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Agenda
Cultural Advisory Committee
April 20, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
Due to COVID-19 and the Premier’s Emergency Orders to limit gatherings and
maintain physical distancing, the City of Pickering continues to hold electronic
Council and Committee Meetings.
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livestream.
1.Welcome & Disclosure of Interest J. St. Amant
2.Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes
Attachment 1: February 16, 2021
Attachment 2: February 24, 2021
J. St. Amant
3.Pickering Museum Village – Update
Exhibit Update Blacksmith Shop
Presentation and Discussion of Ideas
Attachment 3: Annual Report 2020
Attachment 4: Blacksmith Shop Exhibit Proposal
L. Gibbs
4.Work Plan 2021 and 2020 Report
Review of work to date, work ahead, discussion, and
Endorsement
Attachment 5: 2020 Work Plan and 2019 Achievements
T. Ryce
5.Sub-Committee Representation at Council
Presentation of Work Plan – delegates required.
T. Ryce
6.City Centre – Project Review
Presentation and Discussion of Ideas
Next Phase of Planning and Community Engagement
T. Ryce
7.Other Business All
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Cultural Advisory Committee - Draft
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting – Webex Platform
Attendees: J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services
T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services
K. Williams, Director Public Services, Pickering Public Library
L. Gibbs, Supervisor, Museum Services
E. Tayles, Conservator
C. Cooper, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
J. Currie, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
P. DeWilde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
E. Forde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
N. Holland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
A. Moscote Freire, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
V. Raees, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
C. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
J. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
A. Sardar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
B. Sopher, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
D. Poole, Clerk-Typist (Recording Secretary)
Absent: M. Francis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
Guests: K. Roberts, Coordinator, Community Partnerships
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1. Welcome and Disclosure of Interest
J. St. Amant welcomed everyone in attendance and
called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
J. St. Amant reviewed City Policy ADM 040, Section
14. No disclosure of interest was brought forward by
any of the committee members.
2. Approval of Agenda and Review of Minutes
T. Ryce requested to include a discussion point
pertaining to the Cultural Background document for
Attachment #1 - Refer to Item 2 of Agenda
Minutes/Meeting Summary
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a piece of public art at the museum under item 6 of
the agenda.
K. Williams requested to include an update from the
library as a discussion point under item 6 of the
agenda. The committee reviewed the revised
agenda and the minutes from the meeting held on
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021. It was the consensus
of the committee to approve the revised agenda and
adopt the minutes as received.
3. Community Outreach Presentation – Artfest 2021
K.Roberts, Coordinator, Community Partnerships,
provided an overview of the virtual Artfest event,
which will begin on May 1st and be celebrated
throughout the month. The theme is The Roots of
Art.
K. Roberts noted that she is currently reaching out
to groups to see if there’s any content they wish to
be shared on the virtual platform. There is also a
callout for artists and performers to provide some
content for the virtual arts market, which will be part
of the event.
4. Pickering Museum Village Update
L. Gibbs provided the following updates:
The 2020 annual report has been finalized.
Last year the museum received funding from
the Government of Canada to do a cultural
tourism initiative. The first initiative with this is
the 1920’s theme program, which includes a
drive thru starting in April, a guided walking
tour, and an escape room. These programs
are in partnership with nine local breweries,
the Canadian Automotive Museum and
Parkwood Estates.
An application will be put forth for funding to do
a Regional Cultural Tourism Strategy and
Recovery Fund with 10 local partners (sectoral
initiatives fund) from Employment & Social
Development Canada. If funding is received a
consultant will be hired to help do the research
and guide the consultation.
D. Poole to provide a copy
of the report.
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E. Tayles advised that staff are reimaging the
487.5 square foot paint shop, which is situated on
the second floor of the Blacksmith shop. The idea
around the area is to make it a space for families
to learn and play through a hands on experience.
Some of the themes that are being explored
include modern metal artistry and sculpture,
interactive artwork, historic wagon painting
process as well as blacksmith lore and legend.
The floor was opened up for discussion in relation
to hands on activities or participatory elements
that can be incorporated into the interior and
exterior space.
Suggestions brought forward were soft metal
stamping, culturally themed art workshops,
connecting with the artist from Dog Bite Steel to
potentially run a workshop and connecting with
staff at the Peterborough Canadian Canoe
Museum, as their beading workshops are very
popular and they may be able to provide contacts.
T. Ryce to provide E.
Tayles with the contact
information for Dog Bite
Steel.
Additional suggestions
to be provided to
J. St. Amant or D. Poole.
5. Sub-Committee Updates
ABRT Preparatory Sub-committee
E. Forde advised that the hand over meeting from
the Sub-committee to the taskforce has been set for
Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00 pm. The event
will be livestreamed and will include introductions
from the taskforce members as well as
entertainment.
T. Ryce advised that this will be a formal meeting of
the Cultural Advisory Committee and will be the last
meeting of the PABRT Sub-committee prior to the
taskforce starting their official work. The first
meeting of the taskforce is scheduled to occur in
March.
Indigenous Relationship Building Circle
J. Currie advised that there have been some
engagement challenges within the City of Pickering
resulting in outreach to other groups and
D. Poole to provide the
meeting details and the
link to the committee.
