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2.4.2 CULTURE
The Regional Centre has a strong, active and historically diverse maritime
cultural community, one of the key building blocks of a healthy, vibrant and
livable city. Cultural policies can provide a range of incentives to encourage and
enable the ongoing growth of this sector of the social economy , provide support
for emerging artists and craftspeople and give citizens a range of opportunities
to experience and participate in community cultural activities, civic celebrations
and seasonal events.
Cultural Investments
a) Ensure that cultural investments reflect and support the social diversity of
the Regional Centre and its unique mix of arts and cultural expressions,
initiatives, and venues.
First Nations Inclusion
b) Support the development of a plan in collaboration with First Nations’
organizations and groups on the establishment of an engagement protocol
with aboriginal peoples in accordance with HRM’s statement on First
Nations’ reconciliation.
Protocol for Identifying and Protecting First Nations Sites of Significance
c) In recognition of the high potential for the incidence of pre and post contact
archaeological resources in the Regional Centre, consult with First Nations
to develop a protocol for the appropriate identification, protection and
interpretation of sites of cultural value to the Mi’kmaq peoples.
Expanded Live/Work and Home Occupations
d) Expand live/work opportunities for arts and culture activities and relax home
occupation requirements to permit a greater range of uses.
Bonus Density for Arts and Culture Facilities
e) In developing a bonus density strategy for large scale developments in the
Regional Centre, permit the provision and dedication of space for arts and
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cultural activity as a direct community benefit where appropriate.
Pop-up Structures
f) Explore opportunities for innovative and creative pop-up structures, spaces,
and events on public land, including HRM’s right-of-way, throughout the
Regional Centre.
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