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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">We at Fort Langley National Historic Site are currently in the thick of Phase 2 of our management plan which
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">should
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">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?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">This link:
<a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/info/plan/developpement-development" target="_blank">
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/info/plan/developpement-development</a> takes you to our management planning page where you can browse the
<i>What We Heard Report </i>or skim through the full text of the<i> Draft Management Plan</i>. 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">We have many options available to provide feedback:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Email us at <a href="http://fort.langley.pc.gc.ca" target="_blank">fort.langley.pc.gc.ca</a> to provide your comments, arrange a virtual meeting or request a phone call or meeting<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-230057899647758257MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0cm">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Visit <a href="http://www.letstalkparkscanadawestcoast.ca/" target="_blank">
www.letstalkparkscanadawestcoast.ca</a> to complete an online survey on the proposed vision and key strategies<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-230057899647758257MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0cm">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Pop over to our Visitor Centre at the Fort
</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">TONIGHT</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif"> - Wednesday, July 17, from 5 pm to 7 pm</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">
 to provide your feedback and visit with our site curator.  Our address is 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC. 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">To make things simple, I’m pasting a copy of the draft vision and objectives below.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Draft Vision<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">The vision expresses the desired state of the site in 15 to 20 years.
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">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. <u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">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.
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">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.
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">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
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">in their everyday lives. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Key Strategy 1: Building connection</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="m_-230057899647758257Text"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This strategy focuses on the importance of collaboration, community connections and relationships that support the success of Fort Langley NHS.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Parks Canada will strengthen relationships with local First Nations and Métis communities working towards increased Indigenous participation and stewardship at the site</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Parks Canada will strengthen relationships with stakeholders, community members and diverse communities resulting in more meaningful collaborations. 
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Community support and participation from neighbours, volunteers and community groups at the site increases.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Key Strategy 2: Experiencing connection.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">This strategy focuses on connecting visitors to the natural and cultural heritage of the site through high-quality visitor experiences and outreach initiatives.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Visitation at Fort Langley NHS increases in a sustainable manner.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The awareness Fort Langley NHS among Canadians increases through enhanced outreach efforts.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Visitor awareness and understanding of the natural and cultural heritage of Fort Langley NHS increases.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Through continued collaboration with tourism and transportation operators, transportation options and wayfinding information related to accessing Fort Langley NHS improves. 
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">Key Strategy 3: Conserving to connect future generations<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">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.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Built assets at Fort Langley NHS are maintained in fair or better condition according to Parks Canada’s standards and guidelines.
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Environmental impacts are reduced by incorporating green and low-carbon approaches in site operations, asset management and services aligning with the
<i>Greening Government</i> and Parks Canada’s <i>Sustainable Development Strategies</i>. 
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.
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<p class="m_-230057899647758257MsoCommentText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Thank you,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Brigitte Wieronski,
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">BComm</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">(She|Elle)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">National Historic Site & Visitor Experience Manager<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Fort Langley National Historic Site<br>
Parks Canada | Government of Canada<br>
23433 Mavis Ave., Box 129, Fort Langley BC V1M 2R5 <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Gestionnaire, Lieu historique et de l'expérience du visiteur<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">lieu historique national du Fort-Langley<br>
Parcs Canada | Gouvernement du Canada<br>
23433 avenue Mavis, C-P 129, Fort Langley BC V1M 2R5 <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:brigitte.wieronski@pc.gc.ca" target="_blank"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color:black">brigitte.wieronski@pc.gc.ca</span></a></span></u><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Parks Canada -
<b><i>450 000 km² of stories</i></b> | Parcs Canada - <b>450 000 km² d’histoires</b><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><img width="98" height="98" style="width:1.0208in;height:1.0208in" src="cid:ii_190c27f1f019374b64" align="left" hspace="12"><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333">I,
 Brigitte Wieronski, have committed to advancing on the Reconciliation Path.<br>
</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333">View the </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333"><a href="https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA1-J16&cm_locale=en" target="_blank"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color:#006fbf">Reconciliation
 Path</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333">.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333">Moi, Brigitte Wieronski, me suis engagé(e) à avancer sur le Sentier de la
 réconciliation.<br>
Voir le <a href="https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA1-J16&cm_locale=fr" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006fbf">Sentier de la réconciliation</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>

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