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Canada 150: Celebrating Canada’s Sesquicentennial in 2017: Issue of a new set of five circulation coins by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the milestone in 2017:
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Since 04.08.2016,
the government of Canada, in collaboration with several partners has been
counting the last few days of 2016 with exciting events which are planned
country-wide to celebrate the 150th year of Canada’s independence.
The grand finale will take
place on 31.12.2016, with the official “Canada 150 Kick-Off Celebrations”
taking place in 19 urban centres across the country.
Canadian citizens and
residents are being encouraged to participate in the 150th Anniversary
of the Confederation celebrations at special events and activities across
the country as volunteers, organisers or participants.
They are also being
encouraged to discover the activities taking place in Canada’s National
Parks, heritage spaces and explore the country’s history during 2017.
150Alliance
is building the biggest database of groups, individuals and organisations
involved in Canada 150 projects and initiatives. This digital platform will act
as a hub for all 2017 activities, featuring a cross-Canada events calendar,
ongoing story-telling, continuous news feeds and a space for organisations to
connect and collaborate.
Community Foundations of
Canada is the national network for Canada’s 191 community
foundations. The Community fund for Canada 150 aims at bringing people and
places together in building the future of the country. It will present every
Canadian an opportunity to contribute to their communities in a manner that
will foster a greater sense of belonging, support, meaningful reconciliation
and leave a lasting legacy for the present and future generations.
Canada’s Capital Region –
Ottawa-Gatineau will be livelier than ever on 31.12.2016 for the Canada 150 Kick
Off. Festivities are planned on Parliament hill and at the Canadian Museum of
history. There will be spectacular pyro-musical fireworks shows and
performances by renowned Canadian artists.
The Toronto Symphony
Orchestra (TSO) is composing the score for Canadians in 2017. From
indigenous to indie, classical to cutting edge and innovative collaborations
from coast to coast, dozens of new works and thematic programmes will be
performed by TSO, as well as, orchestras all across Canada.
Some
other Signature projects will be:
150 Years Young –
Apathy is Boring. The initiative will collect contributions of millennial in
photos and stories, post them online and project them on buildings in 5
different cities
4-H in Canada –
Engaging Youth and Connecting Communities – 4-H Canada. This programme will
explore Canada’s rich cultural history
Access4All –
The Rick Hansen Foundation (The Foundation will fund at least 50 Barrier Buster
projects and associated awareness celebrations in communities across Canada)
AquaVan 150 –
Connecting Communities to Coastlines – Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
(learning about aquatic life and a project called the “Great Canadian Shoreline
Clean-up event”)
ART EXPRESS’D –
Winnipeg Art Gallery. These mobile travelling art studios made from 20-foot
metal shipping containers will travel across Canada, staffed by an artist and a
videographer will travel to 15 cities from coast to coast, encouraging people
to create art or a video about their vision of Canada and their place within it
Bioblitz Canada 150 –
Canadian Wildlife Federation – Scientists and the public will interact and
explore the richness of Canada’s bio-diversity
Canada 150&Me –
Experiences Canada – will provide opportunities for youth to travel and explore
Canada in several areas
Canada 150 Red Couch Tour –
ELPIO Production – People will be encouraged to travel across Canada and give
testimonials on what Canada means to them in 2017
Canada 150 Voyageurs
RendezVouz (150 VR) – this initiative will produce the
re-enactment of the 1967 Centennial Canoe Race, involving 26 canoe race teams
CanadaC3- Coast to Coast
to Coast – Students Ice Foundation – This will be an epic
150-day sailing journey from Toronto to Victoria through the Northwest Passage
that will explore the largest coastline in the World, navigate Canada’s 3
oceans and celebrate the past present and future of the country.
Canada Mosaic – Toronto
Symphony Orchestra – (TSO) will participate in a national
celebration of Canada’s diverse musical landscape – from indigenous to indie,
classical to cutting edge and innovative collaborations, several new works and
thematic programmes will be performed by TSO and several other orchestras
across Canada
Canada on Screen –
Toronto International Film Festival – TIFF will showcase Canada’s history and
screen masterworks including films, TV shows, commercials, music videos etc.
