CO2010-00129-NP
Deadline: April 13, 2010
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Program Manager, Customer Relations, Community Development and Funding Division, the Cultural Planner-Funding manages the City of Ottawa’s 16 cultural funding and award programs with a combined disbursement budget of over 8 million dollars. The Cultural Planner is responsible for the creation and development of all funding program policies, guidelines, and related documents, for the management and implementation of each funding program including, but not limited to, overseeing all aspects of the funding application and assessment process including financial analysis, selection and facilitation of peer juries, preparation of reports and monitoring of organizations. The Cultural Planner provides on-going evaluation, research and professional advice through the evaluation, research and analysis of a wide variety of cultural issues in order to incorporate best practices and standards; develops strategies and programs for all aspects of cultural development, builds relationships with local cultural organizations and promotes an appreciation for local arts and heritage; and carries out community consultations, information sessions and surveys as required to strengthen funding programs’ responsiveness to the local cultural communities. The Cultural Planner is also responsible for the development and management of the City’s Cultural Awards, including the nomination process, selection and facilitation of juries, event management and promotion.
Statement of Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Music, Arts Administration, Theatre, Creative Writing or related arts or heritage discipline;
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in cultural administration, including progressively responsible or project management experience;
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction;
A valid Ontario unrestricted “G” class drivers license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability, may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. The candidate must be bilingual (English and French).
For more information and to apply on line, visit our career site at http://ottawa.ca or submit a resume and covering letter indicating the competition number to:
City of Ottawa
Recruitment & Staffing
Human Resources Department
110 Laurier Ave. West, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Competition #: CO2010-00129-NP
Fax: 613 580-4762
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.
The City of Ottawa is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. The City encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
VILLE D’OTTAWA
Planificateur culturel — Programmes de financement
Opérations municipales, Services des parcs, des loisirs et de la culture
Un poste temporaire à temps plein (jusqu’à 1 an)– 35 heures/semaine
Échelle salariale : de 63 263,20 $ à 76 973,26 $ (Taux de rémunération de 2010)
Concours no : CO2010-00129-NP
Date limite : le 13 avril 2010
Nota: Dans le présent avis, le masculin a valeur de genre neutre.
Résumé des fonctions
Sous la direction générale du gestionnaire de programme, Relations avec la clientèle, Développement communautaire et Programmes de financement, le planificateur culturel — Programmes de financement administre les 16 programmes de financement et de prix culturels de la Ville d’Ottawa à l’aide d’un budget combiné de plus de 8 millions de dollars. Le planificateur culturel est responsable de la création et de l’élaboration des politiques, des lignes directrices et des autres documents relatifs à la gestion et à la mise en œuvre de chaque programme de financement, ce qui comprend, mais sans s’y limiter, la supervision de tous les aspects de la demande de financement et du processus d’évaluation, dont l’analyse financière, la sélection et la facilitation des jurys de pairs, la préparation des rapports et la surveillance des organismes. Le planificateur culturel assure une évaluation constante, effectue des recherches et présente des conseils professionnels grâce à l’évaluation, à l’étude et à l’analyse de divers enjeux culturels en vue d’y incorporer des pratiques exemplaires et des normes; élabore des stratégies et des programmes pour tous les aspects du développement culturel; établit des rapports avec les organismes culturels de la région et contribue au rayonnement du patrimoine et des arts locaux; mène des séances d’information, des sondages et des consultations auprès de la collectivité, au besoin, pour que les programmes de financement puissent mieux répondre aux besoins des communautés culturelles de la région. Le planificateur culturel est aussi responsable de la conception et de la gestion des prix culturels de la Ville, y compris le processus de mise en nomination, la sélection et la facilitation des jurys, la gestion et la promotion des activités.
Énoncé de qualités
Maîtrise en beaux-arts, en histoire de l’art, en musique, en administration des arts, en théâtre, en création littéraire ou dans une discipline connexe associée aux arts ou au patrimoine;
Au moins cinq ans d’expérience connexe en administration culturelle, notamment dans des postes à responsabilités croissantes ou en gestion de projets;
La personne retenue devra fournir une attestation de vérification de casier judiciaire que la Ville d’Ottawa juge satisfaisante;
Permis de conduire valide de l’Ontario de catégorie G sans restriction, ou l’équivalent, comportant un maximum de six points d’inaptitude.
Les candidats qui possèdent une expérience jugée pertinente et une formation reconnue et dont la fiche de service atteste un rendement satisfaisant et des aptitudes manifestes pourront ne pas être tenus de satisfaire à l’exigence relative aux études requises. Le candidat (la candidate) doit être bilingue (anglais et français).
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements et pour postuler en ligne, consultez la page Web des carrières à http://ottawa.ca ou soumettre votre curriculum vitæ et votre lettre d’accompagnement avec le numéro du concours à l’adresse :
Ville d’Ottawa
Recrutement et de dotation
Ressources Humaines
110, avenue Laurier Ouest, 5e étage
Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 1J1
No du concours : CO2010-00129-NP
Télécopieur : 613-580-4762
Nous remercions tous les candidats, mais nous ne communiquerons qu’avec ceux qui sont convoqués à une entrevue.