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communities who are already engaging with
Indigenous Peoples to understand how they’re
approaching it and to see who they’re approaching.
There is an understanding that the members need
to raise the education of the committee itself
therefore the Sub-committee members will be
attending an education event on the 27th.
J. Currie noted that Duke Redbird will be helping to
host an event on March 8th at 3:00 pm, where he
can help to answer questions about Indigenous
People, culture and an assortment of other topics.
T. Ryce indicated that the session, which will be
recorded and streamed to YouTube, will be
conducted through Webex and will be open to city
staff and members of the community. Opportunities
exist for future showings via drive-thru or a showing
in a park.
Public Art Sub-committee
J. St. Amant advised that the current Sub-
committee members are collecting names of locally
known professional artists. Work is ongoing to
determine how to fill the four non Cultural Advisory
Committee member seats on the committee.
T. Ryce provided an overview of the projected
works coming in 2021 and 2022, which includes
seven major public art pieces, five community and
temporary art exhibits for the spring, summer and
fall of this year as well as the community banner
program. Additionally, there is a restoration of
Dorsey James work put forward in the budget and a
restoration plan to have an expert take a look at the
work in the collection to make recommendations on
care and maintenance, developing the RFP for the
consultant for the public art program and plan as
well as any procedures that may need to be
developed.
Budgets are being presented to Council in the next
three weeks therefore staff will know at the end of
March what works will be proceeding.
E. Forde nominated herself to join the Sub-committee.
T. Ryce to provide an
update at the next
meeting.
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Given the volume and the scope of the work, T.
Ryce recommended that B. Sopher also join the
Sub-committee based on her previous expression of
interest.
6. Other Business
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T. Ryce provided an overview of the new Museum
Heritage and Community Centre, noting that it is
appropriate to have a landmark scale public work at
the site that would be an extra draw for members of
the public. The proposed positioning of the piece is
close to Highway 7 near the western side of the
property.
T. Ryce reviewed the components of the cultural
background document related to proposed public art
piece and made revisions/updates based on the
feedback presented by the committee members.
T. Ryce indicated that the proposed maximum
height of the piece is at 40 feet, the width and depth
at 50 feet, the weight is to be determined. The
seating would feature natural or native plantings
with paved pathways and interpretive displays. Age
friendly seating would be situated around the
perimeter of the viewing area and feature lighting
from within.
Library Update
K. Williams advised that the library has partnered
with the Congress of Black Women to show the film
Harriet this Sunday at 1:00 pm. March break
activities have moved to April and the Children’s
Services staff have been busy moving around these
activities. A Children’s author named Naseem Hrab
will be hosting a session on Zoom during the
afternoon of Friday, April 16th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
J. St. Amant congratulated Daniel Davis on the first
phase of his exhibition having launched on social
media and the City website.
T. Ryce noted that the City’s partners have been
advised that the City will not be hosting large scale
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events this summer however applications drive thru
and drive in events are welcomed. The community
events committee is working to come up with a plan
that community organizations can fit their model into
and have a successful application.
No other business was conducted resulting in the
adjournment of the meeting at 8:05 pm.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:05 pm
Copy: (Acting) Director, Community Services
City Clerk
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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Cultural Advisory Committee - Draft
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting – Webex Platform
Attendees: D. Ryan, Mayor
C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager, People and Culture
T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services
K. Williams, Director Public Services, Pickering Public Library
Z. Adatia, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
G.Chang-Campbell, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
C. Cooper, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
S. Charles-Watson, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Davis, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
P. DeWilde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
R. Diaz-Matus, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
H. Douglas, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
C. Farinha, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
E. Forde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
M. Francis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder & PABRT Member
D. Governor, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Graham, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
O. Grignon, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
F. Heath, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
S. Hibbert, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Preparatory Sub-committee Member
N. Holland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member & PABRT Member
A. Laylor, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
C. Mosca, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Moscote Freire, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
K. Noronha, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
T. Olanbiwonnu, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
C. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
A. Sardar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
N. Sinclair, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
J. Smith, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
B. Sopher, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
A. Vincent, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
D. Poole, Clerk-Typist (Recording Secretary)
Guests: Bolu Adefemi
Dwayne Morgan
Attachment #2 - Refer to Item 2 of Agenda
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1. Dwayne Morgan - Spoken Word
Dwayne Morgan, spoken word artist and two-time
Canadian National Slam Poetry Champion, recited
two poems for the committee.
2. Call to Order
C. Addo-Bekoe welcomed everyone in attendance
and called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.
3. Introduction, Meeting Format
F. Heath thanked the members of the Pickering
Anti-Black Racism Taskforce for being in
attendance for the closing meeting of the
Preparatory Sub-committee; noting that this meeting
is a presentation and overview of the work
completed to date.
4. Welcoming Remarks on Behalf of Council
Mayor Ryan provided greetings to the members of
the Cultural Advisory Committee, Pickering Anti-
Black Racism Preparatory Sub-committee and the
Pickering Anti-Black Racism on behalf of the
members of Council.
