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  • October 17, 2024

    Introducing our Guest Speakers for our Local Artist Showcase!

    At our Local Artist Showcase on November 1st, we’ll be welcoming TWO guest speakers to talk about heritage and art: Jordan Van Sewell and Jen Arnold! Here’s a bit more info on these talented artists, as well as a few examples of their work.

  • October 15, 2024

    Grand Opening of the Gregg Building Lofts!

    On Friday, October 11th, 2024, the Gregg Building Lofts at 52 Albert Street officially opened! Heritage Winnipeg’s President, Greg Agnew attended the event, hosted by the building owner Jay Knysh, which included good friends, delicious food, live entertainment, fun dancing and tours of the newly renovated building. It was a wonderful evening celebrating all the…

  • October 2, 2024

    War Veteran Statue to be Relocated to Brookside Cemetery

    The First World War Veteran statue in front of the Former Bank of Montreal (335 Main Street) is set to be relocated to Brookside Cemetery (3001 Notre Dame Ave.) to make way for the reopening of Portage and Main.

  • September 28, 2024

    Year In Review: Heritage Winnipeg’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

    Heritage Winnipeg’s 2024 Annual General Meeting was held on September 26, 2024 in Celebration Hall at the historic Millennium Centre. It was nice to gather with heritage supporters and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the engaging keynote presentation about Northwest Winnipeg by Kenneth Ingram. We would like to thank all our members, donors and volunteers over the…

  • September 27, 2024

    A New Chapter for Portage Place Mall: an Update on SCO and True North’s Redevelopment Project

    Heritage Winnipeg would like to congratulate True North on their confirmed purchase of Portage Place Mall. At a press conference on Friday, September 27th 2024, True North Real Estate Development announced that they plan to redevelop this 1.2 million square foot building for multi-use space, for residential, health care, and community support, in partnership with the Southern Chiefs Organization. This project is being supported by all three levels of government.

  • Welcoming Three New Heritage Winnipeg Board Members

    Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors – Kenneth Ingram, Matthew Jacobi and Roland Sawatzky! With diverse backgrounds, experiences and specialties, they bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization. We are also excited for the fresh insights, energy and enthusiasm from our new board members, helping us…

  • September 24, 2024

    Shards Discarded from Air Canada Window Park

    Last week, the City of Winnipeg began demolition of Air Canada Window Park at 355 Portage Avenue to begin work on the park’s new design. The site was home to a number of shards from demolished historic buildings, which were thoughtlessly destroyed during the demolition process.

  • September 10, 2024

    “Showcase Our Heritage” Art Contest Submissions and Winners

    Over the past summer, Heritage Winnipeg hosted our first ever art contest! We invited artists of all backgrounds, skill levels, and styles to share a piece of visual artwork that engaged with Winnipeg’s built heritage. In response, we received 19 submissions!

  • National Trust Conference

    Tue., Nov. 12, - Sat., Nov. 16, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    in 25 days

    The National Trust Conference (with Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals & Indigenous Heritage Circle) is Canada’s largest heritage learning & networking event. Every year, the conference brings together 500+ individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including professionals (new and established), artisans and advocates, developers, planners, heritage site operators, researchers, students, and volunteers from across Canada and beyond. This lively annual gathering includes challenging and fascinating case studies and lessons from heritage practice, communities, and industry, as well as productive debate and goal-setting discussions.

    National Trust Conference 2024

    Building Bridges

    The National Trust Conference will be in Montreal this year with heritage volunteers, policymakers, and professionals from across Canada. This year’s theme, Building Bridges, will explore the connection of places, cultures and practices. The conference will have five tracks: “From the Drawing Board to the Worksite: Techniques, Materials and Practitioners,” “Historic Structures Meeting Contemporary Requirements,” “Climate Imperative and Historic Buildings and Places,” “Advancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation” and “Removing Systemic Barriers to Heritage-Led Reuse.” Discover how heritage is a social and economic force, discuss sensitive additions to historic places and heritage districts, gain empowerment through heritage advocacy sessions, and participate in partnership learning to better safeguard Indigenous legacy. Meet peers from all throughout Canada, as well as potential employers or project collaborators. You don’t want to miss this important event!

    Upcoming
    National Trust Conference website

  • Under The Dome Heritage Winnipeg’s Fundraiser

    Fri., Nov. 8, - Sat., Nov. 9, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

    in 21 days

    Millennium Centre

    389 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    On November 8th, 1873, the City of Winnipeg was officially incorporated, with the first council meeting taking place in January, 1874. Join Heritage Winnipeg on the anniversary of this important date for our Under The Dome fundraiser. We will be celebrating Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary and raising funds to ensure our rich collection of built heritage stands tall for another 150 years! It will be a wonderful evening with entertainment, drinks and amazing food in the magnificent Millennium Centre. Only 200 event tickets available!

    TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

    Upcoming
    Visit the event website to purchase tickets

  • Heritage Winnipeg Presents: Local Artist Showcase at the Millennium Centre

    Fri., Nov. 1, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    in 14 days

    Millennium Centre

    389 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    On Friday, November 1st, Heritage Winnipeg will be participating in First Fridays for the first time ever! Join us at the Millennium Centre for a one-night-only local artist showcase, featuring participants from our summer art contest.

    At 5:30, guest speakers Jordan Van Sewell (ceramic artist and former Heritage Winnipeg President) and Jen Arnold (artist, CBC Gem “Best In Miniature” season 3 contestant) will share their experiences with heritage and arts. You won’t want to miss this FREE one-of-a-kind event!

    First Fridays in the Exchange is a monthly event showcasing businesses and artists in the exchange district. Read more about the organization here.

    Upcoming

  • Winnipeg 150: Then and Now Presentation

    Tue., Oct. 8, 9:45 am - 11:30 am

    10 days ago

    Ralph Connor House

    54 West Gate, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    The University Women’s Club Continuing Education Committee is hosting a three part lecture series titled “Winnipeg Architecture: Looking Back, Looking Ahead” at Ralph Connor House (54 West Gate). The first of these lectures will be given by Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell!

    Join Cindy for “Winnipeg 150: Then and Now”, a presentation that celebrates built heritage and the heritage community. In the first part of the presentation, Cindy will share some of the most important and influential buildings in our city’s history, ranging from the Red River Frame structures of the 1850s to the modernist masterpieces of the late 1960s. The second part tells the story of Heritage Winnipeg, beginning with the “Save our Heritage” movement of the late 1970s and moving through the many projects that the organization has been involved in, ending with ongoing projects and looking to the future.

    The lecture series will take place at the historic home of Reverend Charles Gordon, who is more commonly recognized by his pen name, Ralph Connor. When Gordon passed away in 1937, the historic property was purchased by the University Women’s Club. Since then, the club has continued to use the house as a meeting place while respecting and honouring its important history.

    Tickets for all three lectures can be purchased on the University Women’s Club Website. We hope to see you there!

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  • Heritage Winnipeg’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

    Thu., Sep. 26, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    22 days ago

    Millennium Centre

    389 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Heritage Winnipeg
    cordially invites you to attend our
    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    Thursday, September 26th, 2024
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

    Millennium Centre · 389 Main Street
    DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM
    free street parking starts at 5:30 pm

    keynote presentation
    KENNETH INGRAM
    Stories Our Buildings Tell in Northwest Winnipeg
    You will not want to miss the knowledgeable and engaging President of the newly formed Seven Oaks Historical Society speaking about the history of northwest Winnipeg! His presentation will start all the way back in the early 1800s, winding its way to the present day and buildings that you might pass by every day. There will be a special focus on buildings that have not received much attention over the years – so even those familiar with the area’s history are bound to be surprised and learn something new!

    Past
    2023-2024 Annual Report

  • Winnipeg 150 Book Presentation at the Millennium Library

    Mon., Jun. 24, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    116 days ago

    Millenium Library - Carol Shields Auditorium

    251 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Join Robert Sweeney (illustrator), Cindy Tugwell (Heritage Winnipeg Executive Director), and Greg Agnew (Heritage Winnipeg President) in celebrating our commemorative Winnipeg 150 book and the stories our buildings tell in the Carol Shields Auditorium at the Millenium Library on June 24th, 2024, from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

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  • Doors Open Winnipeg 2024

    Sat., May. 25, - Sun., May. 26, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    146 days ago

    Celebrating the stories our buildings tell!

    Held annually on the last weekend of May, Doors Open Winnipeg is a FREE city-wide celebration of Winnipeg’s distinct spaces, outstanding architecture and vibrant history. We encourage everyone to explore Winnipeg’s past at unique events and tours located throughout the city. Since 2004, over 300,000 visitors and countless volunteers have made Doors Open Winnipeg one of the city’s essential spring events.

    Don’t miss out on this event as we celebrate Winnipeg’s 150th Anniversary and its fascinating history alongside the amazing built heritage treasures, cultural institutions and historic streetscapes!

    Please visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website to learn more about this event.

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    Doors Open Winnipeg website

  • 2024 Red River Heritage Fair

    Thu., May. 2, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

    169 days ago

    The Red River Heritage Fair program encourages students to explore the history of our country in a dynamic and hands-on environment. Students from grades 4 t0 9 use the medium of their choice to recount the stories of the people, events and key moments from Canadian history. The selected projects are then presented at the 2024 Red River Heritage Fair, taking place at the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre.

    Along with presenting their projects, at the fair the students also respond to questions from judges and share their project with fellow students, parents, teachers, and community members. But it is much more exciting than that; students participate in interactive workshops, join in a scavenger hunt, meet others students and share their history projects thus creating a fast-paced history learning day.

    Join Heritage Winnipeg at the 2024 Red River Heritage Fair as we celebrate cultural diversity, new perspectives and exciting connections between the past and present! Let’s inspire students to be passionate about Canadian history and recognize their hard work! Visit the Red River Heritage Fair website to find out how you can get involved.

    Past
    Red River Heritage Fair website
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