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Request for Proposal: Looking to partner with a Treaty 7 Indigenous Artist
Team Ward 9 is seeking proposals from Indigenous artists with a connection to Treaty 7 land interested in partnering to design and create an illustrated map about water. This map will highlight water resources, infrastructure, and landmarks, while sharing stories and raising awareness about water conservation, management, history, and the importance of water in Ward 9 and through Calgary.
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Calgary is experiencing a housing crisis. One in five Calgary households are unable to afford where they currently live. Additionally, we expect 110,000+ new residents to move to our city over the next four years.
We have a new map! The Eventful City Guide to Ward 9 Map pays tribute to the City of Calgary’s flagship work on arts and culture: The Eventful City Strategy, showcasing all that makes Calgary a world-class leader in arts and culture and highlighting the vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhoods of Ward 9 that play a vital role in setting our beloved Calgary up for long-term success.
With warmer days and lots of sunshine in the forecast ahead, we hope you are able to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful things spring has to offer! This months newsletter contains a lot of information, but of course, we aren’t able to include everything. If you are looking for updates on what’s happening in your community, check out the community specific pages on our website. We also share broader Ward 9 and City updates on the W9 News page..
Ward 9 is working on a new map, sharing the story of the unique and diverse voices that make our great Ward 9 neighbourhoods thrive. So - we want to know: who in your life embodies true community spirit? Who is working tirelessly to help their neighbours? Who shows up whenever they’re needed? Who is laying the groundwork to make life better for themselves and the people in their community? Maybe that person is YOU!
Have you seen our latest Ward 9 Food Access Map? It is a snapshot in time as to the state of food access in Ward 9 as well as the beginning of a conversation as to how we may best reintegrate food back into a more resilient understanding of our habitat. Order your free copy today!
Budget week is coming up soon and Council needs to hear from you! You can make an impact by speaking to your values and aspirations as part of this important work.