Dreamcatcher –
Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust – This initiative will look at
Canada’s past. Present and future through the dreams of the next generation of
Canadians
Edges of Canada – NYO
Canada – will be a tour undertaken by the National youth
Orchestra in 12 cities across Canada
Explore 150 –
will engage 1,00,000 Canadians in discovering, sharing and reflecting on the
cultural, natural and historic places in their communities across Canada
Here’s My Canada –
Historica Canada – will be a multilingual nation-wide
contest in which Canadians will present 30-second videos on what Canada means
to them
Indspire Youth Laureates
Cross Canada Tour – Indspire – This initiative focuses
at highlighting exceptional accomplishments by indigenous people who will
interact with Canadians and tell their stories
Innovation 150 – Perimeter
Institute – 5 of Canada’s top science organisations will participate in this
initiative to offer cutting-edge opportunities for youth, families and
communities across the country to experience innovation first-hand.
Le
Grande Traversee – Les Productions Rivard and Zone3 Producteurs
(in French) – This is a TV series that will follow the
adventures of 10 persons chosen from more than 1,200 candidates from across
Canada who will cross the Atlantic Ocean in the same conditions their ancestors
did in the 17th and 18th centuries during the settling of
New France
LandMarks2017 – Partners
In Art – is a national contemporary art project that will
inspire people to reconnect with the through a series of new multi-disciplinary
art projects
Lost Stories – Concordia
University – This Project seeks to find out little known stories
about the Canadian past from across the country which will be brought to light
and transformed into public works of art. This process is going to be
documented through a series of short films
National Canadian Film Day
150 – Reel Canada – NCFD 150 is a huge celebration of
Canada’s cinema showcasing more than 600 screenings, with free events in every
Province and Territory
Pan-Territorial
Celebration – Music Yukon – This project brings together performing artists,
visual artists, mixed media artists and Dene, Inuit and Arctic sport athletes
from the 3 Territories to celebrate Canada’s North. The show will tour
Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit, Ottawa and Vancouver and showcase the
distinct cultures of each Territory
ParticipACTION -150 Play
List
– encourages all Canadians to join the 150 Canada celebration
Possible Canadas – 4Rs
Youth Movement – The 4 Rs Youth Movement is engaging
young Canadians in an authentic dialogue and relationship building highlighting
contributions of indigenous people over the last 150 years
Project Tessera – Vox Pop Labs –
is a civic engagement initiative combining digital media and data science to
serve Canadians
Reconciliation in Action:
A National Engagement Strategy – Reconciliation Canada - This project will examine and document
perceptions, actions and aspirations of Canadians in relation to reconciliation
and highlight common history, current achievements and create hope for the
future
RDV2017 – Rendez-vous naval de Quebec -
More than 40 tall ships will sail trough
ports in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes to celebrate the 150th
Anniversary of the Confederation and provide an opportunity to Canadians to
look at the majestic beauty of these “Cathedrals of the Seas”
SESQUI – SESQUI INC. –
is a multi-media dome village, which will give visitors visuals from around the
country and the dome will feature live performance, inter-active multi-media
etc. It is designed to give visitors a 360 degree view of Canada.
Sharing Dance Canada 2017 –
Canada’s National Ballet School – will engage thousands of enthusiasts during
“Sharing Day Dance” across communities
Travelling Through History
– The Paul Gerin-Lajoie Foundation – provides an opportunity
for thousands of persons to discover and share their history through essay
writing contests on history, heritage, cultural diversity etc
The Walrus Talks
Conversations about Canada:
will put together a national tour for six months focussing on the future
of the country with 50 members of the Order of Canada and 50 Youth leaders
Canadian
150th Anniversary/Sesquicentennial Circulation Coins which will be
issued in 2017:
The
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) too is participating in the 150 years of Canada
celebrations with the issue of a 150th Anniversary new coin set
designs on their 5 cent, 10 cent, 25
cent loonie and toonie coins.
