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Agenda
Cultural Advisory Committee
June 15, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
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maintain physical distancing, the City of Pickering continues to hold electronic
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1. Welcome & Call to Order J. St. Amant
2. Disclosure of Interest J. St. Amant
3. Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes J. St. Amant
Attachment 1: May 18, 2021
4. Delegations
5. Pickering Museum Village E. Tayles
K. Pyke 5.1 Legacy Fund Grant Presentation
Attachment 2: Legacy Fund Presentation
5.2 Travelling Exhibit Visioning Presentation
Presentation can be viewed online at
https://prezi.com/view/wK4Gbw44l5wrRca3HOyx/
Attachment 3: Travelling Exhibit Questionnaire
6. Public Art Plan T. Ryce
7. Partnership Request – Community Piano Project, T. Ryce
Community Wellness and Music Grant application and
request for a letter of support
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Committee Coordinator
T: 905.420.4611
Email: clerks@pickering.ca
Agenda June 15, 2021
Cultural Advisory Committee
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Attachment 4: Partner Outline – Community Wellness and
Music Space Esplanade Park
8. Other Business All
6.1 Notification of Council Decision Resolution #598/21
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Attachment #1 – Refer to Item 3 of the Agenda
Draft Minutes/Meeting Summary
Cultural Advisory Committee
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting – Webex Platform
Attendees: J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services
T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services
J. Currie, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
E. Forde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
M. Francis, 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: C. Cooper, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as
appropriate)
1. Welcome
J. St. Amant welcomed everyone in attendance and
called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.
2. Disclosure of Interest
J. St. Amant reviewed City Policy ADM 040, Section
14. No disclosure of interest was brought forward by
any of the committee members.
3. Approval of Agenda and Previous of Minutes
J. St. Amant advised that item 6 of the agenda,
Pickering Museum Village Update, is being
removed, as there are no updates to report at this
time.
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Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
The committee reviewed the revised agenda and
the minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday,
April 20th , 2021. It was the consensus of the
committee to approve the revised agenda and adopt
the minutes as received.
4. Delegations
There were no delegates registered for the meeting.
5. Work Plan Review and Recommended Actions
T. Ryce reviewed the 2021 work plan for comment.
There were no recommended changes from any of
the committee members.
T. Ryce reviewed the Cultural Strategic Plan,
particularly the section pertaining to the strategic
actions with medium term goals, and opened the
floor for comments/recommendations relating to
each action.
Action – Development of a City Tourism Program.
Comments/Recommendations:
Renew investment of promotion of the
Cultural map to local businesses and tourism
attractions to ensure that it’s being updated.
Look at agra tourism within north Pickering
where there are lots of land opportunities and
finding creative ways to answer the
challenges of food security.
Add an Indigenous element through land
stewardship and land based education.
Consider hydroponic food growth and other
innovative food growth opportunities.
Look to Indigenous people for knowledge
about the land and solutions to reduce the
amount of food that is imported.
Finding food growth opportunities can
support tourism strategies, develop economic
benefits, create a theme for community
T. Ryce to bring forward
these comments to the
Sustainability Department
and staff overseeing the
Parks Master Plan.
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Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
culture by bringing the community together
while parlaying into culinary food and fusion.
Growing food from your own hands from your
native place creates an emotional attachment
to the land with a sense of belonging.
Action -Identify a strategy to address transportation
issues at venues that host major events. Consider
transportation in the selection and design of new
venues.
Comments/Recommendations:
Explore partnership opportunities with
companies such as Uber at particular events
to increase accessibility for those without
other means of transportation.
Northern hamlets such as Whitevale don’t
have public transportation therefore people
without a vehicle may lack the means to
travel to these areas. Staff to potentially look
at recommendations in the next round of the
Transportation Master Plan.
Identify a strategy to address transportation
issues at venues that host major events.
Consider transportation in the selection
design of new venues.
Action -Address a need for more venues to support
cultural activities (e.g., for exhibitions and
performances).
T. Ryce provided and overview of the new facilities
and outdoor spaces that are under review that could
host activities, exhibitions and performances.
