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Commemorations celebrate the people, events, ideals or accomplishments that have meaning and value for a community. As part of our mission to build pride and unity among Canadians, we work to develop the Capital region as a place that celebrates Canada through its commemorations. We do this by encouraging Canadians to play an active part in creating the Capital as a reflection of Canada. We invite individuals and groups to sponsor commemorations of Canadian ideas, people and events of national significance and support them in that process.
You are welcome to propose a commemoration, but first check out the commemoration policy, which helps us evaluate proposals.
Public Art
There is a great deal of public art in the Capital, including commemorations. Public art, be it a sculpture, bas-relief, mural or other, is art that is accessible to the public and located in public spaces, usually outdoors. Some of the more recent pieces installed include:
- Reflection, the Monument to Canadian Aid Workers honours Canada's commitment to international development and humanitarian aid abroad
- Dancing Bear, an engaging work of art located in the intimate setting of Jeanne d'Arc Court in the ByWard Market
- The Women Are Persons monument, commemorating the Famous Five "persons," who in 1929 fought so that women could be eligible for appointment to the Senate
The NCC’s publication Street smART gives a good overview of the public art in Canada’s Capital Region. To obtain a copy of this illustrated guide, please contact us or download the pdf below.
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