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Burlington Mundialization Committee

Mundialization, what is it?

The definition of mundialization is the act of a city or local authority declaring itself a “world citizen” and being aware of global issues with a sense of shared rights and responsibility. The word itself stems from the Latin word “mundus” which means “world”. The concept involves the twinning of cities from around the world, in the belief that peaceful cooperation depends on mutual trust and appreciation among peoples of different nations, races, cultures and systems. Mundialization encourages citizen connections as a way of fostering world peace and global understanding.


Who We Are

The Mundialization Committee is comprised of 15 members from the community at large, 1 member of Council and is assisted by City staff. Established in 1984 the Burlington Mundialization Committee is a citizen committee reporting to City Council through the Community and Corporate Services Committee.

Mandate

To promote the City of Burlington as “A World Community” dedicated to the United Nations philosophy of peaceful co-operation among the peoples of the world.

Responsibilities and Objectives

The committee is involved with numerous programs that promote Burlington as a global community:

  • Organizes a celebration of United Nations Day each year on or about October 24th.
  • Maintains the Twin-City relationships that Burlington has established with Itabashi, Japan and Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
  • Acts as a catalyst, between Itabashi citizens, Apeldoorn citizens and Burlington citizens, through communication, to involve citizens in activities that share our differences and similarities.

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Documents

Burlington Mundialization Committee Meeting Dates

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United Nations Day Speaker Session Feedback

News

Thursday January 19, 2012 - Mr. Taroo Enomoto donates to
Halton Women's Place               

cheque january 19 2012   
A cheque for 100,000 Yen (about C $1,200) was presented at city hall to Halton Women's Place
by Burlington's Mundialization Committee on behalf of Taroo Enomoto, a Japanese citizen from
Burlington's sister city of Itabashi.

Contact Information

Joanne Hyde, Committee Clerk
Phone: 905 335-7600 x7492
Fax: 905 335-7675
E-mail: hydej@burlington.ca