J. St. Amant provided an overview of the Place4Arts
program. Discussion ensued regarding the program
and some of the challenges that are associated with
it.
T. Ryce recommended taking an inventory that can
be built into this project to help develop some
economic impact in the city. Consideration should
be given to applying for a grant that will help expand
Staff to provide a link to
the Transportation Master
Plan.
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
and build the Cultural portal/map and get us
prepared for a tourism program.
Action -Engage cultural groups in the development
of strategies that encourage resident cultural
engagement between north and south Pickering.
T. Ryce proposed that this be handled through the
new community engagement tool called Bang the
Table.
Action -Expand the Central Library to include
community and cultural meeting spaces.
T. Ryce advised that the new central library and
Youth & Seniors Centre will have space that is
dedicated to some programs within this area.
Action -Examine the opportunity to leverage
cultural festivals to define a strong cultural brand for
Pickering and increase its reputation as a significant
cultural destination.
T. Ryce advised that staff have been discussing the
need for an event strategy. This will be reviewed in
the work plan this year.
Comments/Recommendations:
The strategy should demonstrate how we
appreciate the original stewards of the land.
Part of the strategy should demonstrate
green, cultural and sustainable event
guidelines.
Tie the event strategy with the event strategy
to reach an audience outside of Pickering.
Partner with cultural group associations to
broadcast cultural event details to their
locations abroad in an effort to invite people
into our community.
There’s an opportunity to transform events to
include an online component to attract
people globally and those who may not be
able to attend in person. This will also add
T. Ryce to request that
library staff attend a future
meeting to discuss their
strategic plan.
T. Ryce to come back with
an outline of the event
strategy next year.
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Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
value for sponsorship opportunities. Ex.
Summer Concert Series.
Action -Integrate cultural and economic planning
related to growing the creative economy and
increasing the number of creative cultural industries
in Pickering.
Comments/Recommendations:
Consider pop up spaces for businesses that
aren’t looking for long term spaces, which
includes weekly advertising opportunities,
and can be attended through drive by or walk
through channels.
Action -Develop strategies to highlight and
celebrate Pickering’s heritage properties that
include additional or improved signage to identify
arts, cultural, and heritage designations and public
properties.
Comments/Recommendations:
The Pickering Historical Society and library
have an extensive database of historical
pictures.
There are heritage buildings all over
Pickering however some buildings have
never been declared a heritage site; notably
the birth place of Tom Thompson.
J. Sabean brought forward a concern regarding the
proposal to move Post Manor, noting that it
shouldn’t be moved, as it’s been declared a heritage
property and a landmark within Pickering.
Discussion ensued regarding the development of a
physical cultural map, which would include historical
properties and locations that exist/existed within
Pickering.
T. Ryce advised the cultural map will be developed
through a two phased approach and will be placed
on the open data portal. The information received
will be community led, which will be monitored for
T. Ryce to meet with staff
teams to see who will take
on what piece of work
through the action plan.
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Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
appropriateness but not verified. The potential
exists to hire someone to verify that the information
is factual in nature.
Action -Work closely with the school system to
increase understanding of and appreciation for the
importance of local culture and heritage among youth.
Comments/Recommendations:
Has to be more engaging then simply
presentations.
Has to be more interactive so it’s engaging.
Add in a competition to the educational
component such as a TikTok challenge that
relates to the history of Pickering.
Build on the success of past projects with the
school system such as Creative Expressions.
Partner with the board of education, present
online, help with the educational materials,
develop modules and develop curriculum
resources.
6. Other Business
T. Ryce advised that she will be submitting the
delegation requests for each of the sub-committee
delegates that will be appearing at the Council
meeting on Tuesday, May 25th .
T. Ryce noted that the Clerks Department is
reviewing the request to have all members of the
CAC act as voting members.
No other business was conducted resulting in the
adjournment of the meeting at 8:32 pm.