National
Design Contest:
The designs for these
coins were selected after a keenly contested National Design Contest titled “My Canada, My Inspiration” which started
in March 2015 when the RCM asked Canadians to create new designs from five
theme perspectives – “Our Wonders, Our
Character, Our Achievements, Our Passions and Canada’s Future”.
The process:
The public cast more than
one million votes for the designs that numbered in thousands. The finalists in
each category were determined by the RCM and a panel of eminent Canadians. The
public then voted and selected a final design for each category in September
2015.
On 02.11.2016, the
unveiling ceremonies of the winning designs took place in the home towns of
each winning coin designer.
The winning designs - all shown together. Individual detailed explanations follow
The winning designs - all shown together. Individual detailed explanations follow
The
winning designers were also asked to mention the concept and inspiration which into
their designs.
The new coins which will
be released into circulation in Spring 2017:
Reverse of the 5 Cents circulation coin showcasing the theme "Living Traditions"
On the Reverse of the 5 Cents Circulation coin, a solitary beaver is depicted in
the water. On the upper periphery is the country name “CANADA”. The years of
celebration are mentioned below the country name “1867-2017”. On the bottom
periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin “5 CENTS”. Gloade’s
initials “GG” appear below the beaver’s image.
This image was digitally created
by graphic designer Gerald Gloade and the theme celebrates “Our Passions”. Gloade’s illustration,
called “Living Traditions” was influenced
by his North-Eastern Woodland Algonkian heritage and the Wildlife theme of
Canada’s 1967 Commemorative Centennial coins.
Gloade has described the inspiration
for his design “As a proud Mi’kmaw, I was
inspired to re-imagine the beaver of our traditional five-cent coin through the
eyes of my own First Nations culture”.
Reverse of the 10 Cents circulation coin showcasing the theme “Our
Character”
On the Reverse of the 10 Cents Circulation coin, is seen an air-borne maple leaf that forms the wings and tail of a dove. On the upper periphery is the country name “CANADA”. The years of celebration are mentioned below the country name “1867-2017”. On the bottom periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin “10 CENTS”. Choi’s initials “AC” appear on the side of the image.
On the Reverse of the 10 Cents Circulation coin, is seen an air-borne maple leaf that forms the wings and tail of a dove. On the upper periphery is the country name “CANADA”. The years of celebration are mentioned below the country name “1867-2017”. On the bottom periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin “10 CENTS”. Choi’s initials “AC” appear on the side of the image.
This image was designed by
Amy Choi and celebrates the theme “Our
Character”.
Choi’s design illustrates
what she felt Canada achieved in its first 150 years through her work titled “Wings of Peace”.
Says Amy “My coin design expresses the hope that, one
day, the offering of the maple leaf will be as symbolic as the offering of an
olive branch. Since Canada is known world-wide for its desire to promote peace,
cooperation and diversity, I was moved to combine the maple leaf and the dove
as my way of showing what I admire most about my country”.
Reverse of the 25 Cents circulation coin showcasing the theme "Canada's Future"
On the Reverse of the 25 Cents Circulation coin, is seen a turtle, bird and beaver, all decorated with aboriginal patterns, reaching for a plant growing out of a pair of hands.
This
design symbolises how Canadians are all connected together in protecting their
nature.
On the upper left periphery
is the country name “CANADA”. The years of celebration are mentioned on the
lower right periphery “1867-2017”. On the upper right periphery is mentioned
the denomination of the coin “25 CENTS”. Wong’s initials “JW” appear on the
side of the image.
This image was designed by
Joelle Wong and celebrates the theme “Canada’s
Future”.
Wong created this design
when she was 8 years old and worked with one of her teachers to research
Canadian Wildlife and indigenous Art techniques to develop her painting of
animals commonly represented in aboriginal culture.
About her design Wong said
– “I love animals and green spaces and
that gave me the idea of showing my hope for Canada’s future in a painting that
celebrates the importance of our nature and native Canadian culture”.
