Dr. Jose Rizal Monument

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Unveiled on October 23, 2021. The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, the Filipino Airdrie Association, and the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument Project Team worked with the City of Airdrie to enhance public space in Airdrie by installing a monument of Dr. Jose Rizal in Nose Creek Regional Park.

Rizal was a nationalist living in the mid-to-late 1800s who opposed Spanish colonial rule and pushed for democratic rights, freedom, justice and social reforms. He was known for his intellectual prowess and compassion for his countrymen. The Spanish colonial government charged him with inciting rebellion after the Philippine revolution. Rizal was executed on Dec. 30, 1896.

This project is truly a gift to Airdrie as it celebrates the continued efforts of creating a more inclusive and diverse community.