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Congratulations! You could't find a more out-of-the-way location than this one! May as we'll be in Gatineau - it's only 50 meters away from it and tucked away behind what might as well be a freeway.
I suppose TTL's honourary chair, Charles Coffey sensed that this ship was sinking when he himself bailed on it but a few short weeks ago, citing serious issues with this group's current leadership.
It is so very, very sad, that such a lovely idea has been manipulated and mangled for such overt personal political gains.
Perhaps it's time for the Estonian member of TTL to take over the reins to allow the true victims some input and bring some accountability, transparency and honour to this otherwise very important project.
I suppose TTL's honourary chair, Charles Coffey sensed that this ship was sinking when he himself bailed on it but a few short weeks ago, citing serious issues with this group's current leadership.
It is so very, very sad, that such a lovely idea has been manipulated and mangled for such overt personal political gains.
Perhaps it's time for the Estonian member of TTL to take over the reins to allow the true victims some input and bring some accountability, transparency and honour to this otherwise very important project.
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0"The Canadian memorial to victims of Communism will be located on a piece of land in the Garden of the Provinces and Territories in Ottawa."
If that's a good enough location for my province then it's imporant enough for the monument.
If that's a good enough location for my province then it's imporant enough for the monument.
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0http://reformed-theology.org/h...
Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution.
Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution.
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0BY MARIA COOK, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN AUGUST 13, 2010
The National Capital Commission wrestled with the name, but in the end has provided a symbolic and visible location for a Canadian memorial to victims of Communism.
The site is part of the Garden of the Provinces and Territories at Wellington and Bay Streets.
The memorial will sit on a sloping lawn west of the garden's landscaped plaza, along the edge of the limestone escarpment upon which Parliament Hill is built.
Sylvie Tilden, NCC senior manager for commemorations and public art, said the site was chosen for its ample space for gathering and easy access.
"It creates a nice enclave for something of this nature where you want to be serene and contemplative," she said.
The NCC approved the proposal last September, but only after the group added the word totalitarian and the subtitle: Canada, a Land of Refuge.
"Some (NCC) board members wanted the word communism taken out altogether," Tribute to Liberty spokeswoman Carolyn Foster said.
Private fundraising is under way for the $1.5-million project. Backers plan a national design competition next spring, with an unveiling expected in 2012.
Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/V...
The National Capital Commission wrestled with the name, but in the end has provided a symbolic and visible location for a Canadian memorial to victims of Communism.
The site is part of the Garden of the Provinces and Territories at Wellington and Bay Streets.
The memorial will sit on a sloping lawn west of the garden's landscaped plaza, along the edge of the limestone escarpment upon which Parliament Hill is built.
Sylvie Tilden, NCC senior manager for commemorations and public art, said the site was chosen for its ample space for gathering and easy access.
"It creates a nice enclave for something of this nature where you want to be serene and contemplative," she said.
The NCC approved the proposal last September, but only after the group added the word totalitarian and the subtitle: Canada, a Land of Refuge.
"Some (NCC) board members wanted the word communism taken out altogether," Tribute to Liberty spokeswoman Carolyn Foster said.
Private fundraising is under way for the $1.5-million project. Backers plan a national design competition next spring, with an unveiling expected in 2012.
Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/V...
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0A nice idea. But considering the resources available, I think that 1.5 million would be put to better use in developing textbooks or campaigning to update curriculum with this subject. A slab on some corner in Ottawa has very limited potential for raising awareness. It's good for a single shot but ineffective and expensive in the long term.
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0Fully in agreement that the educational component also needs to be developed. A monument, however, is certainly not a single shot and should be extremely effective as a communication tool for raising awareness. After a long 2 year process,Tribute to Liberty now has both the land and charitable status.It is hoped that both individuals and groups within all of the communities, including the Estonian community will work to contribute actively to both raising awareness and funds in a variety of forums..
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0The August 23rd event at the Munk Center organized by Marcus Kolga is an example of very important work being done as an educational component.
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0Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Reet Marten Sehr (13:54)
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