Chaffey's Lock Defensible Lockmaster's House

The defensible lockmaster's house at Chaffey's lockstation occupies the north side of Chaffey's Lock Road south of Chaffey's lock.

The Chaffey's defensible lockmaster's house was built of limestone in 1844 as a lower cost alternative to a blockhouse. It was originally a single storey building with a tin roof to protect it from fire and with gun slits to provide defence in case of attack. The house was continuously occupied by five lockmasters from 1844 to 1967. In 1894 the house was renovated with the addition of a second storey, a kitchen, and a pyramidal-shaped roof. On August 16, 1990 The Government of Canada recognized the Chaffey's lockmaster's house as a federal heritage building, according to Treasury Board Heritage Buildings Policy.

Jocelyne Assad Bench

The bench memorializing Jocelyne Assad occupies a location in New Edinburgh Park on the south side of the path on the north shore of the Rideau River.

In loving memory of Jocelyne Assad

À la douce mémoire de Jocelyne Assad

International Mother Language Day Plaque

The plaque commemorating International Mother Language Day occupies a column in the main hallway of Ottawa City Hall on the south side of Laurier Avenue West and west of the Rideau Canal.

Dedicated to 21 February, International Mother Language Day and in Living Memory of Language Martyrs of the World

In November 1999, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day. In November 2018, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, proclaimed this important day to recognize the special role all mother languages hold to individuals and communities.

This day commemorates the glorious language movement that took place in Bangladesh, which before its independence in 1971 as a sovereign country, was known as East Pakistan, a province of the then Pakistan. On February 21, 1952, several students were killed and many were injured from police firing during their peaceful demonstrations demanding for the recognition of Bangla as one of the state languages of the country. This sacrifice of life for language is unique in the world's history.

All languages are treasures of humankind that must be protected. They are powerful instruments in preserving and developing heritage, promoting awareness for cultural diversity, and ultimately strengthening the bond among communities. Language weaves the foundation of our great nation, Canada. Several indigenous languages, French and English, alongside many languages that were brought here by immigrants lay within the threads of Canada's multicultural identity.

Consacrée au 21 février, Journée internationale de la langue maternelle, et à la mémoire des martyrs de la langue du monde entier

En novembre 1999, l'UNESCO (Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture} a déclaré le 21 février Journée internationale de la langue maternelle. En novembre 2018, son honneur Jim Watson, maire de la Ville d'Ottawa, a proclamé cette journée importante en reconnaissance du rôle spécial que toutes les langues maternelles jouent pour les personnes et les communautés.

Cette journée commémore le glorieux mouvement linguistique ayant au lieu au Bangladesh qui, avant d'accéder à l'indépendance en 1971 pour devenir un pays souverain, était alors connu sous le nom de Pakistan oriental et constituait une province du Pakistan. Le 21 février 1952, plusieurs étudients ont été tués et de nombreux autres ont été blessés lors de manifestions pacifiques demandant la reconnaiessance du bangla comme l'une des langues nationales du pays. Le sacrifice de ces vies pour la langue est unique dans l'histoire du monde.

Toutes les langues sont des trésors de l'humanité qui doivent être protégées. Ce sont des instruments puissants de préservation et de développement du patrimoine, de sensibilisation à la diversité culturelle et, finalement, de renforcement des liens entre les communautés. La langue tisse la trame de notre grande nation, le Canada. Plusieurs langues autochtones, le français et l'anglais, ainsi que le nombreuses langues apportées par les immigrants sont autant de fils de l'identité multiculturelle du Canada.

St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church

St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, designated heritage, occupies the southwest corner of MacKay Street and Queen Victoria Street.

THIS CORNERSTONE WAS LAID BY
SIR CHARLES STANLEY
4TH VISCOUNT MONCK
FIRST GOVERNOR GENERAL
OF CANADA
MAY 9TH 1868

1868
ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH

Designed by Thomas Scott, it has been the parish church of many area residents and numerous governors general.

Designated Heritage Property
City of Ottawa

1868
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH

Conçu par Thomas Scott, cet édifice fut l'église paroissiale de nombreux résidents du secteur et d'un grand nombre de gouverneurs généraux.

Classé monument historique
Ville d'Ottawa