vides a place for people to sit down and rest, chat, have lunch, read or what have you. I think that's appropriate.
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| Major Donors since 1993 Eiko Emori Carroll Holland James and Annette McCoubrey CRB Foundation GE Canada National Assoiciation of Friendship Centres Vincent Spirito and Sons Welch LLP Designed, engraved and installed by Martel and Sons, Inc. |
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| THE CANADIAN TRIBUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS Held high on the Monument in English and French are the words "Equality, Dignity, Rights" from the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These three concepts are inscribed on 73 granite plaques in Aboriginal languages spoken in Canada, using syllabics or Roman orthography. Grouped in language families, the plaques are located on the interior walls, known as the "House of Canada." An Algonquin statement accompanying the language plaques acknowledges that this symbolic monument stands on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishnabe People. |
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| The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights celebrates the desire of people to live in freedom and dignity and to share equal rights. Enter the Tribute. A path traces a symbolic procession through a portal transcribed with the first words of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Tribute was conceived by a community of volunteers from across Canada engaged in the struggle for the rights of all people. It was created by the artist, Melvin Charney. Sparked in 1983 by the struggle of the Polish trade union Solidarność and dedicated on September 30, 1990, in the presence of the Dalai Lama of Tibet, The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights is a reminder that until all rights are respected, none are secure. |
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| The land upon which this structure stands is part of the traditional territories of the Algonquin Anishnabe People. We have occupied these lands since time immemorial. It is fitting that this symbol should stand here as a reminder of the suffering of oppressed people everywhere and of our faith in the wisdom of the Great Spirit and the promise of life, dignity, freedom and equality for all living beings. We welcome all who come here to share in our hope. |
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| While I was photographing the memorial this pigeon landed right near me and its body language pretty much said, "Take my picture." So I did. |
