Community Action Through Culture: Prince Albert s Municipal Cultural Action Plan CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS SOUL 2018 SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018

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1 Community Action Through Culture: Prince Albert s Municipal Cultural Action Plan CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS SOUL 2018 SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018

2 We acknowledge that we are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

3 Let s start with a round of introductions. Please share your name, where you are from and what you hope to learn today.

4 Kistahpinanihk: The Meeting Place 2016 Population City: 35,926 Census Division: 85,908 14,830 or 42% of people identify as Indigenous 2,835 or 8% of people identify as a Visible Minority Median Age City: 35.2 Census Division: 38.4

5 Engagement Process Appreciative Inquiry I can live with it No opinion I don t want to stop anyone else but I don t want to be involved in its implementation! Working toward a shared vision with common goals Creates space for everyone to have a voice I like the basic idea I don t like it but I will support the group s decision I LOVE IT! I don t like it THE AGREEMENT GAUGE Foundations for Success Clarity in the process Direction Concrete deliverables Myth-busting Positive shifts/focus on positives Self-awareness Seeing the potentials and possibilities Humour Formal followthrough Open mindedness Refreshments Results Inclusivity Political will Ensuring proper protocol

6 The Planning Process

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9 Prince Albert s Cultural Vision, in 2035 Our cultural identity and makeup is founded on diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are a multi-cultural community who recognizes our Indigenous roots and diversity as people who celebrate our cultural makeup as more than the sum of any one culture. Together we animate our community culturally through the arts we create and perform; the crafts we make and share; the music we compose and play; the people and places we shape, build and honour; and through our understanding of a historic sacredness in all that we do. We live our culture through our shared values of compassion, flexibility and ingenuity. Prince Culturally Albert.

10 Cultural Action Areas (themes) 10 Action Areas (Cultural Themes) 13 Associated Goals 50 Actions 153 Associated Initiatives

11 Phase 3a: Implementation Making the MCAP Happen Operational and Actionable Operational Action Notes/Roles Timeline Progress The role of the Arts and Cultural Continuation of the Arts and Coordinator is instrumental in the Cultural Coordinator position Ongoing Ongoing implementation of the Municipal Cultural in the City of Prince Albert Action Plan. Continuation of the Cultural Action Planning Committee to oversee the implementation of this MCAP. Review cultural actions with consideration of the upcoming budget in Recommendation for annual review of Municipal Cultural Action Plan by the current Cultural Planning Consultants, facilitators and developer of this MCAP. Budget reviews to link to cultural actions annually. Continue with regular community engagement sessions on an annual or biennial basis to assist in evaluation. Ideally to be undertaken by the Project Planning Group (PPG) who have been involved in this Cultural Planning process since Phase 1. A template Terms of Reference is included as Appendix G of this Plan. Align application cultural actions in the tables to align with the upcoming 2017 budget. The current cultural planning consultant has been involved with the Cultural Planning process since pre-phase 1, it would be ideal to have them involved in the implementation process, at least over the next 1-5 years to provide important technical input and feedback with the implementation of this plan. Other external reviews may also be considered to participate in this process in the short and long-term. As an annual item, continue to review cultural actions with annual budgets and adjust accordingly. Community check-in sessions will ensure the Municipal Cultural Action Plan and implementation process remains reflective of the voice of the community and accountable overall to the community. Immediately Immediately 1 to 2 years; internal (City) review ongoing Annually Annual or Biennial (every two years) Working Group to be restarted May 2017 Completed - $40,000 approved by City Council Late 2017 or early 2018 set priorities for 2019 With above process? With Annual Review

12 Evaluative Tools Developed (Nov 2017) Questionnaire for one-on-one interviews. Online community survey. Review and environmental scan of evaluation models and other report card examples. Conducted Evaluation (Nov 2017-Jan 2018) One-on-one interviews with 20 members of the Working Group; Committee who also represent other community organizations. Online survey activated for input from community. Analysed Findings (Dec 2017-Feb 2018) In-person meeting with Working Group 16 members present - to collect further feedback on preliminary results of evaluation. Phase 3b: Evaluation Developed Report Card (February 2018) Develop Report Card progress rating system; progress per 10 Action Areas/themes. Include observations regarding Present and Share Report Card (March/April 2018) Share Report Card with MCAP Working Group, City Council, and the Public. Conduct a goforward session with Working Group

13 Phase 3b. Evaluatio n At a Glance

14 Phase 3b. Evaluatio n At a Glance

15 MCAP Learnings Role of Elders Grounding in place and time, knowledge carriers from the past. Role of Youth to Seniors Adds to the spectrum of the perspectives of culture. Role of Local Arts and Cultural Planning Coordinator Crucial to the process, ensuring oversight and quality control. Role of Working Group Guiding advisory committee to provide input throughout process, representation from wide perspective. Role of Elected Officials Municipal, First Nations, and Metis Leadership Alignment of policy, programs, services and strategic directions. Provincial, Federal Understanding of place and alignment of policy, programs and services. participating in the creation of the MCAP put us face to face with a large group of potential partners who are passionate about making the community better, so it was an excellent networking opportunity as well. Working with people like that is fun, so if you are feeling overwhelmed and a little burnt out, participating in the creation of an MCAP is an excellent reminder of why our collective efforts matter to the community and makes a difference to the people who live in it. - Alex, Working Group Member Role of Facilitative Planner Utilizing technical skillset to work with community and stakeholders to prepare the documents.

16 Prince Albert MCAP Leader and model city for culture development, place and pride Quality of Life, Social, Health Benefits Increased partnerships & collaborations Economic sustainability and growth Important links to community plans and initiatives Strong community engagement, identity, and wellbeing Role of culture is important for growth of the economy need for broadened awareness of the economic importance of culture in the community.

17 MCAP 2018 Initiatives Event Support i.e. Powwow Diversity Initiatives Culture Days Artist Payment Guideline Calendar of Events promo postcards Placemaking/Public Art Community Reconciliation Riverbank Master Plan Update Reconciliation Ceremony; Protocols Evaluation & Public Check In Indigenous Naming Initiative Indigenous Awareness Training

18 MCAP 2019 Initiatives Indigenous Naming Initiative Reconciliation Enhance and support diversity initiatives Downtown Revitalization Art in the Park, Community Oven Supporting Artists and the Arts Way Finding Signage Public Art Public Transit/Shuttle to Downtown Support Events Prince Albert T-Shirts Explore Maker Space Shared Training e.g. Governance, writing grants, cultural awareness Continued Collaboration

19 Culture as a Catalyst

20 Prince Albert Indigenous Coalition Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples Co-Hosts Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre West Flat Citizens Group Partners Includes Indigenous and Non- Indigenous organizations 95+ partners Provide overall guidance and input Working Group 13 members Assist with coordination of community action plan activities Bring ideas forward to Coalition Communicat ions Coordinate Community Action Plan (Ongoing Administratio n) Inter-Agency Development Coalition Participant Capacity Development PA Indigenous Coalition Priority Areas Cultural Awareness and Events Reconciliatio n

21 Centre of Responsibilit y (COR) and Hub Community Mobilization Prince Albert (CMPA) Hub Centre of Responsibility (COR)

22 Prince Albert Social Master Plan

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24 Website: Thank You! Lenore Swystun, MA, RPP, MCIP Samantha Mark, BA, RPP, MCIP Phone: ing.ca ing.ca

25 Prince Albert Downtown Promo Video