Get Your Copy of the 2017 Heritage Calendar

As 2016 draws to a close, many of us have begun to think of our hopes, plans and resolutions for the New Year. What better way to keep yourself on track than with a new calendar?

Each year, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo publishes a Heritage Calendar to recognize and celebrate the important history of our region. The calendars feature local photos and each month includes interesting "On This Day" facts. You can view the pdf version of the latest calendar here.

The theme of this year's calendar is "Festivals and Events in Wood Buffalo". Created in collaboration with the Fort McMurray Heritage Society and the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum, the Heritage Calendar is a great resource to learn more about our local history. 

You can also purchase copies of the calendar by donation at the Heritage Village Gift Shop. 

Visit www.rmwb.ca/heritagecalendars for more information. 

Join Alberta Culture Days and help create the largest celebration of arts and culture in the country!

Alberta Culture Days is looking for dedicated community members, sponsors, volunteers, venues, artists, actors, musicians, filmmakers, bands and community groups to create fun and engaging public events such as plays, art exhibitions, music performances, film screenings, dance shows, open mics, culinary events, cultural displays, workshops, and competitions. The sky is the limit! The events will take place from September 30-October 2 in celebration of arts, culture, and the heritage of our region, province and country!

Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Days, a one day event to recognize the value of Alberta’s arts and cultural communities. Since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, three day event celebrated province wide which helped inspire the creation of Culture Days – a pan Canadian movement to raise awareness and participation in the arts and cultural life of our communities.

If you would like to get involved in this unique festival and make Wood Buffalo the largest celebration site in the country please join our first planning meeting this Tuesday, March 22, 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Future Forward Building, 9717 Franklin Avenue. For more information please contact Michael Beamish, michael.beamish@rmwb.ca, 780-788-1498.

We Are Hiring!

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is currently hiring a Supervisor for the Community Strategies department. 

The Supervisor, Community Strategies is responsible for the leadership and supervision of a variety of recreation, culture/art, beautification and facilities related programs, projects and initiatives.

To learn more about this position, please click here

Culture Calls

                                        

If you want to know about what's going on around town, then check out Culture Calls!

This electronic newsletter showcases local art exhibitions, events, concerts, job postings, as well as volunteer and funding opportunities, and much more.

If you would like to have your email added or removed from this list, or would like to add information about an upcoming opportunity please send your request to recreationandculture@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

To find out what's going on this upcoming week, please visit the Culture Calls page on the Municipal website or click here. 

#Throwback Thursday @ Canada's History

If you are an active Twitter or Facebook user, you've probably seen Throwback Thursday photos of your friends from years gone by.  You've probably even posted one of yourself sporting that rat's tail or mullet hair due wearing an acid washed jean jacket and holding a Sony Walkman with your favorite mixed tape inside. Well, Canada's History Magazine has put a twist on Throwback Thursdays using historical photos of Canadian events and places.  Each week, an archival photo is posted on Canada's History Magazine Twitter account and people can tweet an answer.  One person is chosen weekly as the winner and given a free magazine subscription.  When the winner is announced, details of the photo are also released as well as links to events and occurrences that relate to the photo.  The latest Throwback Thursday photo showcased the CANOL Project at Fort Fitzgerald in 1942.  During the Second World War,  a pipeline and road were to be constructed that spanned from Norman Wells, Northwest Territories to Whitehorse, Yukon that would secure an oil supply during the war.


Although an American Initiative, the CANOL Project has its own place in our local history.  In 1942, American soldiers arrived in Waterways by train and established a military base where Keyano College is currently located.  The base, known as The Prairie, extended to the Clearwater River.  This base became a staging ground to support the CANOL project and every available local boat and barge was used to transport cargo and equipment to Norman Wells from The Prairie.

The Throwback Thursday, Canada's History Magazine contest is a really neat way to share history and have fun at the same time.   Follow Canada's History Magazine on twitter for your chance to win a free magazine subscription.  And while your having fun guessing the photo, indulge in the historical information that's presented with each photo from the week prior.


Twitter.com/Canadashistory   #throwbackthursday

This is the photo that Canada's History Magazine tweeted during Throwback Thursday contest on June 19th 

Standard Practices handbook for Museums available

The Alberta Museums Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that the revised third edition of award winning Standard Practices Handbook for Museums is now available for presale. The Handbook addresses standards of practice and their implementation in seven areas: Museums and Society, Governance and Operations, Collections Management, Conservation, Research, Programming, and Exhibits. Key concepts have been updated and discussions around emergent trends in museum practice have been added. The revisions to the Handbook and its function as a key resource in the museum community ensure that the AMA is a leader in the museum sector.

