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December 20, 2021
Advocacy in Action! Saving Maple Grove: The Captain William Kennedy House
Many Manitobans have taken a leisurely drive along River Road on a bright summer day, following the twists and turns of the Red River as it meanders north towards Lockport. It is along this route, on the west banks of the river, that a stately stone house, Maple Grove, has stood for over a 150…
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December 6, 2021
Heritage Winnipeg’s Christmas Gift Guide!
Happy Holidays from Heritage Winnipeg! All season long shoppers will receive a FREE commemorative print celebrating Manitoba 150 by Robert Sweeney with each order! Our online store has a variety of books, Robert Sweeney prints and other great gifts for the holidays. SHOP THE HERITAGE WINNIPEG STORE Are you a Heritage Winnipeg member?…
November 29, 2021
Heritage Winnipeg’s 2nd Annual Donation Drive
Heritage Winnipeg and our city’s built heritage need your support! Please consider donating during our December Donation Drive to help our important work in promoting, educating and defending our city’s rich collection of historic resources. Advocacy is critical to the protection, financial viability and sustainability of our built heritage, now and for future…
November 12, 2021
City of Winnipeg Archives One Step Closer to Returning Home
Located at 380 William Avenue, the Carnegie Library building has been a source of contention between the City of Winnipeg and the historical/archival community for quite some time. Originally opening as Winnipeg’s first public library in 1905, the building has become an important historic site for Winnipeg. It housed a smaller branch of the Centennial…
October 28, 2021
Hot off the Press! Heritage Winnipeg’s Member Newsletter
Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to publish our first digital monthly newsletter! Exclusively for members, our newsletter is intended to keep them better informed on current issues. Through challenging times our organization continues to work tirelessly to protect, preserve and celebrate our built and cultural heritage. Conservation contributes to affordable spaces, economic viability, social connectivity and…
October 22, 2021
Broadway Ghost Walk: Enter for Your Chance to Win!
Congratulations to our winner for four tickets to the spooky Broadway Ghost Walk walking tour on Friday, October 29th, 2021 with the award winning SquarePeg Tours! Get in the Halloween spirit as you travel along Broadway hearing stories of haunted places and why ghosts may be lingering there. The tour starts on the steps of…
October 19, 2021
2021 Manitoba Heritage Summit: Videos Posted
Did you miss the 2021 Manitoba Heritage Summit on Thursday, October 14th? A recording of the entire Summit is now available online for you to watch! The Summit discussed the state of heritage in Manitoba, present opportunities and challenges in the heritage sector, and how heritage-related organizations are preparing to address them. There are five fantastic…
October 18, 2021
Call for Nominations! The 36th Annual Preservation Awards
Do you know a person, organization or project that went above and beyond to conserve Winnipeg’s built heritage in 2020 or 2021? Nominate them for Heritage Winnipeg’s 36th Annual Preservation Awards! Awards are handed out in three categories: Heritage Conservation, Distinguished Service and Youth. They recognize building owners, professionals, organizations and individuals that strive to…
October 4, 2021
Student Wanted: Digital Project Coordinator
Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for a Digital Project Coordinator funded through Young Canada Works. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual is passionate about advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the position may require working from both home and our office…
Wanted: Executive Assistant
Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for an Executive Assistant funded through Young Canada Works. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the positions may require working from both home and our office…