J X £ ‘<14 ■ - A - ^ • J? ■a? J <ar I os * 4 * A ’ t i * £ -A: ■ .* « ? ^ .^s•' ,£\Vk,/% ‘ / A S T ^ < -%>ys+f ■ .,£*•* ( - . > / w r • j t * I £ f . vs^ the georgian Sir George Williams University Any event with the scope of the 1967 Man and His World Expo jo b s? To stimulate the intelligence and ingenuity of participants and Expo’s employment opportuni­ ration “intends to make every World Exposition in prospective visitors alike, world exhibitions usually have a central ties will offer students an ef­ human effort possible to hire unifying theme. Expo 67’s theme, ‘'Man and His World”, was inspired fective and interesting means of university students.” This point Montreal can be only by the title of the book “Terre des Hommes” (published in English participation. It has been estim­ was emphasized in view of the as “Wind, Sand and Stars”) by the French author, poet and aviator, ated that 3,000 new employees problems that arise : hiring dates Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The underlying philosophy of this work, will be needed, 650 of which (April 17-21) and training pe­ as good as its organ­ and of Expo’s theme, is sununcd up in a passage in which Saint- could be students. Concessionai­ riods will fall before the end of Exupery wrote : res will need approximately 2,300 the academic year, and students izers and executive... "To be a man... is to feel that through one's own people for restaurants, boutiques, will have to return to lectures contribution one helps to build the world." etc., and exhibitors might hire before the end of the Exhibition. In developing this theme and translating it into tangible form, up to 300 students. Students will be required for Expo 67 will seek to present not merely a static commemoration of such jobs as tickets collectors, man and his achievements, but rather a dynamic portrait of man A spokesman in the Personnel ushers, parking lot and ride at­ in action. “Man and His World” will tell the story of man’s hopes Office stressed that the Corpo­ tendants, waiters, etc. and aspirations, his ideas and endeavors. The focus will be shifted from rivalries between nations to the interdependence of men of all nations. The Exhibition will use the most modern display techniques to dramatize man’s achievements in the realms of ideas, culture and Expo Supplement science. The Corporation has set aside more than 20 acres for strategically placed Theme pavilions in which the concept will be developed Executive Editor Allen E. Nutik through exhibits grouped under the following headings : Senior Editor Frank Brayton Associate Editors Morris Rosenfeld “Man the Creator” “Man in the Community” Howard Arfin “Man the Explorer” W e of the georgian »re proud to present this supplement as our “Man the Producer” Centennial project. Expo 67 is a Canadian endeavor, and as Jean Drapeau “Man the Provider” such involves all Canadians, as well as people from all parts of Ten million people are expected to make a total of 35 million our world. We offer this paper in an attempt to instill in all Director of the Canadian Corpo­ paid visits to Expo 67. Forty per cent of them will be residents of who see it a feeling of excitement in Canada's Centennial, and ration for the 19C7 World Ex­ Canada, with half of them coming from the Greater Montreal area more particularly, its biggest show. hibition, Montreal Mayor Jean alone. Fifty per cent of the visitors will come from the U.S.A. and Drapeau is that person whose The Editors the rest of the world. efforts brought to this city the far-reaching international event, commonly known as Expo ’67. Pierre Dupuy His Excellency Monsieur Pierre Dupuy is Commissioner General of the 1967 World Exhibition. Robert F. Shaw Robert F. Shaw is Expo 67’s Deputy Commissioner General and is also Vice-President of the Canadian Corporation for the 1967 World Exhibition. Edward Churchill Colonel Churchill was loaned by the Department of National De­ fence in order that he may bring to the Corporation his vast ex­ perience in the building of vir­ tually all types of structures likely to be needed at the World Exhibition. Andrew Kniewasser Mr. Andrew Graham Kniewasser is the Director General of the Canadian Corporation for the 1967 W orld Exhibition. Canadian Pavilion “Katimavik”, the Canadian pavilion’s inverted pyramid will not only dominate the 11%-acre site of the pavilion itself, but will no doubt also become the most memorable aspect of the entire world’s fair. A 35% translucent roof will Another feature of Canadian top the steel, wood, and con­ participation in EXPO is the crete superstructure of the 1,000 Arts Centre, a 252 by 234 foot ton building. classical structure of exposed The main exhibit area which steel framings completely en­ covers 90,000 square feet is closed by bronze