MCPP events

Join us for MCPI's first-ever AGM and workshop. While AGM business will be conducted, MCPI is offering a compelling and engaging workshop focused on Waterloo region initiatives that intersect with MCP. Space is limited...so RSVP early!

Topics include:

The Prosperity Council and Leveraging Culture in Waterloo Region
A presentation and dialogue with Roger Farwell on Waterloo's Prosperity Council and its connection to MCP.

Design and Architecture: Transforming Mid-sized Cities
An overview of student work from the University of Waterloo's School of Architecture by O'Donovan Director, Rick Haldenby.

Details:

Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, June 9 2010
7:00-9:30
The Bauer Kitchen
187 King Street South, Unit 102,
Waterloo ON
N2J 1R1

AGM & Workshop
Thursday, June 10 2010
8:30-3:00
Council Chambers
Waterloo City Hall
100 Regina Street South
Waterloo, ON
N2J 4A8

Magnetic North Theatre Festival
Kitchener-Waterloo is hosting the Magnetic North Theatre Festival--Canada's national festival of contemporary Canadian theatre in English. The the opportunity to experience the premiere festival of new Canadian theatre.  read more »

This workshop will include presentations on Creative City Network of Canada’s cultural planning and mapping toolkits,
panel discussions from those in the field and a facilitated discussion
on what’s next will give you the knowledge and connections to move the
cultural planning agenda forward in your community. Join cultural
planning practitioners from across Ontario for an inspiring and
informative workshop on cultural planning and mapping. The workshop is
presented by the CCNC in partnership with the City of Toronto, Municipal Cultural Planning Incorporated and the Martin Prosperity Institute.
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Join us for a forum on Municipal Cultural Planning

September 29th at 7:00PM
City Hall Auditorium
Stratford, Ontario

This event is free
Hosted by Heritage Stratford

We can begin to develop a strategy that will lead to integrated
planning of Stratford Perth’s cultural resources and enhance our
economic and community prosperity

• Gord Hume, Councillor City of London
  Chair, the Municipal Cultural Planning Partnership (MCPP)
  Author of “ Cultural Planning for Creative Communities”

• Bill Poole Director, Centre for Cultural Management, U of W
  Executive Director of the Municipal Cultural Planning Partnership

• Jaret Henhoeffer General Manager, Perth Community Futures Development Corp., Stratford -Perth Centre for Business

• Sam Coghlan CEO, Stratford Public Library
  Member, Municipal Cultural Planning Partnership

Who needs to attend?

• Arts & Cultural organizations
• Heritage and Historical Organizations
• Municipal Council Members
• Politicians
• Senior Bureaucrats
• Business Leaders and Organizations
• Church Leaders
• Social Service agencies
• Community Activists

Economies in Transition: Leveraging Cultural Assets for Prosperity

March 26, 2009
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
The Rosseau, A J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa
Minette, Ontario

Discover How Municipal Cultural Planning is Driving Economic Growth and Community Development Across Ontario

We’ll explore:

• The economic development value of culture

• Regional success stories

• Tools to help you get started and succeed

• Working to overcome barriers

For more information and to register visit http://www.torc.on.ca/index.shtml

Economies in Transition: Leveraging Cultural Assets for Prosperity

November 27, 2008
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Retro Suites Hotel
2 King St. West, Chatham, Ontario

Discover How Municipal Cultural Planning is Driving Economic Growth and Community Development Across Ontario

We’ll explore:
• The economic development value of culture
• Regional success stories
• Tools to help you get started and succeed
• Working to overcome barriers

Keynote Address: Dan Taylor,
Economic Development Officer, Prince Edward County
Dan’s belief is that The Creative Rural Economy is a huge economic development opportunity for his community and many others across North America.
buildanewlife.ca

For more information and to register visit http://www.torc.on.ca/index.shtml

Economies in Transition: Leveraging Cultural Assets for Prosperity

November 17, 2008
8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Brockville Arts Centre
235 King St. West, Brockville, Ontario

Discover How Municipal Cultural Planning is Driving Economic Growth and Community Development Across Ontario

We’ll explore:
• The economic development value of culture
• Regional success stories
• Tools to help you get started and succeed
• Working to overcome barriers

Keynote Address: Peter Kenyon, Director, Bank of I.D.E.A.S
Peter is a social entrepreneur and community enthusiast. Over the last decade he has worked with over 1000 communities throughout Australia and overseas seeking to facilitate fresh and creative ways that stimulate community and economic renewal.
bankofideas.com.au

For more information and to register visit http://www.torc.on.ca/index.shtml

This event will be a great opportunity for Atikokan to learn about how we can use our cultural heritage in community economic development and healthy living. Our community has a diverse range of cultural interests ranging from the fine arts, athletics, to outdoor adventure. We will look at the many aspects of our community’s cultural heritage and identify some common themes that we could use in tourism and community revitalization.

10:30-4:30
Arts Centre, 110 Clark Street
Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided

Registration is limited to 30 participants, so please show your commitment to attend by registering early. Registration closes on Friday April 4. If you would like to attend, please complete and return the attached registration form by mail, fax (807 597-1514), email (jlewis@aplibrary.org) or drop it off at the Atikokan Public Library.If you have any questions about our forum, please feel free to contact either Catherine Reilly at (807) 597-6585 or Jonathan Lewis (807) 597-4406.

This workshop will be a great opportunity to gain a ‘big picture’ understanding of culture’s emerging role in community economic development.  Of particular note, the lunch hour will feature speaker, Dan Taylor, Economic Development Officer for Prince Edward County.  In his presentation, Mr. Taylor will share the challenges Prince Edward County faced when its industries began to decline and how the community looked to culture for an answer. You will have the chance to learn how culture drives downtown revitalization and cultural tourism and see how the first stages of Municipal Cultural Planning unfold in practice.

Workshop fees are $25.00 per person.  To register, please call the Registration Hotline at (807) 625-8463 (you will require Visa or Mastercard if registering by phone). To pay with cash, cheque or debit, visit Community Services in Victoriaville Civic Centre, 111 Syndicate Avenue South. Please reference Course Code: 163386

If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Justin Molkoski, Cultural Development Officer, at (807) 625-2365. 

This one-day workshop will be focused on Municipal Cultural Planning and how communities can implement this practice at the community level. Although Dryden hasbeen chosen as the site for this event the event is for all of northwestern Ontario.

This forum will be a great opportunity to gain a ‘big picture’ understanding of culture’s emerging role in community economic development. You will learn how culture drives downtown revitalization and cultural tourism. The Forum will provide a mixture of presentations, workshops and panelists to give you the chance to learn about good practices from experts with area examples. This will be the perfect opportunity to share your
experience with others.

Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre
100 Casimir Avenue, Dryden, ON.

Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided. Conference fees are $25.00 per person.

Registration form will be posted soon.