[BCMA] Looking for Input - Fort Langley Management Plan
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Hi,
We at Fort Langley National Historic Site are currently in the thick of
Phase 2 of our management plan which should be tabled in parliament this
Fall. We would love to hear if you support the proposed objectives and
vision identified during Phase 1 consultation. Is there anything you want
to see added or changed? Do you have any other input or considerations to
share?
This link:
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/info/plan/developpement-development
takes you to our management planning page where you can browse the *What We
Heard Report *or skim through the full text of the* Draft Management Plan*.
We have many options available to provide feedback:
- Email us at fort.langley.pc.gc.ca to provide your comments, arrange a
virtual meeting or request a phone call or meeting
- Visit www.letstalkparkscanadawestcoast.ca to complete an online survey
on the proposed vision and key strategies
- Pop over to our Visitor Centre at the Fort *TONIGHT** - Wednesday,
July 17, from 5 pm to 7 pm* to provide your feedback and visit with our
site curator. Our address is 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC.
To make things simple, I’m pasting a copy of the draft vision and
objectives below.
*Draft Vision*
The vision expresses the desired state of the site in 15 to 20 years.
*Parks Canada is committed to conserving the natural and cultural heritage
at Fort Langley National Historic Site by providing a level of stewardship
that retains the current level of visitor satisfaction with the visitor
experience offer. The focus is on effective asset management that provides
welcoming and functional spaces that are accessible, clean, and safe.
Landscapes, historic structures, and cultural resources continue to be
cared for, for future generations to appreciate and discover. *
*Fort Langley NHS is known as a place for communities to gather and feel
welcome. It is a place where Indigenous peoples and diverse communities
share their stories. There is acknowledgement of the impact of colonialism
in Canada experienced through a variety of lenses. It is a safe place,
where visitors can reflect on and better understand the lived experiences
and realities of others. *
*Parks Canada cultivates a strong sense of community where cultures
connect, and people celebrate milestones and moments together as they enjoy
the site with their families and are invited to participate as visitor,
volunteer and steward. The site remains relevant in the community with
people taking away their own memories and stories with a desire to come
back to understand more and share their experience with others. *
*Community members, volunteers and employees are passionate, and visitors
are encouraged to connect with nature and culture as well as reflect on
discussions of Canada’s story presented at the site. Visitors leave Fort
Langley NHS inspired to better understand Canada’s history and take
personal actions *in their everyday lives.
*Key Strategy 1: Building connection*
This strategy focuses on the importance of collaboration, community
connections and relationships that support the success of Fort Langley NHS.
· Parks Canada will strengthen relationships with local First Nations
and Métis communities working towards increased Indigenous participation
and stewardship at the site.
· Parks Canada will strengthen relationships with stakeholders,
community members and diverse communities resulting in more meaningful
collaborations.
· Community support and participation from neighbours, volunteers and
community groups at the site increases.
*Key Strategy 2: Experiencing connection. *
This strategy focuses on connecting visitors to the natural and cultural
heritage of the site through high-quality visitor experiences and outreach
initiatives.
· Visitation at Fort Langley NHS increases in a sustainable manner.
· Visitor sense of personal connection to the site increases through
meaningful engagement with employees, partners, and knowledge-holders, as
well as non-personal media such as print media and digital tools.
· The awareness Fort Langley NHS among Canadians increases through
enhanced outreach efforts.
· Visitor awareness and understanding of the natural and cultural
heritage of Fort Langley NHS increases.
· Through continued collaboration with tourism and transportation
operators, transportation options and wayfinding information related to
accessing Fort Langley NHS improves.
*Key Strategy 3: Conserving to connect future generations*
This strategy focuses on conserving Fort Langley NHS’s built assets and,
cultural and natural resources. Parks Canada will focus on long-term
sustainability of cultural heritage assets and cultural resource
management, while recognizing that the reconnecting people to the
riverfront would enhance the visitor experience.
· Built assets at Fort Langley NHS are maintained in fair or better
condition according to Parks Canada’s standards and guidelines.
· Universal accessibility (e.g., ramps, accessible doors, and
gender-neutral washrooms) of the built environment increases at Fort
Langley NHS to provide visitors with meaningful access to the site.
· Landscape and landscape features at the site (e.g., the site’s
escarpment, fruit trees, views, and riverfront property) are trending in
stable condition as a result of developing and implementing a comprehensive
landscape plan.
· Environmental impacts are reduced by incorporating green and
low-carbon approaches in site operations, asset management and services
aligning with the *Greening Government* and Parks Canada’s *Sustainable
Development Strategies*.
· The collection of objects of national significance at Fort Langley
NHS improves because of a thorough assessment by Parks Canada. This
includes deaccessioning and repatriating objects as appropriate which will
help in effective cultural resource management.
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide? Parks Canada
considers all feedback an important part of the consultation on the
management plan for Fort Langley NHS and it will be reflected in the
consultation record.
Thank you,
*Brigitte Wieronski, *BComm
(She|Elle)
National Historic Site & Visitor Experience Manager
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Parks Canada | Government of Canada
23433 Mavis Ave., Box 129, Fort Langley BC V1M 2R5
*brigitte.wieronski at pc.gc.ca <brigitte.wieronski at pc.gc.ca> * | Tel:
604-513-4780
Gestionnaire, Lieu historique et de l'expérience du visiteur
lieu historique national du Fort-Langley
Parcs Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
23433 avenue Mavis, C-P 129, Fort Langley BC V1M 2R5
*brigitte.wieronski at pc.gc.ca <brigitte.wieronski at pc.gc.ca>* | Tél. :
604-513-4780
Parks Canada - *450 000 km2 of stories* | Parcs Canada - *450 000 km2
d’histoires*
I, Brigitte Wieronski, have committed to advancing on the Reconciliation
Path.
View the Reconciliation Path
<https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA1-J16&cm_locale=en>.
Moi, Brigitte Wieronski, me suis engagé(e) à avancer sur le Sentier de la
réconciliation.
Voir le Sentier de la réconciliation
<https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA1-J16&cm_locale=fr>.
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