Mayor Ryan expressed his gratitude to the
members of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism
Preparatory Sub-committee for all their hard work
since last fall to bring us to where we are this
evening and pledged to do whatever is necessary to
advance the agenda to make meaningful change.
5. Bios Preparatory Sub-committee and Taskforce
Members
Bios of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Preparatory
Sub-committee members and the Pickering Anti-
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Black Racism Taskforce members were showcased
through a PowerPoint presentation.
6. Background
C. Addo-Bekoe and T. Ryce provided a timeline of
the key work completed to date by the City with the
support of the Cultural Advisory Committee, Council
and the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Preparatory
Sub-committee towards the creation of the
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
T. Ryce noted that this meeting will be the closing
meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee’s
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Preparatory Sub-
committee to receive collective data prior to the first
meeting of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism
Taskforce.
7. Survey Overview
S. Charles-Watson provided an overview of the
Pickering Anti-Black Racism survey, which was
designed to inform and direct the work of the
Taskforce to fulfill its mandate to identify barriers
and areas of opportunity in order to enhance the
shared experience and opportunities afforded to
Black residents.
8. Bolu – Song
Bolu Adefemi performed her song “Make it Right”.
9. Work to Date
E. Forde provided an overview of the work to date,
noting that in August of 2020 Council endorsed a
report put forward by staff on behalf of the Cultural
Advisory Committee. The report included an Action
Plan and draft Terms of Reference for the
Taskforce.
The Action Plan, which was to be undertaken by a
Preparatory Sub-committee, with the support of City
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staff, included the recruitment process, supporting
activities, community engagement, and promotions
for the period leading up to the appointment of the
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
The Action Plan identified the creation of resources
for use by the Pickering Anti-Black Racism
Taskforce. Work was started by the Pickering Anti-
Black Racism Preparatory Sub-committee, and will
continue with the direction of the taskforce.
The Action Plan further identified opportunities to
engage the community through a wide spread
community call, survey, and round table
discussions.
The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Preparatory Sub-
committee has provided an interim mediation and
advocacy role on several occasions including the
St. Mary Secondary School yearbook, DRPS Body
Worn Camera initiative, local business
advocacy/support and developing new opportunities
for youth during their tenure. This work will continue
with the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce in
place.
The Preparatory Sub-committee has worked with
City staff to develop and contribute to a video
promoting the Pickering Anti-Black Racism
Taskforce and their work, along with the upcoming
Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
As part of the initiative to prepare for, and support,
the work of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism
Taskforce, Council and the Cultural Advisory
Committee supported a component of the Action
Plan designed to celebrate of Arts, Culture and
Achievement.
Following the direction of the Cultural Advisory
Committee a total of 25 virtual and limited
attendance events/performances have been
delivered since July 1, 2020.
A new mural by artist Hallie Njorley has been
installed at the West Shore Community Centre.
In 2021, staff were challenged to further improve the
offerings of the summer concert series, and attract
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new applicants to the Pickering performance series.
Staff have revised campaigns, placing paid social
media ads, targeting online culture-based websites,
and print ads in select print publications. The
campaign has been redesigned to better position
the invitation for applicants and attract new
applications.
Additionally staff have applied for grant monies,
which will allow staff to hire a greater number of
professional acts, and provide video production
support where needed.
10. Next Steps
N. Holland provided an overview of the next steps of
the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce, which
focuses on the ongoing work from the Preparatory
Sub-committee.
The work of the Taskforce will be informed by the
results of the survey. Efforts will be guided by the
expressed concerns of the Black community in
Pickering. Much, or all, of these concerns have
been articulated in the mandate of the Taskforce
and includes, but is not limited, to:
Providing advocacy and leadership on behalf
of the Black community to the City as well as
organizations and businesses serving the
City of Pickering.
Strengthening and supporting Black-led
economic development and Black
employment initiatives.
Providing educational resources to build
allies within and for the Black community.
Conserving and promoting Black culture,
history and heritage.
Ongoing communication with the residents of
Pickering to identify existing systemic
barriers for Black residents and
develop/provide opportunities to address
these barriers, provide education, and effect
change.
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Building partnerships and sharing resources
with like-minded organizations to maximize
benefits.
Engaging stakeholders, businesses, and
cultural organizations as partners in the
delivery of initiatives.
Proposed initiatives include:
The publication of an extensive listing of
agencies, organizations, artists and Black
owned businesses that serve the Black
community on the City’s website. With
permission of the artists and organizations,
listings can be included in the City website,
Cultural portal, and be used as a resource to
celebrate Black culture.
Virtual panel discussions and information
sessions on issues of health and wellbeing,
navigating the school system, education and
the path to college and university, legal
resources, empowerment sessions for
youths, and much more.
Advocacy and partnership opportunities with
Durham Regional Police, Durham District
School Board, Durham Catholic District
School Board and CAS.
Community mediation.
Strike and call for a Youth Led Sub-
committee
Engaging non-Black allies.
At the first formal meeting, which is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm, the Taskforce
will update the Terms of Reference, as may be
applicable, and submit them to the City Clerk for
Council approval within one month of the first
meeting.
