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June 1, 2023
Student Wanted: Doors Open Winnipeg Coordinator
Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for a Doors Open Winnipeg Coordinator funded through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic university student passionate about Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Applicants must meet the criteria set out by Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) to…
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May 28, 2023
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 2023 that helped make the event a great success! It was wonderful to have so many people come out and support the the 20th anniversary of this event. Doors Open Winnipeg…
May 19, 2023
Doors Open Winnipeg 2023 Registration Opens Saturday, May 20th at Noon!
Online registration for nine Doors Open Winnipeg 2023 events opens Saturday, May 20th at noon! A link to register will be posted on the individual profiles of the nine events on the Doors Open Winnipeg website. The events requiring registration in advance to attend are: A Look at the Legislature Exchange District Walking Tour Ghost…
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…
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…