Archives Week is celebrated annually during the first week of October. The week includes public events at archives across the province and online exhibits. As a part of Archives Week 2018, we sat down with three local archivists to get their story, their thoughts on where the archival sector is headed, and why we should… Read more »
For one of my projects as Edmonton’s Historian Laureate, I am privileged to be taking part in the last exhibit at Jackson Power Gallery before they close their doors: Archived Land : Terrain Archivé. Land holds memory: layered, fragmented, buried, or strongly etched. It represents identity and connection to our own history and to those… Read more »
You’re invited to join us in celebrating another year of Edmonton heritage. Our AGM is extra special this year. It’s our 10th Anniversary! Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Edmonton City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square) We’re more excited than ever to have you join us as we celebrate… Read more »
Initiated by suffragettes and labour activists in Europe, the first International Women’s Day was organized in March 1911. While respect for the equal rights and place of women in society has come a long way since 1911, there is still plenty of work to do on gender equality. Edmonton has long history when it comes… Read more »
We invite EHC collaborators, members, and guests to our 2016 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016! Please join in celebrating an active and exciting year in local heritage that saw many new projects, collaborations, and conversations inspired by our city’s story. The heritage sector and local communities are building stronger connections and forming many new… Read more »
Pop-ups are quickly becoming a popular M.O. for enthusiasts in all facets of life. We often hear of people taking a parking spot and transforming it into a disco club for a lunch hour, or experimental restaurants using found food to create delicious meals in strange locations. Temporary by design, pop-ups allow creative people to… Read more »
We invite EHC collaborators, members, and guests to our 5th Anniversary Annual General Meeting on May 27th, 2015! It’s been an active period at EHC throughout 2014 and into 2015. We have collaborated with organizations and launched new initiatives increasing the public profile of Edmonton’s history and heritage. We see stronger connections within… Read more »