T. Ryce to provide a copy of
what will be submitted to
Council in advance of the
delegations.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:32 pm
Copy: (Acting) Director, Community Services
City Clerk
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Attachment #2 – Refer to Item 5.1 of the Agenda
Legacy Fund-Key Information
The Legacy Fund is a federal grant that provides funding for community-initiated capital
projects, intended for community use. Recipients may receive up to 50 per cent of
eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000.
Funding supports community-initiated capital projects that:
commemorate a significant local historical event or pay tribute to a significant
local historical personality;
mark a 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g., 125th,
150th);
involve the restoration, renovation, or transformation of existing buildings or
exterior spaces with local community significance that are intended for
community use;
encourage arts and heritage activities in the local community that are intended
for and accessible to the general public.
The museum intends to apply for $230,000.00 from this fund to commemorate 175
years of Blacksmithing in Greenwood.
Dates of Significance:
2022 Marks the 175th anniversary of the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop
Local history indicates that the Blacksmith Shop was built at the same time as the
Upper Mill in Greenwood. The Upper Mill was built on Lot 12, Concession 6 by
Nicholas Howell in 1847. The Blacksmith Shop was built on the South West
portion of Lot 11, Concession 6.
In 1868, the mill was formally acquired by the Green Family. The Green family
acquired the Blacksmith Shop in 1892.
2024 marks the 150th year anniversary of the birth of Walter Wilson,
Blacksmith (1874-1960)
Walter Wilson was the longest working Blacksmith at the Greenwood Blacksmith
Shop. He worked there for over 40 years. Walter completed his apprenticeship in
nearby Brougham from 1892-1894. He worked first in Oakwood, before coming to
the shop in Greenwood. Over the course of his 65-year career, Walter would
witness the rapid advancements in machinery, the rise of the automobile and
eventual shift from Blacksmith as vital tradesman in the community to artisan.
Walter retired in 1959. By 1963, the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop was being used
as an artist studio by Bill Lishman (1939-2017), sculptor.
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Project Scope:
Outdoor Murals
A series of four tall, illuminated murals to be installed on the upper site along Highway
7. Created by Pickering artist (s), the murals would commemorate 175 years of
Blacksmithing in Greenwood in a contemporary format. This would create a welcoming
appearance to our upper site and improve visibility in our community. The PMV 2019
Master Site Use Plan prepared by Lord Cultural Resources recommends “Clearer
signage upon approach” for the entrance to the upper site along Highway 7. This
project aims to address that recommendation.
Blacksmith Sculpture Garden
Pickering Museum Village is building a 40,000 square foot Heritage & Community
Centre. As part of the plan, there is dedicated space for a sculpture garden.
The Greenwood Blacksmith Shop was used for 175 years as a blacksmith shop. The
sculpture garden will highlight the 175 year history of Greenwood and those artists with
a unique sculpture garden featuring:
o Metal sculptures highlighting the 175 year history of blacksmithing in
Greenwood, and contribution of Walter Wilson.
o Landscape elements for the sculpture garden (benches; pathways that
have a blacksmith theme)
o Plaque or panels that interpret elements of the garden
o Garden elements that have a STEAM (or blacksmith) theme (sculptural or
artistic elements to add to garden décor).
Community Banner Series
A permanent community banner series created by the community. Residents will be
invited to submit their banner designs celebrating Blacksmithing in Greenwood to be
printed and installed on the upper site of Pickering Museum Village and in the
surrounding community of Greenwood.
Discussion Topics:
How can we successfully combine contemporary and historic elements into these projects?
How can we include opportunities for cultural diversity in these works?
How can we ensure that the community is reflected in and feels included in these
works?
How can we make an art installation that is playful and interactive?
What should we consider when looking for an artist(s)?
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Attachment #3 - Refer to Item 5.2 of the Agenda
Travelling Exhibit Questionnaire
1. Although the activities we’ve presented have been considered through two audience
lenses that include children, we think they might also appeal to adults. Would you
agree?
2. Would you come to this mobile exhibit? If so, do you visit museums alone or with
someone? Do you think they would they like this exhibit?