Furthermore, the Taskforce will develop an annual
action plan for presentation to Council, which
identifies primary goals, strategies, implementation
schedule, measurement tools, and budgets in
response to the goals and objectives of the
Taskforce.
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11. Shakkoi - Spoken Word
S.Hibbert recited two pieces of poetry.
12. Closing
M. Francis provided closing remarks and thanked
everyone involved in the creation and manifestation
of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
No further business was conducted resulting in the
adjournment of the meeting at 8:40 pm.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:40 pm
Copy: (Acting) Director, Community Services
City Clerk
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Pickering Museum Village
Annual Report 2020
Attachment #3 - Refer to Item 3 of Agenda
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Vision: Pickering Museum Village will be a community hub where people come
together to learn, share stories, and build relationships through progressive, fun,
and vibrant experiences.
Mission: Pickering Museum Village will ignite imaginations through a living
history museum that fosters a connection to Pickering by collecting, preserving,
and interpreting artifacts and social culture.
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Resiliency in 2020
In 2020, the museum was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The museum
was forced to close due to Provincial health and safety measures from March
until June. In response to the pandemic, the museum cancelled large rentals,
events and programs that were difficult to modify to meet new health and safety
measures. The museum felt the impact of Covid-19 most significantly with no
group school tour bookings in 2020. In previous years, school groups made up
about 70% of the museum’s visitorship.
The museum team employed creativity, ingenuity and teamwork to develop
a plan for 2020 that would assure the health and safety of visitors, staff and
volunteers. The team was able to implement a 2020 season that launched new
programs, modified existing programs, increased awareness of the museum
and improved some operational efficiency. We are proud of the following
achievements in 2020, in light of the devastating impact of Covid-19 on
operations:
•Launched virtual education programs in Fall 2020 for home-based learning.
•Staff and volunteers created a series of first person videos about the Rebellion
of 1837. These were launched in September in lieu of the 25th anniversary of A
Spirit Walk: Call to Rebellion.
•Launched three new drive thru tours that were allowed under the Province’s
red and grey safety measures: Drive-Thru Storytelling Tour; Haunted Ghost
Drive Thru Tour, and Christmas Drive-Thru.
•Modified planned programs to small group programs, with enhanced health
and safety measures.
•Launched the Virtual Museum, which included free educational resources, kids
crafts, virtual exhibits and videos.
•Redeveloped the Education webpage to provide teachers and educators easy
and quick access to free and paid museum resources
Thank-you to museum visitors, staff and volunteers for the ongoing support of
the museum during this difficult year. We were thrilled to have been voted the
best local attraction in 2020 by readers of the News Advertiser.
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By the numbers
6,812 Museum visitors and
program participants
371 site users at the museum,
including rentals and summer
camp participants.
3,438 Followers
(13% increase from 2019)
14.8k
Engaged Users
71,696
Website Page Views
1,606 Followers
5.3k
Video Views
Volunteers
• In order to decrease the number of buildings
used in the 2020 season, due to Covid-
measures, volunteers played a key role in
greeting guests with a temporary entrance
from gate three.
• The Bloomers and Britches gardened weekly
throughout the summer and into the fall, to
maintain the perennial gardens.
• Backwoods Players animated the Haunted
Ghost Drive-Thru Tours and Christmas Drive-
Thru Tours with enthusiasm.
• The Nimble Thimbles added generously to
the costume collection from home. They
have completed knitting, crochet and many
sewn dresses and accessories. As well they
have made numerous masks and other items
for the gift shop.
• The Stepping in Tyme group was unable to
dance in 2020 due to Covid-19 regulations.
• The Vintage Victuals were limited in their
ability to participate this year but they did
test recipes at home.
• Our Woodwrights have been an active group,
meeting when Covid restrictions allowed,
with masks on and distancing, to work on
the long list of tasks to support the village.
• And the “general volunteers” have also
been busy with cataloging the collection,
photographing the gift shop offerings in
order to have an on-line presence, recording
drive through tours, posing for fashion show
videos. They never fail to show up and
support the Pickering Museum Village!
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Collections
1184 collections records entered into the collections database in
2020. There are currently 8810 artifact records in the database.
8 donations were accessioned into the core collection
2 donations were accepted into the education collection
79 artifacts were deaccessioned from the core collection and
transferred to our Education Collection for use in displays,
demonstrations, and programming.
•$4,000,000 in capital grants from the Department of
Canadian Heritage contributed to the Pickering Heritage
and Community Centre (construction planned to start in
2021)
•$44,400 was announced in 2020, from the Rural
Economic Development Fund for the rehabilitation,
exhibit development
and marketing of the Blacksmith Shop (planned for
repairs in 2021, and to open in 2022).
•$150,000 was announced in 2020, from the Canada
Cultural Investment Fund to lead a cultural tourism initiative in Durham
Region, attracting regional tourists to Pickering, and partnering with other
local cultural attractions and businesses. The cultural tourism initiative
spans October 2020 – September 2022.
•$4,000 was funded from Central Counties Tourism to promote the 2020
Haunted Drive Thru tour and the Christmas Drive Thru tour.
•$39,263 in operating funds from the Ministry of Heritage, Tourism, Sport
and Culture Industries through the Community Museum Operating Grant.
