2020 Annual Report

Annual Report 2020 21 STRATEGIC GOAL #4 CONTINUED: STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Support accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and truth and reconciliation, while fostering community spirit, attracting community events and supporting cultural groups, as well as providing high quality parks and recreational opportunities. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2020 COMMUNITY CULTURE Foster community spirit by attracting community events and supporting cultural groups, community organizations and public art initiatives ✓ Chilliwack Public Art Advisory Committee - continued support for public art initiatives. ✓ Heritage Park, Chilliwack Coliseum and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre held shows, events, and showcased local artists and performers prior to COVID-19 restrictions. ✓ Recognized sport achievement and legacy through Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame. ✓ Recognition of the dedicated volunteers who clean up illegal dumping on a regular basis. ✓ Assisted in the coordination of the virtual Canada Day and Terry Fox Run events. ✓ Community Development Initiatives policy funded a number of community non-profit service organizations and initiatives. INCLUSIVENESS Identify and support projects and programs that nurture accessibility, inclusion and diversity ✓ Created the Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusiveness, Diversity and Accessibility (MTFIDA). ✓ Through MTFIDA, created an Accessibility Advisory Panel. ✓ Supported Pink Shirt Day. ✓ Supported Chilliwack Healthier Community (CHC).