3. If we kept two activities what should they be? Why?
4. If we eliminated two activities what should they be? Why?
5. What’s missing that would really snag your interest, your friend’s interest, or a child
in the targeted age range’s interest? (Nothing is off the table)
6. Do you feel we’ve covered STEAM-learning?
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Attachment #4 - Refer to Item 7 of the Agenda
City Centre Project -Community Foundations Project Outline –
City Centre Mindfulness, Meditation and Music Space -Covid 19 Memorial
Outcomes: Safe and vibrant public spaces
The completed project creates a community learning and reflection space in the north
east corner of Esplanade Park:
• extending the vehicle mitigation around this corner (as initially planned in phase 1 of the main street revitalization project)
• creating a space to hold the council and community supported public work related to Covid Victims (as per 2020 budget)
• creating an outdoor learning and reflection space (for use by programs, partners, and PPL)
• providing a new attraction in City centre (outdoor instruments)
• creating new light art in this corner of the park ( installation and instruments to be led lit at night)
• adding partner and city-led pop-up programming related to music, personal wellness, movement and community engagement space (program staff in Culture & Recreation and at PPL will work to establish outdoor programming in this space)
Deliverables: 1. Outdoor Music Space and Reflection Garden – Esplanade Park o The City of Pickering will extend the existing new seating area at
Esplanade Park to encompass the north east corner, and create a refection garden and music learning space. An extension to the paved walkway will be created with cement seating barriers and stone seating at the north east corner of Esplanade Park. The space will be used to host guests in a quiet space, provide/lead programming related to music and
meditation.
o The cement barrier seating will also add a safety feature to the City centre park, mitigating unauthorized vehicle entry at that corner of the property ( as planned in phase 1 of this project) o The reflection garden will be used to provide public programming including
community music sessions, percussion lessons, meditation, mind and body, stretching and learning circles, community discussions, summer reading circles and community and indigenous led education opportunities. o The addition of an outdoor summer learning space will help the City
provide new programming opportunities to small groups in City Centre and allow for more people to participate in wellness, community engagement, arts and culture programming (proposed partners PPL, HIP, Indigenous Relationship Building Circle, CAREA, TAO Tai Chi Association, Music 4
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Life, Local Churches, Lake Ridge Health, Driftwood Theatre, Pickering Reading Circle, and Mental Health Organizations.)
2. Public Art Work – Portal to celebrate lives lost to Covid 19 Pandemic. o An overarching work will be commissioned to celebrate lives lost through the Covid Pandemic and provide a portal/canopy/centrepiece to for the
reflection garden. The work will create a portal entry and exit to the
garden. Names of the victims will be added into the finished work in a capsule. o The City will work with partners to commission a public learning session series on mindfulness, wellness, music for healing, mental health, nature
and wellness and its ties to all cultures and indigenous learning.
o The addition of the public work will assist families and survivors of the pandemic a space to visit or gather to reflect on their family members, and find healing.
3. Sculptural Outdoor Percussion Instruments
o The exterior of the garden will incorporate 7 sculptural percussion instruments, primarily chimes for use by the community. o The City will work with community partners and local musicians to lead music collaboration sessions, learning opportunities for residents and
visitors and impromptu performances.
o The addition of the sculptural instruments will add a destination attraction to the park providing families in the area, and throughout the City, and beyond our borders and unique experience and purpose for their visit. o The instruments and canopy made of stainless steel will be lit with rgb
lights in the evening providing new light to this area of the park, and
enhancing safety in the dark corner.
4. National Scope Memorial/Recognition Features o A QR code will be included on the site to provide a registration location for
guests (through the City’s new bang the table portal) Guests will be able to
post images and stories of those they thank for their services, remember or reflections while visiting the park. o The paved area will be formed of 6 foot quadrants reflecting on the distancing created through the protective measures effected throughout
the pandemic. Seating will be arranged to identify distanced seating with
etching on the surfaces
Community Engagement & Letters of Support
• Key Stakeholders – Accessibility, Culture, Equity, Project Partners, Mental Wellness
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Free Notes Harmony Sculptural Instruments
Sculptural Canopy existing examples
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