•$100,000 from the Department of Canadian heritage in Covid Relief
funding (2020).
•$10,000 raised from the generous support of the museum community,
visitors, staff, and volunteers toward the Combination Barn exhibit
(opening 2021).
Grants
and
Funding
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2020 Environics Reports
Data based on survey respondents (not all visitors)
Demographics
•Median age of household maintainer:
51 years
•54.4% are couples with children at home
•95.6% of visitors travelled within 40km
•51.9 % are par t of a visible minority
(+10.4% vs 2018)
Location
Pickering, ON 28.2%
Toronto, ON 16.9%
Whitby, ON 16.3%
Ajax, ON 11.0%
Oshawa, ON 8.5%
Clarington, ON 4.6%
Markham, ON 3.6%
Mississauga, ON 1.5%
Vaughan, ON 1.3%
Richmond Hill, ON 1.0%
Social media
•77.4% currently use Facebook
•54.9% use Facebook daily
•75.6% currently use Youtube
•85.9% listen to the radio
Age of Household
Maintainer
15 to 24 1.37%
25 to 34 13.94%
35 to 44 22.11%
45 to 54 22.27%
55 to 64 19.93%
65 to 74 11.99%
75 or Older 8.39%
Large, well-off
suburban families
Older and mature city
homeowners
Diverse, upper-middle-
income city families
Top audience segments
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2020 Capital Projects
Pickering’s Combination Barn: opening in 2021
The Combination Barn underwent significant repairs in 2020, receiving a new
concrete foundation, structural repairs, and new cladding. The building will also
receive electrical and lighting upgrades in 2021 to complete the repairs. The barn
was suffering from substantial structural deterioration. These repairs will preserve
the life of this building for future generations. The Combination Barn is a unique
heritage building that originated in Pickering Township. The barn dates to 1870
and is an excellent example of historic Ontario barn material culture.
In 2021, Pickering Museum Village will be launching a new hands-on permanent
exhibit in the Combination Barn. Telling the story of how Pickering’s farms
moved from grain production to stock-breeding, the new barn exhibit will be a
fun and educational centre for children, families and the community to explore
Pickering’s history in a hands-on way.
In 2020, the Museum team launched a fundraising campaign to raise funds to
purchase a demonstration cow for the barn. The museum was successful in
raising $10,000 in donations toward the exhibit. Thank-you to the generous
support of our community, visitors, volunteers, staff, and special thanks to Laura
Drake for her contribution.
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2020 Strategic Plan Additional Achievements
Preserve Artifacts, Knowledge and skills
• Inventory of the blacksmith shop artifacts completed.
Build strategic relationships and awareness to raise the profile of the museum
• Pickering Museum Village became an official partner of Central Counties
Tourism in general and specifically for their Temperance & Temptation tour
initiative.
• The museum team partnered with Pickering Public Library and Sustainability
Pickering to launch Reflections on Water, a virtual community-based exhibit
about Pickering’s unique history with water.
Site Optimization
• Installed security cameras on the upper and lower site that operate year
round.
• The gift shop was updated into a virtual platform and museum staff created
pop-up retail in the village due to restrictions from the pandemic.
Develop Human Resources
• Volunteer Position descriptions were created and approved in 2020.
• A City of Pickering Volunteer committee, comprised of staff leads was
established to implement the Volunteer policy and procedure.
• Hosted a student from the Centennial College Museum and Cultural
Management Program. This 4-month internship was completed in collections
management for course credit.
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2020 Programs and Events
Pickering Museum Village’s Programs and Events are made possible by a
dynamic group of staff and volunteers that work together to create remarkable
experiences for our visitors.
Education Programs
In 2020 on-site education programs were cancelled or unable to run due to
Covid-19 restrictions. The museum adapted and offered:
• Early Settler in person guided small-group tour
• Holiday in person guided small-group tour
• Recess Play virtual program (grade 3)
• School Days virtual program (grade 3)
• Underground Railroad virtual program (grades 6 – 8)
• 1837 Rebellion virtual program (grades 7-8)
• Free virtual field trips (including 4 heritage buildings and 7 unique videos on
simple machines).
2020 Public Programs
• Kids in the Village was offered again in 2020 on-site. A new virtual program
was rolled out due to Covid-19.
• Family Culinary Saturdays was launched on site and a virtual program was also
rolled out.
• Blacksmith Apprentice Workshop was launched in Fall, 2020.
• Bounty of the Harvest Workshops were launched in Fall, 2020.
• Wreath Making Workshops were launched and sold out in 2020. Additional
wreath workshops were added due to demand.
• Virtual programs: Making Fruit Fritters, Rhubarb Relish, Marmalade Steamed
Pudding, Rural Runway Fashion Show were offered in response to Covid-19
regulations.
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2020 Events
•Drive-Thru Storytelling Tour was launched in July, 2020 in response to
Covid-19 regulations and limited access to museum facilities.
•Haunted Ghost Drive Thru Tour was converted from a planned walking tour
and was offered evenings, starting in July, 2020 and running until October
30th. This event sold out with the generous support of Central Counties
Tourism.
