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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…
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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…
October 2, 2021
Grand Reopening of the Ukrainian Labour Temple
Congratulations to the Ukrainian Labour Temple at 591 Pritchard Avenue on their grand reopening on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021! The newly renovated and accessible heritage building is an important community asset with a rich history, now ready to serve Winnipeg for another 100 years. Heritage Winnipeg commends the hard work and dedication that went into…
September 29, 2021
White Paper Released: Heritage in Manitoba 2020
In conjunction with the inaugural Manitoba Heritage Summit 2020, Manitoba’s eight Provincial Heritage Agencies commissioned a report on the state of heritage in Manitoba and its development over the next 10 to 20 years, looking toward a long-term vision for Manitoba’s 200th anniversary in 2070. The resulting white paper, Heritage in Manitoba 2020: Perspectives, Challenges,…
September 27, 2021
Former Executive Director of Heritage Winnipeg Passes
On September 23rd, 2021, George Siamandas, former Executive Director of Heritage Winnipeg, passed away. George was passionate about telling the stories of Winnipeg, from documentaries on Prairie Public Television to his history website, The Winnipeg Time Machine. His efforts helped a wider audience learn about and appreciate Manitoba’s rich heritage. Heritage Winnipeg extends our condolences…
September 12, 2021
Thank You!
Heritage Winnipeg would like to give a huge and sincere thank you to all the guests, volunteers, hosts, and sponsors of Doors Open Winnipeg 2021 that made the event a great success! It was a challenging year for everyone, but through rescheduling and ever changing public health guidelines we have persevered! Doors Open Winnipeg 2021…