• Commemorating Hope and Freedom at the Gordie Howe International Bridge

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    The land where the Gordie Howe International Bridge project is located holds a rich historical past. For thousands of years, it has served as Anishinaabe Territory for the Three Fires Confederacy, consisting of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations. The Sandwich, Ontario, community is the oldest continuous European settlement area in Ontario, with French settlers arriving in the late 1700s. And to many escaping the US slave trade through the Underground Railroad, Windsor-Detroit was a destination representing hope and freedom for themselves and for their offspring. Many of these descendants remain in Sandwich and the Windsor-Essex-Kent region today, remembering the arduous efforts their ancestors undertook to obtain better lives and liberty. 

  • Underground Railroad Commemorative Artwork to be Included at the Gordie Howe International Bridge

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    The Gordie Howe International Bridge project team is honoured to recognize an important part of the region’s history through a new art commission that symbolizes hope and freedom for past, current and future generations. 

  • Commemorating The Underground Railroad At The Canadian Port Of Entry

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    To commemorate the area’s role on the Underground Railroad and the contributions its travellers provided to the region, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project will include artwork at the Canadian Port of Entry recognizing this important part of history.

  • Celebrating International Women’s Day at WDBA

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    March 8 marks International Women’s Day. It’s a global day to uplift women and celebrate their achievements, while also acknowledging the work still to be done to achieve gender parity. 

  • 9 Things to Know: About Art Panels at the Canadian Port of Entry

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    With roots in southern Ontario, Sara Graham was the artist chosen to work with the Gordie Howe International Bridge team to develop an artistic installation for the façade of the maintenance building at the Canadian Port of Entry. This commission will welcome travellers, showcasing positive imagery and inspiring conversation. Here are some quick facts on the artistic design and installation process. 

  • Public Art Commission Unveiled at the Gordie Howe International Bridge

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    The Gordie Howe International Bridge project team is excited to unveil a public art commission that will provide a welcoming and unique experience for future bridge users.

  • Showcasing Canadian culture: New art unveiled for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project

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    On February 15, 2023, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project team unveiled new art panels on the exterior of the maintenance building at the Canadian Port of Entry, designed by Canadian artist Sara Graham.

  • New Community Benefits Plan Investments Announced for Windsor and Detroit

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    On February 1, 2023, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project team announced $2.3 (CDN) million of Community Benefits Plan funding has been invested into new initiatives. 

  • 2023 Community Benefits Plan Additions

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    A key feature of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project is the inclusion of a Community Benefits Plan. Launched in June 2019, the Community Benefits Plan reflects community priorities and includes two components, the Workforce Development and Participation Strategy and the Neighbourhood Infrastructure Strategy.