•Christmas Drive-Thru Tour was converted from the museum’s annual
Christmas in the Village event. The 12 drive-thru dates sold out with the
generous support of Central Counties Tourism.
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The Year Ahead: 2021 Priorities
Preserve Artifacts, Knowledge and Skills
•Blacksmith Shop artifact inventory and move, in preparation for rehabilitation
capital repairs, and exhibit update.
•Artifact move from administration building collections storage to
Conservation Building artifact storage.
•The museum has applied for funding from the Virtual Museum of Canada
to develop a website about blacksmithing, in partnership with Fleming
College, Fanshawe Pioneer Village, Lang Pioneer Village, Grey Roots Museum
& Archives, and Westfield Heritage Village. If the application for funding is
successful the project will take place from 2021 – 2022.
Build strategic relationships and awareness to raise the profile of the museum
•Continue to build PMV’s relationships with Durham Tourism and Central
Counties Tourism
•Build on the advice of the Indigenous Steering Committee to continue to
reach out and build relationships with Indigenous Communities.
Develop human resources
•In 2021, the museum will roll out a new volunteer handbook.
•The museum has applied for funding from the Department of Canadian
Heritage to hire a Collections Technician to oversee the inventory and
conservation of artifacts from the log barn, installation of shelves in the
upper site warehouse, and artifact move from the log barn to the upper site
warehouse. If the application for funding is successful, the project would take
place in 2021.
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2021 Capital Projects
Rehabilitation of the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop
In 2021, work will begin to repair the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop. The
Greenwood Blacksmith Shop will receive structural repairs, select cladding
replacement, window repairs, roof repair and paint. The building will also receive
upgraded electrical and interior/exterior lighting. These repairs will preserve
the life of this building for future generations. The Greenwood blacksmith shop
is a unique heritage building that originated in Pickering Township, near to the
current site of the museum. The Greenwood blacksmith shop dates to 1857 and
is an excellent example of Pickering’s rich material culture.
Due to the extent of these repairs, the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop will not be
featured in museum programming or tours for 2021. The repair work is planned
to be completed by the end of 2021, with the building re-launched in Spring
2022.
Through 2021 the museum team will be working on a new permanent exhibit in
the building, making better uses of the spaces and rooms.
The Museum received $44,400 from the Province of Ontario toward the exhibit
development, and marketing for the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop project. The
funding will allow the museum to install exhibit elements and to draw regional
tourists to the new attraction.
Construction of the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre
In 2021, the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre is planned to begin
construction on the upper site. This 40,000 square foot facility will feature a
purpose-built program room, events hall, exhibit gallery, museum admissions,
gift shop, library heritage resource room, and collections storage space.
The Museum received $4,000,000 toward this project from the Government of
Canada. Due to the extent of this construction project, once construction starts,
the upper site will be closed to the public and staff.
During the term of construction, the museum plans to welcome guests via
Gate 3, with limited parking inside the gate, and at the Greenwood Community
Centre.
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Get involved!
Volunteer
Make a difference at the Pickering Museum Village, whether you have a special
talent or skill you would like to contribute, or you are just looking for a way to
get involved in your community – we have the opportunities for you. Training is
provided – and we make it fun!
Support
Support the museum by making a donation, , following our Facebook, Twitter,
and YouTube channels and sharing our content, working with us, or partnering
with us.
Participate
There are many ways to participate at the museum. Join us at the museum for a
tea and talk, a drive thru tour or a guided tour. We hope to see you soon!
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Contact us
905.683.8401
museum@pickering.ca
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2365 6th Concession Road, Greenwood, ON L0H 1H0
Located 15 minutes north of Pickering City Centre,
Between Brock Road and Westney Road, just off Highway #7.
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Greenwood Blacksmith Shop
Explore the science and artistry of
making an 1870s wagon.
This will be a space where children and adults
can design, create, test and play with the
stages and processes of wagon making .
Each room will explore a different aspect of
the process: metalworking, woodworking and
painting.
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Please review the exhibit package, and answer the below questions prior
to the meeting. We will host a discussion.
Would you come to this exhibit, and who would you bring with you?
What is this person interested in?
What is the area of the exhibit that least interests you?
What area most interests you?
What addition would really get you excited?
What age group does it most appeal to?
What features could be added to broaden the appeal?
The best exhibitions engage all the senses and bring you back for more.
What senses have we engaged, and which have we missed?
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Introduction:
Transportation in Pickering in the latter half of the 19th century (1850-1900) was
dependent on horse drawn vehicles. Wagons, buggies, sleighs and cutters were
the primary means of moving people and goods throughout the township in all
seasons.
Pickering boasted several specialty wagon and carriage making businesses at this
time.
While the focus of traditional Blacksmith shops was in the manufacturing and
repairing of agricultural implements, tools and household goods, it was not
uncommon for larger shops to build horse drawn vehicles as well.
Research shows that the Greenwood Blacksmith shop had several smith’s who
were not only skilled in traditional metal work, but also in building these vehicles.
