Series contains records created by the Mayor’s Office during the Mayor’s participation in civic ceremonies, awards presentations, or other special events undertaken in or for the City of Burnaby. Records include: photographs, correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, progr…
Series contains records created by the Mayor’s Office during the Mayor’s participation in civic ceremonies, awards presentations, or other special events undertaken in or for the City of Burnaby. Records include: photographs, correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, programmes, agendas, proclamations, plaques, itineraries, invitations, and ceremonial certificates and memorabilia.
As the official representative for the citizens of Burnaby, the Mayor hosts and attends numerous ceremonies and special events throughout his/her term in office. Included in this series are records from events such as the 1984 and 1997 B. C. Summer Games, the 1992 Burnaby Centennial celebrations, and the 1971 Royal Visit from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. During the course of these events, the City of Burnaby often is presented with ceremonial plaques, letters, or certificates that commemorate the special occasions and this material is included in the series.
The Mayor is also responsible for seeing that awards are bestowed upon other deserving parties and ensures that achievements and special occasions are formally recognized by the City of Burnaby. Each year the Mayor presents the Kushiro Cup Award – which is named after Burnaby’s Sister City Kushiro, Japan – to an outstanding Burnaby resident and hosts such functions as municipal appreciation dinners. The records that are produced while carrying out these activities include criteria lists, resumes, correspondence, proclamations, and certificates.
Photograph of Barbara Whiticar, Arts Award winner for promotion of the arts. Whiticar, a member of the Burnaby Clef Society won for her time and expertise in getting youth interested and encouraging their progress in music.
Photograph of Barbara Whiticar, Arts Award winner for promotion of the arts. Whiticar, a member of the Burnaby Clef Society won for her time and expertise in getting youth interested and encouraging their progress in music.
Photograph of a woman identified as Gladys of The Dance Society receiving her award from an unidentified man. The Dance Society was the winner of an Arts Award for financial support of the arts. The Society donated money to help pay for the Shadbolt Centre of the Arts.
Photograph of a woman identified as Gladys of The Dance Society receiving her award from an unidentified man. The Dance Society was the winner of an Arts Award for financial support of the arts. The Society donated money to help pay for the Shadbolt Centre of the Arts.
Photograph of the presentation of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award to Daryl Wong (left) from Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the presentation of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award to Daryl Wong (left) from Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the presentation of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award to Daryl Wong (left) from Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the presentation of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award to Daryl Wong (left) from Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the presentation of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award to Daryl Wong (left) from Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the presentation of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award to Daryl Wong (left) from Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award winner Daryl Wong being congratulated by his family and friends. Burnaby Mayor W. Copeland, Ellen Wirick,Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society, and Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society are also among the group.
Photograph of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award winner Daryl Wong being congratulated by his family and friends. Burnaby Mayor W. Copeland, Ellen Wirick,Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society, and Don Wrigley, President of the Burnaby Historical Society are also among the group.
Photograph of the dedication of the picnic site at Deer Lake Park in honour of Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles organized by the Burnaby Historical Society. Pictured cutting the ribbon are; Joan Sawicki, Millie Canessa, Mayor W. Copeland, and unidentified.
Photograph of the dedication of the picnic site at Deer Lake Park in honour of Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles organized by the Burnaby Historical Society. Pictured cutting the ribbon are; Joan Sawicki, Millie Canessa, Mayor W. Copeland, and unidentified.
Photograph of the dedication of the picnic site at Deer Lake Park in honour of Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles organised by the Burnaby Historical Society. Pictured sitting at the picnic table are; Mae Murray, Ruby Johnson, and Hazel L'Estrange.
Photograph of the dedication of the picnic site at Deer Lake Park in honour of Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles organised by the Burnaby Historical Society. Pictured sitting at the picnic table are; Mae Murray, Ruby Johnson, and Hazel L'Estrange.
