Land Acknowledgement
Capital Heritage Connexion recognizes that the National Capital Region is located on the unceded and unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to show our gratitude and regard to them and the land for all it provides us.
We acknowledge this traditional territory’s significance, extending our respect to the Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Indigenous Peoples who lived and continue to live upon it and whose practices and spirituality are tied to the land.
We appreciate the relationship the Anishinaabe Algonquin People continue to foster with other inhabitants today and we recognize their history, one predating the establishment of the state of Canada. Capital Heritage Connexion is committed to supporting the reconciliation plan for Canada.
Our Vision
Our well connected heritage and history communities contribute to the Capital area’s vitality, and are recognized as having intrinsic value.
Our Mission
To connect, promote, and strengthen the Capital area’s heritage and history communities by creating opportunities for collaboration and development as well as provide cultural leadership.
About
Capital Heritage Connexion Patrimoine de la Capitale (CHC|CPC) is an umbrella organization serving organizations, businesses, and individuals who are interested in the history and heritage of the greater Capital area. We play a leading role in supporting, developing, and sustaining the heritage sector and ensuring local residents have access to and engagement with our region’s history and heritage.
To achieve its objectives, CHC|CPC works closely with museums, archives, historical and genealogical societies, cultural communities, heritage buildings, built and natural sites, spaces and features, as well as a range of heritage scholars, supporters and advocates. We act as an important liaison with all three levels of government and other cultural and economic umbrella groups.
Strategic Priorities
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- We recognize that collaboration is the best way to leverage and share the collective insights of our heritage and history communities.
- We foster the development of emerging heritage professionals as our future heritage leaders.
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- We support and seek diversity and equity in our Membership, Board, Staff, partners, collaborators and participants in heritage.
- We encourage people of all abilities, languages, cultures and communities in their heritage activities.
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We treat each other and our members with respect and compassion.
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We respond to the needs of our members by undertaking creative and forward thinking initiatives to address challenges and opportunities