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Metal Shop:
The Blacksmith was responsible for creating all of the metal components of the
wagon. This includes the tire, the metal hub and axel rings as well as all of the
bolts, nuts, hinges and structural plates. Discover the materials, tools and
techniques used by the blacksmith to create and repair these components.
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Metal Shop Activity Station 1: Horse Power
The horse power of a vehicle in this period of history literally referred to the
number of horses pulling it. The Blacksmith played an important part in
keeping the horse healthy and “road worthy”.
The Blacksmith would not only make the shoes, bits and equipment for the
horse, he also required the veterinary knowledge needed to shoe the horses.
At this station, visitors can try shoeing a horse.
Using a replica horse leg mounted to the wall,
they will fit the hoof with a wooden
horseshoe using wood dowels and a hammer.
Through information panels and artifacts,
visitors will learn about the different types of
horseshoes, mouth bits and horse equipment
and how they were used.
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Metal Shop Activity Station 2: Principals of Blacksmithing
The Blacksmith relied upon 6 main skills to work with metal:
Drawing (making the metal long and thin), upsetting (making the metal short
and fat), cutting (cutting metal into different sizes), welding (joining two
pieces together), punching (making a hole in the metal), and bending
(bending the metal into different shapes).
This station will be set as a child’s size
blacksmith bench. Consisting of a small
wooden replica anvil, vise, and tools, children
can try their hand at these skills. Non-drying
modelling clay will be used instead of metal.
Information panels and real artifact tools will
add context by explaining how these tools and
techniques were used by the Blacksmith in
the wagon making process.
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Metal Shop Activity Station 3: Introduction to Metal
In order to become skilled in his trade, a Blacksmith must understand the physical
and chemical properties of the metal he is working. Metal is heated in the forge in
order to change these properties to make the metal easier to work. Different tasks
require the metal to be heated to different temperatures. The Blacksmith relies on
the color of the heated metal to judge the temperature.
The activities in this station will allow children
to test the properties of real metal through
fun play. They can test whether the metal is
magnetic, polish it to see if it shines, and see
how easily it can bend or stretch.
Information panels will explain why these
properties are important in metal working and
how a Blacksmith uses heat to change these
properties. A chart will illustrate the color of
the metal with the corresponding
temperatures.
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Metal Shop Activity Station 4: Wagon
After the Blacksmith made all the metal components for the wagon, the next step
would be to fit them onto the wooden structure.
This activity will feature part of a
scaled down, model wooden wagon
(including wheels) mounted to the
wall.
Visitors will add the metal pieces by
matching them to the outlines on the
wood. The wood elements will have
pre -drilled holes. The metal pieces
will be attached using plain nuts and
bolts.
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Wood Shop:
The woodworker was responsible for making the wheels, the undercarriage and
the body of the wagon. Discover the materials, tools and techniques used by the
carpenter to create the wooden components of the wagon.
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Wood Shop Activity Station 1: Design Challenge
Mid-19th Century vehicles were constantly being modified and improved to
better suit the task at hand. Farm wagons had removable seats that could be
added to take the family to town. Delivery wagon designs changed
depended on what was being transported.
This station will be set as a rustic workbench
with wooden building sets.
Visitor’s can choose to follow preset
instructions for building a wagon with the set
or be creative and come up with their own
design.
Information panels will feature historic wagon
working drawings and talking about the
different styles and designs.
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Wood Shop Activity Station 2: Build A Wheel
Making a wheel or wheelwrighting, was a specialized skill. Wheels were
made of wood with a metal tire fitted by the Blacksmith. The spokes, felloes,
and hub were all hand made in the woodshop.
This station will feature the bottom half of a
wheel either set into a podium or mounted to
the wall.
Visitors will fit the spokes and felloes into the
top of the hub.
Information panels and artifact tools used by
the wheelwright will provide context and
explain the tasks involved in making a wheel.
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Wood Shop Activity Station 2: Assembling A Wagon
The wood worker made all of the wooden parts of the wagon. Once they
were built, all the pieces were fitted together.
This station will feature the base, floor and
axels of a wagon mounted to the floor.
The sides, wheels, and seat parts will be
nearby.
All of the pieces will slot together. The holes
and tabs will be color coded for easy assembly.
The visitors will be able to fit the pieces into
the base and build their own wagon!
There will be several different design
combinations to choose from, or mix and
match for a unique design.
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Paint Shop:
The final step in the wagon making process was the protective and decorative paint
work. Every component (metal and wood) was painted to preserve the material
and to add artistic flair. These artistic designs were a form of early branding.
Discover the materials, tools and techniques used by the painter.
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Paint Shop Activity Station 1: Pulley
Once the wagon was built in the workshops below, it was pulled up a ramp
on the outside of the buildings using ropes and pulleys into the paint shop
on the second floor.
This station will be mounted on the wall near
the double doors.
A set of ropes and pulleys will be mounted to
the wall, each attached to a 2 lb weight.
The visitor is invited to try each of the pulley
combinations to see which one is easiest.
This activity station aims to answer the number
one question asked by visitors: “How did they
get the wagon up here?”
