Frances Sanderson spoke on behalf on the First Nations, addressing the fact that there is no Aboriginal museum, and that her culture is one that is still struggling to gain recognition. She pointed out that local initiative and grassroots activities are necessary. First Nations, if we lose it, it's gone. We need to foster a pride in who we are. It's an opportunity for all multicultural organizations to be proud of who they are.
Culture needs to be kept in the community.
A gentleman representing community theatres pointed out that the City's presentation very much focused on the economic value of culture to the city. He pointed out that arts and culture also bring an enhanced quality of life to the city, which must also be accounted for. The issue of The Guild was also addressed. Alice Walter, of Cliffhanger productions pointed out the need to build something from the community and artists up, rather than to create a plan and try to fit the artists in afterward. There was support from the group about reviving the one time Guild of All Arts, created by Rosa and Spencer Clark.