Les demandes reçues seront examinées en fonction des renseignements fournis. Veuillez vous assurer d’y inscrire tous les détails sur vos compétences et vos qualités qui sont pertinents au poste.
La Ville d’Ottawa s’engage à fournir des services de qualité et à constituer à cette fin un effectif compétent et représentatif de sa population diversifiée. Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont invitées à poser leur candidature.
Report shows statistics of Ottawa’s artists
EMC Entertainment
More than one-third of Canada’s artists live in five of the largest cities, according to a report released today.
“It is critical that we create an environment here in Ottawa that keeps artists in the nation’s capital,” said Mayor Larry O’Brien. “We know that artists not only contribute to our quality of life, but also to the social and economic vitality of our city.”
“This report is invaluable as a benchmark for tracking the creative capacity of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods,” added Coun. Diane Deans, chair of the community and protective services committee. “We must work to ensure that Ottawa provides competitive per-capita support for arts and festivals as well as access to affordable studio space, inexpensive housing, galleries, rehearsal and performance spaces.
Full story available on the EMC website: Report shows statistics of Ottawa’s artists
Lansdowne Design Competition – Request for Proposals (RFP)
Maria Cook, Ottawa Citizen
The City of Ottawa has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to the five shortlisted firms for the Lansdowne Park design competition. It outlines what the City needs and wants and what the designs should include.
The types of events and activities that design proposals are expected to accommodate include but are not limited to creating a ’satellite site’ for:
- Winterlude;
- Remembrance Day ceremonies;
- Canada Day;
- Rideau Canal Festival;
- Colonel By Day;
- Parks Canada Players summer theatre program;
- Algonquin Canoe Building program;
- Jazz Festival;
- Bluesfest;
- Tulip Festival;
- National Capital marathon;
- Terry Fox Marathon;
- Other race events, charity walks, community days and cultural festivals;
- New Year’s Eve and Day celebrations;
- Winter Santa Village;
- Outdoor arts and craft shows/sales, concerts, artist day/art shows;
- Antique car shows, opening/closing ceremonies for local sports events and sports leagues; and
- The Great Glebe Garage Sale.
To accommodate larger events such as festivals and concerts, designs should include a multi-function area(s) that is durable and that can support intensive use by large numbers of people (5,000 — 10,000 people).
To read the full article, see Lansdowne design competition RFP.
Economic plan vital to our future
From Randall Denley’ s commentary in the Ottawa Citizen
We need a sector-by-sector economic development plan with creative and achievable goals for every element of our local economy. Tourism would be an obvious place to start. Arts and culture is another blind spot. We tend to see culture as an expensive frill, not a city-enhancing activity. Arts and culture is part of a huge international entertainment industry, of which we have only a tiny slice.
Economic development is the key to ensuring our future prosperity and to improving the quality of our city. We need to plan it in a thoughtful and intelligent way, but the focus has to be on results, not talk. O’Brien is positioning himself as an economic-development champion and he hopes to have a new plan ready by early summer. His first big challenge is to engage the public and the second is to see beyond passing the ball to some other agency. But give credit to the mayor. At least he understands why all of this matters.
Read the full column: Economic plan vital to our future
Opinion Ottawa: Seeking your input
The City is updating its Economic Strategy and they are seeking your input around what needs to be done, and who should do it. I invite you to visit their blog site (http://opinionottawa.ca/) where you will find a series of white papers designed to stimulate discussion around: talent; locally-oriented businesses; quality of place; knowledge-based industries; physical infrastructure; tourism; and the rural economy of Ottawa.
Your feedback, and that of others, will be summarized and brought back to the Steering Committee overseeing the Strategy Refresh process for discussion and debate. With your input, the Economic Strategy refresh team will develop a vision and strategy to lead Ottawa with actions that will make a difference.
You can stay involved with updates on discussions through a variety of means:
- Blog: http://opinionottawa.ca/
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/opinionOttawa
- LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/ycl7bhw
- Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/y9d5vuc
Feel free to spread the word!
Call for Nominations The Victor Tolgesy Arts Award
The Victor Tolgesy Arts Award was inaugurated in 1987 by the City of Ottawa and the Council for the Arts in Ottawa to recognise the accomplishments of residents who have contributed substantially to enriching cultural life in the city. It is named in honour of Ottawa artist Victor Tolgesy who died in 1980.
The Victor Tolgesy Arts Award is presented as a joint venture of the City of Ottawa and Council for the Arts in Ottawa. A cash prize of $5,000 is associated with this award. The award recipient also receives a bronze casting special edition version of the late Victor Tolgesy’s 1963 sculpture entitled “Seed and Flower” provided by the City of Ottawa.
Three finalists will be announced at the CAO Sweetheart Cocktail for the Arts with the final award presentation taking place at the CAO Arts Award Lunch presented by RBC.
The application deadline for the The CAO Mid-Career Artist Award is December 15, 2009 and is by nomination only.
Full information can be found on the CAO Website at www.arts-ottawa.on.ca.