glass. The cen­ massed, like a three leave clov­ ter contains a 500-seat theatre er, around “Katimavik”, under constructed of concrete blocks 14 pyramidal roofs. This roofing for the walls and roof. system spans up to 60 feet, and The People Tree which stands The 109 foot high "Katimavik", one of the major highlights of EXPO '67 and focal is clad with translucent vinyl at the entrance of the pavilion fabric in off-white. is a 66 foot “maple tree” made point of Canadian participation in the world exhibition. of laminated wood. Two spiraled Two restaurants will be situat­ orange and yellow, the mural aspects of Canada’s progress in ramps, between interlocking plat­ ed on the site of the Canadian will create a pleasant and relax­ this area. Such specific titles as forms, make the tree’s leaves ac­ pavilion — La Toundra and The ing atmosphere. Mapping and Surveying and cessible to the public. 500 of Buffet. La Toundra will attempt La Toundra will feature such Photogrammetry, Fish Ladder, the nylon panel leaves will carry to capture the spirit of a High delicacies as whale steak, iklaluk Industry Photo Essay, and Water­ silk-screen reproductions of pho­ Arctic atmosphere through the (Arctic char), buffalo steaks, fall with Uses of Water will be tographs depicting Canadians at use of Eskimo murals, carvings, and international fare as well. on display in order that EXPO work or at leisure. and tapestries, as well as Eskimo Light foods will be available can be an educational as well as In the base o f the “ Katima­ prints on the menu covers. from snack bars located about a cultural and entertaining ex­ vik”, a rotating theatre will take Chairs, for example, will have the site. perience. the audiences through 400 years seal hide upholstery. The decor Among the exhibits that will In the realm of the performing of Canada’s history presented in of La Toundra was designed by be on display in the pavilion is arts, such entertainers as Les movies on the screens of five Rudi Kovach of Vancouver, B.C. the Land of Canada. This exhibit Feux Follets and other cultural different theatres. The topics of Cafeteria style service will be will feature a film and song pre­ groups and well known Canadian the films are exploration, settle­ available in The Buffet, the de­ sentation of the country’s geo­ celebrities will be performing ment and conflict, confederation, cor of which will be dominated graphy. A sculptured wall of daily in the theater of the Can­ expansion and growth, and Can­ by a large and colourful mural welded steel will supplement this adian pavilion. More than 40 The Tree of the People of ada today. Each of the films by Montreal’s Madeleine Arbour. presentation. paintings by the artists of this Canada which contains over were produced by a different Made of laminated wood, treat­ Resources and Energy will 1,000 leaves, 500 of which film-maker to achieve a variety ed cardboard and paper cables, feature numerous exhibits that country will be on display in the contain photos of Canadians. of cinematic styles. in vibrant tones of magenta, will symbolize the important art gallery as well. One unique feature of the Que­ bec pavilion will be the compact tours that have been arranged Quebec for visitors who will not have enough time for the full exhibi­ tion tour. The ten minute tours will provide visitors with an over-all view of all exhibits Pavilion without examining any closely. The Pavilion itself is a striking- “Three key words sum up the economic and social structures piece of architecture in the shape themes which will be illustrated and political and cultural institu­ of a truncated pyramid. The in the Quebec Pavilion. tions commensurate with his as­ pirations.” architects chose the most chal­ CHALLENGE lenging course by designing a STRUGGLE This is the philosophy behind glass house surrounded by water. DRIVE Quebec’s participation at EXPO. A great deal of research went “The challenge to man of the Three young sculptors have been into finding tinted glass reflect­ vast and savage land which con­ contracted to supply the provin­ ing 75% of the daylight, so as fronted the first French explorers cial pavilion with a suitable to make the walls of the pavilion and where today the builders of work of art to symbolize this look like large mirrors. At night, New Quebec carry on their concept. the transparent glass walls will ceaseless struggle. transform the pavilion into a They are Paul Montreuil, a “The struggle of man who huge showcase. French-Canadian; Pierre Hey- transforms the land under harsh The building housing Quebec’s vaert, the Belgian leader of the climatic conditions and develops participation in EXPO covers an The Quebec Pavilion is composed of specially treated glass group; and Peter Gnass, a Ger­ the resources of soil and subsoil.