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Edmonton Heritage Council | Connecting people with the stories of our city.

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The songs of Tim Isberg, musical guest for the upcoming John Rowand Night being hosted by our friends at EDHS, are richly imbued with the history and heritage of the prairies.

Join us on April 30th for our John Rowand Night and AGM with Musical Guest Tim Isberg! Food, Entertainment, and a little business! Light fare, conversation, and an exciting musical guest to follow the AGM activities. To purchase tickets, please visit: eventbrite.ca/e/john-rowand-…



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An incredible loss. Thanks @CraigBaird for reminding us of the important history about Hanger 11. @yegheritage

Last night, Edmonton lost the historic Hangar 11 due to fire. So, let's learn a bit about this history. Hangar 11 was built by the US Army in November 1942. The building was built so quickly there were no design plans prior. The entire area of Hangar 11, which became the…

CraigBaird's tweet image. Last night, Edmonton lost the historic Hangar 11 due to fire.

So, let's learn a bit about this history.

Hangar 11 was built by the US Army in November 1942. The building was built so quickly there were no design plans prior. 

The entire area of Hangar 11, which became the…
CraigBaird's tweet image. Last night, Edmonton lost the historic Hangar 11 due to fire.

So, let's learn a bit about this history.

Hangar 11 was built by the US Army in November 1942. The building was built so quickly there were no design plans prior. 

The entire area of Hangar 11, which became the…
CraigBaird's tweet image. Last night, Edmonton lost the historic Hangar 11 due to fire.

So, let's learn a bit about this history.

Hangar 11 was built by the US Army in November 1942. The building was built so quickly there were no design plans prior. 

The entire area of Hangar 11, which became the…


A sad reminder of how important it is to care for heritage buildings and reduce the risk of such destruction. We at EHC had so looked forward to seeing the adaptive reuse of Hangar 11 within a modern neighbourhood. globalnews.ca/news/10443172/…


Earth Day today is the perfect opportunity to experience the natural heritage that surrounds you, such as the UNESCO-designated Beaver Hills Biosphere. beaverhills.ca


Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

Registration is open for ASA's Excellent Archival Reference Workshop. For information and to register, visit: archivesalberta.org/excellent-arch…

ArchivesAlberta's tweet image. Registration is open for ASA's Excellent Archival Reference Workshop. For information and to register, visit: archivesalberta.org/excellent-arch…

Our friends at Archives Society of Alberta (ASA) have launched their rejuvenated award program, with a deadline of April 30 for the previous Alan D Ridge Publication Award and three brand new awards. archivesalberta.org/programs-servi…


Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

Today #EPSB announced a new name for Oliver school, wîhkwêntôwin School. In Cree it means ‘circle of friends’. Big thanks to @WCLYEG for leading the community, including the school community through this journey. #yeg youtu.be/Sl9mBlzX1zA


The deadline is April 22 for FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) grants. This program provides funding assistance up to $10,000 to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and organizations to support heritage-based projects. edmontonheritage.ca/fire/

yegheritage's tweet image. The deadline is April 22 for FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) grants. This program provides funding assistance up to $10,000 to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and organizations to support heritage-based projects.

edmontonheritage.ca/fire/

Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

On the 107th anniversary of the Battle of #VimyRidge, please take the time to reflect and reach out to thank those have served, and those that continue to serve today - that is the true spirit of Vimy. Never forgotten”…

carolynpatton's tweet image. On the 107th anniversary of the Battle of #VimyRidge, please take the time to reflect and reach out to thank those have served, and those that continue to serve today - that is the true spirit of Vimy. Never forgotten”…

EHC Update - Opportunities & Experiences - mailchi.mp/edmontonherita…


This micro-course was developed by U of A provost fellow in Black excellence and leadership @WAndyKnight1 along with multidisciplinary artist @brandonwintpoet ualberta.ca/folio/2024/03/…


Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

Join us at 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗻. 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 | 12-5p at @knottwoodcl Artisans. Traditional food. Powwow 101 w Wase Saba (Black Bear) Experiences. Performance by @ChubbyCree Tickets/Info: ow.ly/5GeJ50QWiPF

TrueNorthAid's tweet image. Join us at 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗻. 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 | 12-5p at @knottwoodcl. Artisans. Traditional food. Powwow 101 w Wase Saba (Black Bear) Experiences. Performance by @ChubbyCree. Tickets/Info: ow.ly/5GeJ50QWiPF

Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

From this ECAMP story by Dr. Nadia Kurd: "Edmontonian Hilwie Hamdon (née Taha Johma, 1905-1988) was a community leader and founding member of the historic Al Rashid Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Canada." citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/04/27/com…

Ramadan a time to remember Hilwie Hamdon’s work with Al Rashid Mosque and Ladies’ Muslim Society ⁦@YEGCityasMuseum⁩ ⁦@EPSBNews⁩ ⁦@Alrashid_YEG⁩ ⁦@EdmontonIslamic⁩ ⁦⁦@FortEdPark⁩ ⁦@CityHallSchool⁩ ⁦@yegheritage

NSRVCS1's tweet image. Ramadan a time to remember Hilwie Hamdon’s work with Al Rashid Mosque and Ladies’ Muslim Society ⁦@YEGCityasMuseum⁩ ⁦@EPSBNews⁩ ⁦@Alrashid_YEG⁩ ⁦@EdmontonIslamic⁩ ⁦⁦@FortEdPark⁩ ⁦@CityHallSchool⁩ ⁦@yegheritage⁩


Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

From this ECAMP story by Dr. Nadia Kurd: "Edmontonian Hilwie Hamdon (née Taha Johma, 1905-1988) was a community leader and founding member of the historic Al Rashid Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Canada." citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/04/27/com…


Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

This month, we recognize the past and present contributions of Sikh communities in making Canada the country we know today. Happy #SikhHeritageMonth! Read Minister Khera’s statement: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…


The editorial team for the latest edition of Prairie Art Magazine is led by Edmonton's former Historian Laureate, Marlena Wyman. Featured in this issue are several heritage or history-oriented stories (including one on H.G. Glyde by Adriana A. Davies). prairieart.ca


Edmonton Heritage Council Reposted

I am thrilled to bring back this event on behalf of @TrueNorthAid that began in 2019. Sun. April 7 will be a beautiful afternoon celebrating #Indigenous culture in #Edmonton at @knottwoodcl! Tickets are limited. @CityofEdmonton @yegheritage @artsedmonton @ExploreEdmonton

Join us at 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗻. 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 | 12-5p at @knottwoodcl Artisans. Traditional food. Powwow 101 w Wase Saba (Black Bear) Experiences. Performance by @ChubbyCree Tickets/Info: ow.ly/5GeJ50QWiPF

TrueNorthAid's tweet image. Join us at 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗻. 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 | 12-5p at @knottwoodcl. Artisans. Traditional food. Powwow 101 w Wase Saba (Black Bear) Experiences. Performance by @ChubbyCree. Tickets/Info: ow.ly/5GeJ50QWiPF


Tomorrow at noon, join the FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) team for a virtual Info Session on the grant. The grant application deadline is April 22. eventbrite.ca/e/fire-funding…


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