Photograph of Denis Nokony, of Burnaby Parks and Recreation receiving an Arts Award of behalf of Don Wrigley. Don was recognised for his contribution to the revival of the carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Photograph of Denis Nokony, of Burnaby Parks and Recreation receiving an Arts Award of behalf of Don Wrigley. Don was recognised for his contribution to the revival of the carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society scholarship presentation.The Society's Secretary Ellen Wirick, President Don Wriggley, and Jack Muldar present the award to the 1996 winner; Eva St. Jean.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society scholarship presentation.The Society's Secretary Ellen Wirick, President Don Wriggley, and Jack Muldar present the award to the 1996 winner; Eva St. Jean.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society scholarship presentation.The Society's Secretary Ellen Wirick, President Don Wriggley, and Jack Muldar present the award to the 1996 winner; Eva St. Jean.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society scholarship presentation.The Society's Secretary Ellen Wirick, President Don Wriggley, and Jack Muldar present the award to the 1996 winner; Eva St. Jean.
This portion of the interview is about the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society’s reaction to the final 1995 agreement which met its goal to preserve the conservation area. Steve Mancinelli describes the ceremony at which Mayor Drummond awarded the Society Burnaby’s 1998 Environment Award. He talk…
This portion of the interview is about the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society’s reaction to the final 1995 agreement which met its goal to preserve the conservation area. Steve Mancinelli describes the ceremony at which Mayor Drummond awarded the Society Burnaby’s 1998 Environment Award. He talks about his letter writing and his belief about the positive impact people can have if they get politically involved. He illustrates his point with examples.
Recording is of an interview with Steve Mancinelli conducted by Kathy Bossort. Steve Mancinelli was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the activities of the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society between 1988 and 1997 and its advocacy for the protection of green space on Burnaby Mountain prior to the land transfer from SFU to Burnaby in 1995. Steve Mancinelli also talks about his other environmental and political activities, recreation on Burnaby Mountain, and the value of its natural assets.
Biographical Notes
Stephen Mancinelli was born in Vancouver in 1953 to Mario and Joan Mancinelli, one of three sons. The Mancinelli family moved to Burnaby in 1955 to the Cascade-Schou District. Steve attended Schou School (Gr. 1- 7) and Moscrop School (Gr. 8-10), playing as a child in the bush on the future Discovery Park site, before the family moved to Port Coquitlam. Steve moved back to Burnaby when he was 18, married his wife Glenda in 1980, and raised his family of two daughters (Julia and Aimee) in the Capital Hill District, before moving to Coquitlam in 2002. Employed as a sheet metal worker for 25 years, Steve has recently worked as a custodian for Coquitlam School District 43 for 19 years. Steve was one of the founding members of the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society, and has also been a member of the Capital Hill Community Association, on the Board of Directors for Burnaby Psychiatric Services, and a Regional Director for the Green Party. Steve took an early interest in organic gardening, planting trees, and finding inventive ways to recycle waste and promote responsible use of the environment. Steve’s experience working on environmental issues was an important asset to the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society, which formed ca. 1988 to become a key advocate for preserving parkland on Burnaby Mountain. The Society was awarded the City of Burnaby 1998 Environment Award in Communications for its work in preserving the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. In 2001 Steve was awarded an Environmental Star in Community Stewardship for being “active in preserving and enhancing Burnaby’s natural environment for over thirty years”.
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Photograph of an unidentified girl receiving the "Know No Limits" youth award from the Kinsmen Rehabilitation foundation. Pictured in the wheelchair is Robb Dunfield, speaker, artist and entrepreneur. Three unidentified men are also in the photograph.
Photograph of an unidentified girl receiving the "Know No Limits" youth award from the Kinsmen Rehabilitation foundation. Pictured in the wheelchair is Robb Dunfield, speaker, artist and entrepreneur. Three unidentified men are also in the photograph.
Photograph of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award winner Daryl Wong (left) being congratulated by Burnaby Mayor W. Copeland, and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Photograph of the 1995 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award winner Daryl Wong (left) being congratulated by Burnaby Mayor W. Copeland, and Ellen Wirick, Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.