Posts By: EHC Team

Kicking Off Queer History Month

Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies are invited to celebrate the launch of Queer History Month at a kick-off party on October 5th, 2024. Hosted by the Edmonton Heritage Council and City of Edmonton Archives, this family-friendly event promises an afternoon of inclusive programming, historical insights, and community connection. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024… Read more »

Edmonton Heritage Council Grants Now Open

The Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for our fall intake grant programs aimed at supporting and enhancing Edmonton’s rich heritage. This year, we’re introducing a new grants application portal designed to streamline the application process, making it easier than ever for individuals and organizations to apply for… Read more »

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM GLENORA SITE DEMOLITION 

Statement from the Edmonton Heritage Council   The Edmonton Heritage Council stands united in our commitment to the preservation of the former Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) building in Glenora. This Centennial building is not merely a structure; it embodies a significant chapter in our city’s history and architectural heritage. Listed as one of the National… Read more »

AGM 2024

Our AGM is coming up on May 29th. As we approach the EHC’s Annual General Meeting your membership must be up to date if you wish to vote on business at the AGM. Please note, we are temporarily suspending our online membership purchasing page until after the AGM, but free and paid memberships will be… Read more »

(Some of) What We’re Up To

In our commitment to the communities we serve, the Edmonton Heritage Council continually reviews our programs to better support rich and diverse heritage practice in Edmonton and Treaty 6 territory. We’d love to share with you some of what we’re working on with our flagship programs: Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP), Funding Indigenous Resurgence… Read more »

2023: The Year in HCIP Grants

The Heritage Community Investment Program invests funds—provided by the City of Edmonton—into the stabilization, increased professionalism and innovation of heritage in Edmonton, for Edmontonians. Grants staff is seeking 2024 jurors from now until January 15, 2024 at midnight. Read the Call for Jurors and complete this online form to indicate your interest and availability. Contact:… Read more »

Edmonton Heritage Places Fund

Edmonton Heritage Places Fund The Edmonton Heritage Places Fund supports the identification, preservation and celebration of the Edmonton area’s diverse and abundant heritage places so they can be experienced and appreciated by present and future generations. This fund, maintained by the Edmonton Community Foundation on behalf of the Edmonton Heritage Council, supports the following areas of activity:… Read more »

Fall 2023 FIRE Recipients

CONGRATULATIONS!!! FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) program staff and leadership at the Edmonton Heritage Council are pleased to announce the Fall 2023 recipients of FIRE Grants! Subscribe to The Beacon to stay informed on future deadlines and more. Download a PDF of the full grant guidelines here. If you have questions, would like support… Read more »

EHC’s Response to Proposed Zoning Bylaw Renewal

Since the initial publication of this post, the Zoning Bylaw Renewal has been passed. We also recommend the report History of Zoning in Edmonton for broader background (and historical perspective) on zoning bylaw renewal, as well as Arts Habitat Edmonton‘s thoughtful analysis of how the renewal relates to Edmonton’s creative infrastructure. The renewal of Edmonton’s… Read more »