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May 15, 2023

Are You Ready for Doors Open Winnipeg 2023?

Heritage Winnipeg is proud to present the 20th annual Doors Open Winnipeg, celebrating the built heritage treasures, cultural institutions and historic streetscapes of our great city. Come explore Winnipeg’s past through open buildings, fun events and exclusive tours on May 27th and 28th, 2023. Volunteers will answer questions while guided tours will maximize the immersive…

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May 12, 2023

Free Manitoba Day Kids Activity Booklet!

153 years ago today, Manitoba officially became a province when the Manitoba Act was created, passed by the Parliament of Canada, and received Royal Assent. The province was founded on the traditional territory of the Cree, Anishinaabe, Oji-Cree, Dakota/Lakota (Sioux), and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Legend says that the…

May 5, 2023

2023 Red River Heritage Fair: Congratulations Winners!

This year, Red River Heritage Fair was held on May 4th at the University of Winnipeg. Returning for the first time in three years, it was also the 30th anniversary on the event. The Heritage Fair program encourages students from grades 4 and 11 to explore the history of our country in a dynamic and…

April 11, 2023

Remembering Danny Schur

On Monday, April 10th, 2023, Danny Schur, long time friend of Heritage Winnipeg, passed away at the age of 56 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Exuberant and tenacious, Danny was passionate about music and history, which he wove together to create timeless stories about the people of Winnipeg. His works are a lasting…

April 10, 2023

Graduate Wanted: Executive Director’s Assistant

Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for an Executive Director’s Assistant funded through Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic university graduate passionate about Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Applicants must meet the criteria set out by Young Canada Works at Building Careers in…

March 30, 2023

Meet the Students: Met Centre for Arts & Technology

Heritage Winnipeg is excited to be mentoring two students from the Met Centre for Arts & Technology in the Exchange District for the 2022-2023 school year. We believe that engaging with youth in a thought provoking manner will unveil new perspectives on built heritage issues and foster the next generation of advocates. Make sure to…

March 23, 2023

Winnipeg’s Second Heritage Conservation District! Crescentwood-Enderton Park

On Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, the Crescentwood-Enderton Park area became the second heritage conservation district in Winnipeg! The new heritage conservation district designation will ensure future development is consistent with objectives and policies created by the community and the City of Winnipeg, allowing for change while remaining sensitive to the area’s historic character. This is…

March 22, 2023

Congratulations Preservation Awards Winners!

Heritage Winnipeg’s 37th Annual Preservation Awards were held on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 to honour the heritage heroes who went above and beyond in the conservation and celebration of Winnipeg’s built heritage in 2022. Held at the historic Millennium Centre, this free public event showcased a wide range of important conservation projects that allow our…

February 15, 2023

Advocacy In Action: Leacock House Remains Protected

On February 14th, 2023, the City of Winnipeg’s Executive Policy Committee voted on the removal of Leacock House at 442 Scotia Street from the City of Winnipeg’s List of Historical Resources. Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell, Councillor Ross Eadie and Natalie Smith (an area resident) were at the meeting to speak in opposition to…

February 2, 2023

Vote Tied on the Delisting of Leacock House

On February 2nd, 2023, the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development voted on the removal of Leacock House at 442 Scotia Street from the City of Winnipeg’s List of Historical Resources. Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell, was at the meeting while Councillor Ross Eadie appeared over Zoom, both to speak in opposition to…

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