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74 74 l. Creating Legacies and Images Beyond the Events (How are local festivals and events used to create lasting legacies (venues, programs, infrastructures and images of the City after and in-between events?) Recognizing the long-term value in improving festival infrastructure and having a year-round presence to stay top of mind, Winnipeg's festivals and events are committed to creating legacies and images beyond the event dates. From brand new to improved venues, to year-round programming, there are many ways the city's signature events contribute to building Winnipeg's legacy as a vibrant festival city, and below are some significant examples. The Winnipeg International Children's Festival Inc (WICF) also hosts Circus and Magic Partnerships (C.A.M.P.) in Northern Manitoba and in Winnipeg during spring break. The C.A.M.P programs provide training in the circus arts and a positive, self-esteem boosting experience for hundreds of needy youth each year. In addition, the WICF acts as a resource for organizations and community groups looking for Winnipeg entertainment or looking to present community-based programming. Festival staff have also worked with organizations across Canada looking to establish their own social circus programs. Due to this, WICF has helped establish similar circus programs in Calgary, Saskatoon, Red Deer and Vancouver. Winnipeg Folk Festival is celebrating its 45th festival, so the legacy already exists in that it is a tradition for many Winnipeggers and many ex-pats who've moved away to come home specifically at this time of year to reunite with their families and participate in the festival. WFF has helped to create infrastructure in Birds Hill Park, both through site redevelopment a few years ago which improved pathways, roads, lighting, and water systems, and through its annual contribution of some camping fees, which goes towards mutually beneficial needs such as equipment and traffic implements. WFF has grown from the festival weekend to a year-round organization that presents and supports folk music programming and education as well through its Folk School (both found at the festival and throughout the year), which teaches instruments such as ukulele, harmonica, mandolin, banjo and guitar. The WFF Young Performers Program hosts up to 35 multi-talented musicians aged 14 to 24 and offers mentorship and workshopping opportunities with festival performers who will share a wealth of knowledge about the industry, in addition to technical skills and song writing tips. The participants get to perform in front of a festival audience during the festival weekend and are also given opportunities to participate in other concerts and events throughout the year, such as opening acts for touring musicians and the City Hall Courtyard series in the summer in partnership with the City of Winnipeg. Local venues are supported through the "Hear All Year" series which presents over 40 artists throughout the year. The library series programs folk music twice a month – one specifically for families and one that emulates the festival workshop model. From a sports perspective, the 2017 Canada Summer Games has had a huge, long-lasting impact on Winnipeg's sports infrastructure and community building. Some important aspects of the 2017 Canada Summer Games' legacy include enhanced infrastructure via new facilities and facility upgrades to: » Newly created The Canada Games Sport for Life Centre » University Stadium track resurfacing at University of Manitoba » Newly created Sargent Park Beach Volleyball Centre » Newly created Bison Butte Mountain Bike Course » Investments at the Pan Am Pool » Larger investments in the future of sport Dan Harper