CORPORATE SUMMARY
1984 - 2007 WordImage, Ottawa, Canada
WordImage, owned and operated by Janet B. Uren, offers a range of communication services, including the development or writing of exhibitions, institutional and family histories, visitor guides, feature articles, annual reports and corporate plans, speeches, newsletters and promotional materials and websites.
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
1993 - 1996
1975 - 1978
1967 - 1971
1984 - present
1993 - 1995
1991 - 1992
1983 - 1984
1982 - 1983
1981 - 1982
1980 - 1981
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
Post-graduate studies in History
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Master of Arts, English
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English/Spanish
Principal, WordImage Inc.
Senior Writer/Editor, Creative Services
National Capital Commission
Ottawa, Ontario
Teacher (English)
The English School
Scalea, Italy
Editor
What’s On in Ottawa-Hull
The Ottawa Newcomer
Wedding Bells
Ottawa, Ontario
Writer/Editor
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Ottawa, Ontario
Editor
The Enterpriser
Ottawa, Ontario
Editor
The Cottager
Ottawa, Ontario
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1977 - 1980 Assistant (latterly Associate) Editor
Canadian Geographic Magazine
Royal Canadian Geographic Society
Ottawa, Ontario
RECENT EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Exhibits
The Greeks, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2008 [audio-guide]
Walking Tour of National Historic Sites in Toronto, Parks Canada, 2008 [online]
On the Road North: The Journey to Freedom of Black Canadians, Virtual Museum of
Canada, Agora Learning Centre, 2008 [online]
On the Road North: The Journey to Freedom of Black Canadians, Parks
Canada/Department of Canadian Heritage, 2007-08
The Magnificent, The Merry and The Mundane: The Display Windows of the Eaton’s
Department Stores, Archives of Ontario, 2007-08 [online]
Eyewitness: Thomas Burrowes on the Rideau Canal, Archives of Ontario, 2007 [online]
Quest for the Capital, City of Ottawa Archives, 2007
A Capital Choice: 150 th Anniversary of Canada’s Capital, National Capital Commission,
2007
The River: Witness to the Building of the Capital, National Capital Commission, 2007
Treasures from Beijing, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2007 [audio-guide]
Canada, Face to Face, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2006
Streetscape II, National Capital Commission, 2005
Leamy Lake Interpretive Project, National Capital Commission, 2005
Acres of Dreams, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2005
Books
Minto: Skating Through Time, 1904 – 2004 (Ottawa: Minto Skating Club), 2003
Voices: From Elmwood School, 1915-2000 (Ottawa: Elmwood School/Baird, O’Keefe), 2000
A Capital Adventure: A Discovery Guide to Canada’s Capital Region (Ottawa: National
Capital Commission), 2000
Parlange: Story of a Louisiana Family (Ottawa: Thomas A. Allen), 1996
Articles
“Perennial Delight,” Ottawa Interiors, 2009 [publication pending]
“The Scientist-Gardener of Carrigliath,” Ottawa Magazine, June 2008
“Canadian Club: 7 Rideau Gate,” Ottawa Interiors, 2008
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Web Writing
AWARDS
“History in the Making,” Ottawa Magazine, October 2007
“Wearing Its Age Lightly: Restoration of the Library of Parliament,” Ottawa
Magazine, December 2006
“The man who lit up Ottawa,” Ottawa Magazine, March 2006
“A Quite Private Light: Lillias Ahearn Southam, 1888-1962,” Ottawa City Woman,
March 2006
“Catherine The Great: Arts For The Empire: Masterworks of the State Hermitage
Museum, Russia,” NUVO Magazine, November 2005
“Cause for Rejoicing,” Ottawa City Woman, Summer 2004
“Labour of Love,” Ottawa City Woman, Winter 2004
Canada’s Official Residences, National Capital Commission, 2008
Canada’s Capital: Introduction to the National Capital Region, National Capital
Commission Website, 2008
Lesson Plans (relating to online exhibits), Archives of Ontario, 2007
Corporate Website, National Capital Commission, 2002
Award of Excellence, 2007
Interpretation Canada
For the Leamy Lake Interpretation Project
Gold Pinnacle Award, 2004-05
From the International Festivals and Events Association: Best Miscellaneous
Printed Materials (Multiple Pages)
For the National Capital Commission Annual Report
Gold Medal, 2000
From the International Festivals and Events Association: Best Miscellaneous
Printed Materials (Multiple Pages)
For A Capital Adventure: Confederation Boulevard Guide
Silver Medal, 1999
From the International Festivals and Events Association: Best Educational Program
For “A Capital Century,” National Capital Commission Centennial Exhibition
Awards for Excellence, 1999-2000, 1998-99 and 1996-97
From the Auditor General of Canada
For the National Capital Commission Corporate Plans and Annual Reports
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