Edmonton Heritage Council Society’s 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 5:45 PM in the main floor Jefferson Room at Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre (#112 10440 108 Ave NW). We will begin to welcome attendees at 5:15 for socializing and refreshments. Become a member now (free or paid… Read more »
Thanks to everyone who joined in our celebration of the heritage community’s remarkable achievements. The resilience displayed by the heritage community throughout last year (and into this one) is worthy of celebration, even as we recognize the hardships endured by so many during a difficult period.
On November 19, 2009, the Edmonton Heritage Council held its founding meeting in the Empire Ballroom of the Hotel Macdonald. Ten years later, we find ourselves in a moment familiar to all in the heritage sector: the intersection of past and future.
The Edmonton Heritage Council has been administering the Heritage Community Investment Program (HCIP) on behalf of Edmonton City Council for the past four years, as recommended in The Art of Living: A Plan for Securing the Future of Arts & Heritage in the City of Edmonton: 2008-2018. During this time over 1.2 million dollars has been… Read more »
The idea of an Edmonton museum has been with us for decades, a project handed from generation to generation. It’s in our hands now (“our” meaning the collective “we” of Edmonton, but yes, the Heritage Council is providing leadership). It’s a critical year for the initiative. If you’ve been following, you’ll know that the idea… Read more »
The last year has brought significant change to the Edmonton Heritage Council. Our staff has grown, we’ve launched new initiatives, and we’ve put extra focus on getting out into the public. All of this has been an effort to build relationships, animate conversations, and spark action towards achieving our vision of a city where people… Read more »