Reverse of the One Dollar circulation coin showcasing the theme "Our achievements"
On the Reverse of the eleven-sided One Dollar Circulation coin, is seen major landmarks like Lion’s Gate Bridge, a Prairie Grain Elevator, the CN Tower, Quebec City’s Majestic Chateau Frontenac Hotel, a Steam engine and a Diesel Engine driven train, a steamer plying in the waters and an East Coast Lighthouse.
On the Reverse of the eleven-sided One Dollar Circulation coin, is seen major landmarks like Lion’s Gate Bridge, a Prairie Grain Elevator, the CN Tower, Quebec City’s Majestic Chateau Frontenac Hotel, a Steam engine and a Diesel Engine driven train, a steamer plying in the waters and an East Coast Lighthouse.
This
design symbolises the iconic engineering achievements which dominate the Canadian
landscape from East to West.
On the upper periphery is
the country name “CANADA”. The years of celebration are mentioned below the
country name “1867-2017”. On the bottom periphery is mentioned the denomination
of the coin “DOLLAR”. Klassen’s initials “WK” appear on the right side just
below the image.
This image was designed by
Wesley Klassen and celebrates the theme “Our
achievements”.
Klassen said about his design
– “ I chose images that are in one way or
another connected to the railroad, for which all Canadians are forever
grateful, and I’m touched that my design appealed to so many of them”.
Reverse of theTwo Dollars circulation coin showcasing the theme "Our wonders"
On the Reverse of the Two Dollars Circulation coin, are seen the Northern Light two paddlers dwarfed by a night sky that is alive with the ever-shifting movement of the Aurora Borealis. The paddlers pause and gaze awe-struck in wonder of the mesmerizing scene unfolding above them.
On the Reverse of the Two Dollars Circulation coin, are seen the Northern Light two paddlers dwarfed by a night sky that is alive with the ever-shifting movement of the Aurora Borealis. The paddlers pause and gaze awe-struck in wonder of the mesmerizing scene unfolding above them.
This
design symbolises the theme “Our Wonders”.
On the left periphery is
the country name “CANADA”. The years of celebration are mentioned on the upper
periphery “1867-2017”. On the bottom periphery moving towards the right
periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin “2 DOLLARs”. Hsia’s
initials “TH” appear on the right side just below the image.
Hsia said about his image –
“The northern lights are a true Canadian
wonder, one that all Canadians from sea to sea can appreciate and call their
own. To me, this radiant light display embodies Canada’s unity and beauty. I
titled my design ‘Dance of the Spirits’ after how the Cree people attribute the
northern lights to the special moment when the spirits manifest themselves,
dancing, to the human eyes and minds below”.
The Obverses of all the five coins
The Obverses of all the five coins
The Obverse Design of all the 2017 coins feature Susan Blunt’s
effigy of the Queen with the inscriptions of “ELIZABETH II” on the left periphery
and “D.G. REGINA” (meaning “By the Grace of God Queen”) on the right periphery.
On the lower periphery is
the logo of “Canada 150”.
The logo is composed of a
series of diamonds, or “celebratory gems”, arranged in the shape of the iconic
maple leaf. The four diamonds at the base represent the four original Provinces
that formed the Confederation in 1867 – Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova
Scotia.
Additional diamonds extend
out from the base to create nine more points – in total representing the 13
Provinces and Territories that for the Confederation of Canada.
The Canada 150 logo will
become an evocative symbol and an enduring reminder of one of Canada’s proudest
moments. The maple leaf motif is recognised across the globe as being
distinctively Canadian and it fosters a feeling of pride, unity and
celebration.
The
formulation of the 150! Canada Programme/initiative:
150!Canada is an
initiative of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)
to conceptualise, plan and celebrate
Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017.
Beginning with a
conference of public servants, business leaders and non-governmental
organisations that took place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on
11-12.03.2010. Attended by over 300
delegates, the conference was addressed by 25 eminent speakers for the purpose
of formulating an action plan to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial.
The concept is based on
the Canadian Centennial year celebrations which helped define Canada’s
modern identity. Planning for Canada’s Centennial celebrations in 1967,
took place in the 1950s as an initiative by private organisations.
In
1992, a similar commemoration took place to celebrate Canada’s 125th
anniversary.
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