Welcome to the Sidney Sister Cities Association
We link people with people, community with community,
and support The Town of Sidney on the world stage.
The mission of Sister Cities International is to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.
Our Statement of Purpose as a committee and in association with the Town of Sidney,
is to promote greater understanding and respect between the citizens of the Saanich Peninsula and Anacortes, USA; Cairns, Australia and Niimi, Japan (and any future sister cities).
Our Goals:
• A not for profit organization with bylaws filed in the Town Hall of Sidney.
• To develop exchanges, programmes, and/or activities between our Sister Cities.
• To serve as hosts and international guides to our Sister City delegations.
• To provide financial assistance to support Sister City iniatives.
Our Objectives:
1. To promote international tourism between our Sister Cities.
2. Support increased understanding of international issues.
3. Support artistic and cultural exchanges and partnerships.
Executive: Sharon Stoneman, Trudie Carrier, Susan Mercer, Chris McCarthy