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The City of Victoria is proud of its rich history, cultural diversity and artistic achievements. In 2005, the City of Victoria was designated a Cultural Capital of Canada by the Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Cultural Capitals of Canada Program. Under the theme, Celebrating our Diversity, the designation included funding to support the following seven projects.

Celebration		Legacy
International Tall Ships Challenge June 23-26, 2005     Arts in the City February 2006   Marketing 2005/2006		Victoria International Arts Symposium October 2006     Community Arts - Artists in Residence 2006   First Nation Interpretive Walkway - Signs of Lekwungen 2008

Cultural Capital Funding Partners:

• Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage Cultural Capitals of Canada Program
• Tourism Victoria
• Victoria Harbour Authority
• Provincial Capital Commission
• Victoria Tall Ships Society

What is the Cultural Capitals of Canada Program?

The Government of Canada created the Cultural Capitals of Canada program in May 2002 to recognize and support Canadian municipalities for special activities that harness the many benefits of arts and culture in community life.

Designation as a Cultural Capital of Canada enables municipalities to invest more in arts and culture, increase and improve cultural services and strengthen connections with other communities through shared cultural experiences.

Each year, Canadian municipalities compete to receive one of five designations, which includes a contribution to support special activities that celebrate the arts and culture and build a cultural legacy for the community. For more information, visit: www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/ccc/index_e.cfm

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