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Paint Shop Activity Station 2: Pigments
While ready prepared paints were available in the late 19th century, most
craftsman preferred to mix their own paints. Not only was is cheaper, but a
higher quality was generally achieved. Dry pigments made from minerals,
insects and vegetable matter were ground and mixed with a vehicle such as
turpentine or linseed oil.Information panels will show an overview of
pigments used to paint wagons. They will also
discuss the process of grinding and preparing
them for use.
This space will feature a cabinet of drawers
with a picture of the color and the name of the
pigment on the front.
When the drawer is opened, the raw pigment
is revealed. For example, when the drawer for
carmine red is opened, the cochineal beetle is
revealed.
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Paint Shop Activity Station 3: Stencilling
One of the most striking features of a finished wagon is the striping, lettering
and decorative embellishments. These required significant skill. While the
stripes and scrollwork were done free hand, the craftsman created custom
stencils for the lettering and other decorations.
Working at a work bench attached to the wall,
visitors can try their hand at stenciling.
Stencils, crayons, pencil crayons and paper will
be provided.
For more a more advanced craft, visitor's could
try crayon rubbing with a stencil.
Information panels will discuss the tools and
techniques used to paint these elements.
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Paint Shop Activity Station 4: Paint by Number
The final activity in the paint shop will be a large scale paint-by-number art
piece. Featuring a wagon, each visitor can add to the painting.
•The template will be
created for the museum
by an artist.
•Once the painting is
complete it will be
posted to social media.
•We could print multiples
of the same design or
have different designs
each operating season.
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Ellen Tayles-Armstrong
Conservator
Community Services
T.905.420.4660 ext. 3717
etayles@pickering.ca
Thank you!
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Memo
To: Susan Cassel
City Clerk
August 8, 2020
From: Tanya Ryce
Supervisor, Cultural Services
Copy: Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Acting Director, Community Services
Cultural Plan Staff Committee
Cultural Advisory Committee Members
Subject: Cultural Advisory Committee
-Revised 2019 Report & 2020 Work Plan
File: A-1410
As per council resolution #375/20, The Cultural Advisory Committee is pleased to submit, for
Council’s information, the updated 2020 Work Plan of the Cultural Advisory Committee as outlined
below.
2020 Revised Work Plan
In 2020, the committee will continue to contribute to the goals of the City’s Cultural Plan in the
following ways:
1.Assist with the development of a Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) through
the creation of a terms of reference, recruitment process, community engagement and
action plan with measurable goals and objectives. The CAC will create a sub-committee to
lead this work, inviting participation from members of the public and stakeholders, and will
report quarterly to Council with updates. The CAC will host a welcome forum for taskforce
members to provide an overview or work done to date, and officially hand over the work to
the taskforce.
2.Building a relationship with the Indigenous Community is a long-term goal identified in the
Cultural Plan; which requires a strong relationship with the Mississaugas of Scugog
Island. The CAC will assist with development and implementation of a strategy to provide
meaningful recognition of Indigenous Peoples and create an action plan with measurable
goals and objectives which;
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works towards meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship between the City and the
Indigenous community;
honours Indigenous peoples, and builds appreciation and awareness of Indigenous
culture and heritage; and
works towards the creation of a Land Acknowledgement Statement for Council’s
consideration, through partnership with the Indigenous Community, City (Museum
Services, Cultural Services, Pickering Public Library) and relevant stakeholders.
2. Network with Cultural Partners within the community, encouraging community
organizations, residents, and corporate partners to encourage their investment and
engagement in cultural initiatives in Pickering.
3. Provide comment and guidance on actions undertaken as part of the Cultural Plan and
Museum Strategic Plan, including Cultural Leadership, Heritage Recognition, Diversity &
Race Relations, Public Art, and Tourism.
4. Provide comment, feedback, and suggestions to staff to strengthen and broaden the
content of Pickering’s Volunteer Program and the Community Festival & Events Capacity
building program to strengthen community leadership.
5. Review and provide feedback to staff on the public art program, policy/procedures, and
planned public art installations including developer led project procedure, selection
procedure, collection procedure, maintenance and care procedure.
6. Support development and implementation of a new Sub-Committee, the Public Art
Committee, and corresponding Public Art jury call and operation procedure.
7. Provide guidance and support to City-led initiatives related to Diversity and Race Relations.
Advocate for inclusivity through the actions of the Cultural Plan.
8. Support the development of a Public Art Plan.
9. Comment on and act as ambassadors for initiatives driving cultural investment and
entrepreneurship (i.e. Place for Art, Cultural Portal, and Community Mentorship).
10. Promote and attend ongoing cultural sector networking and peer-to-peer learning events
11. Engage local business and organizations in cultural initiatives. Propose potential partners
and resources, best practice to maximize success of goals and plans.
12. Provide comments, feedback and, when requested, recommendations to Council related to
Pickering Museum Village initiatives, deaccessions, accessions, plans, and strategies.
13. Advise on The Kingston Road Corridor and the Specialty Retailing Node Intensification
Plan, policies, and future decisions; specifically regarding the design and development of
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the gateways, the proposed heritage path, the preservation of buildings ha ving heritage
significance; providing opportunities to strengthen and celebrate the cultural identity and
qualities of the community through public art, education, heritage preservation and events.
14. Participate in annual updates to Council.
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