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To mark the 150th birthday of Confederation, we asked local residents from a variety of backgrounds to share their wishes for the future of the capital and the country. Today: Peter Herrndorf.
My family and I moved to Canada from Holland in 1948 in the aftermath of the Second World War. We travelled by ship, arriving in New York City, where we lived for a short period before eventually settling in Winnipeg. I have lived in a number of places since, including Halifax (to attend Dalhousie University), Boston (where I went to the Harvard Business School), and Brandon, Man., where I was a reporter with the Brandon Sun — one of my first jobs in journalism.
My wife and I have lived in Toronto since the early 1970s, but for the past 18 years, I’ve split my time between Toronto and Ottawa. I love different things about each city. Toronto’s multiculturalism is a beacon to the world. The city is a magnet for artists, and on any given night there are countless performances from which to choose. And being a serious sports fan, I see the Raptors and the Blue Jays play as much as I can.
Over the years, however, Ottawa has become a real home to me. People sometimes call it a government town. But to me, that means it’s full of extraordinary people doing really interesting work. The many cultural institutions in this city, including the National Gallery of Canada, the museums, ArtsCourt, La Nouvelle Scène, the Great Canadian Theatre Company, and of course the National Arts Centre – are a gift to us all. The NAC’s architectural rejuvenation project will finally allow the NAC to fully embrace the city, and give the people of Ottawa new, beautiful and transparent public spaces. We hope it will become the living room of the city – a wonderful place to spend time, day or night.
As for Canada, my story is like that of so many immigrants: My love for this country is deeply rooted in the overwhelming sense of safety and welcome we received after enduring the war. And I think in many ways, my life’s work, which has been about telling Canadian stories through journalism, broadcasting and the arts, has been an homage to this country and to the best of its values – values that my family and I encountered so personally. It doesn’t mean that Canada is a perfect country; the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has shown us how much healing there is still to do in our relationships with Indigenous Peoples. But we are learning. At the NAC, we are creating a new Department of Indigenous Theatre. With a full season of programming that will begin in 2019, we believe it will help tell a fuller story of Canada to Canadians.
Peter Herrndorf is president and CEO of the National Arts Centre.
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My family and I moved to Canada from Holland in 1948 in the aftermath of the Second World War. We travelled by ship, arriving in New York City, where we lived for a short period before eventually settling in Winnipeg. I have lived in a number of places since, including Halifax (to attend Dalhousie University), Boston (where I went to the Harvard Business School), and Brandon, Man., where I was a reporter with the Brandon Sun — one of my first jobs in journalism.
My wife and I have lived in Toronto since the early 1970s, but for the past 18 years, I’ve split my time between Toronto and Ottawa. I love different things about each city. Toronto’s multiculturalism is a beacon to the world. The city is a magnet for artists, and on any given night there are countless performances from which to choose. And being a serious sports fan, I see the Raptors and the Blue Jays play as much as I can.
Over the years, however, Ottawa has become a real home to me. People sometimes call it a government town. But to me, that means it’s full of extraordinary people doing really interesting work. The many cultural institutions in this city, including the National Gallery of Canada, the museums, ArtsCourt, La Nouvelle Scène, the Great Canadian Theatre Company, and of course the National Arts Centre – are a gift to us all. The NAC’s architectural rejuvenation project will finally allow the NAC to fully embrace the city, and give the people of Ottawa new, beautiful and transparent public spaces. We hope it will become the living room of the city – a wonderful place to spend time, day or night.
As for Canada, my story is like that of so many immigrants: My love for this country is deeply rooted in the overwhelming sense of safety and welcome we received after enduring the war. And I think in many ways, my life’s work, which has been about telling Canadian stories through journalism, broadcasting and the arts, has been an homage to this country and to the best of its values – values that my family and I encountered so personally. It doesn’t mean that Canada is a perfect country; the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has shown us how much healing there is still to do in our relationships with Indigenous Peoples. But we are learning. At the NAC, we are creating a new Department of Indigenous Theatre. With a full season of programming that will begin in 2019, we believe it will help tell a fuller story of Canada to Canadians.
Peter Herrndorf is president and CEO of the National Arts Centre.
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