For more information contact info@museums.ab.ca

City Museum Strategy Coordinator Job Opportunity

The Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC) is working to create a museum about Edmonton. We think of the city as a living museum—an unfolding story—and the Heritage Council is the creative director, inviting Edmontonians to see it, feel it, add to it and share it. 

We offer this employment opportunity to continue developing this idea and bring it to reality. The successful candidate will have a key role in connecting Edmontonians to the rich stories of their city. If the ideas and practices of placemaking and participatory museums excite you and you have related experience, we would like to hear from you. 

The Edmonton Heritage Council is an organizer, catalyst and advocate for Edmonton’s heritage and history, animating conversations and sparking action toward a more confident, lively and attractive city. Our goal is to make Edmonton’s history and heritage indispensable to newcomers, to those here for generations and to those not yet convinced about the power and resonance of this place. We do this because it has broad benefit for the city and its people—culturally, socially and economically. 

Reporting to the Program & Operations Manager, the City Museum Strategy Coordinator (CMSC) will: 

- Lead the development of elements for the Edmonton Museums Strategy in relation to city museum development and related programming (Edmonton City as Museum Project) 
- Administer Edmonton City as Museum initiatives and projects including communicating with the steering committee, stakeholders and the public; as well as coordinating this work with other EHC staff on related initiatives (e.g. www.edmontonheritagenetwork.ca) 
- Collaborate with other stakeholders, the public and with EHC staff to identify and develop program opportunities and initiatives that will result in efficient and consistent direction for the Edmonton Museums Strategy. 

Qualifications: 

- Post secondary degree(s) relevant to museum development, public programming or a related field 
- Minimum three years experience in a professional role related to museum development, project management or public programming 
- Effective communicator with excellent written and speaking ability 
- Understands the conceptual and effective use of web-based social media 
- Able to plan and make decisions in a timely manner 
- Able to work effectively within a team as well as independently 
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Mac OS X) 
- Strength in working with program budgets 
- Proficiency in a language other than English an asset 
- Familiarity and appreciation of Edmonton’s heritage activities and events is an asset 
- Dynamic interpretive programming or creative curatorial background a definite asset 

Employment Term: 
18 month term with likelihood of extension and continuing contract 

Hours and Compensation: 
35 hours per week, including access to EHC benefits program. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and ability. Current salary range for this position (under review) is $45,000 - $58,700 

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email in a single pdf document to: 
David Ridley, Executive Director, Edmonton Heritage Council 
Email: dridley@edmontonheritage.ca 

Closing Date: 
Submissions will be reviewed starting Monday, May 5th, 2014. A full job description and more information are available by email only. For more information about EHC and its work, visit www.edmontonheritage.ca 

The Edmonton Heritage Council thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates considered for interviews for this position will be contacted.

Parks Canada is Hiring!

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to help preserve and protect Canada's natural cultural and natural heritage?

If you answered yes to these questions then Parks Canada has a job for you!

Parks Canada’s mandate is to protect and present Canada's national cultural and natural heritage for current and future generations. Our employees are competent and passionate individuals who work to fulfill that mandate. Here are some of the current job opportunities available with Parks Canada:

Fire Crew Leader 

Type of Employment – Seasonal Indeterminate and/or Term employment 

(Various lengths of duration for anticipated vacancies)

Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit or Banff Field Unit 

Applications must be received on or before April 15, 2014

Cashier 

Term Employment Opportunity, Canadian Rockies Hot Springs. 

Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2014

Resource Management Officer II (Active Management, Environmental Assessment, Contaminated Sites)

Term Employment Opportunity

Mount Revelstoke and Glacier Field Unit

May to October 2014

Applications must be received on or before April 21, 2014

Municipal Services Manager 

Indeterminate, Year-Round 

Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit 

Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2014

Lifeguard 

Term Employment Opportunity, Canadian Rockies Hot Springs. 

Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2014

Maintenance Worker 

Seasonal Indeterminate Employment Opportunity

Jasper Field Unit, Highway Service Centre, Jasper Operating Area

Applications must be received on or before April 24, 2014

Visitor Services Attendant (Banff East Gates) 

Seasonal and Term Employment Opportunity 

Visitor Services - Banff Field Unit, Banff, AB 

Applications must be received on or before 4 PM, April 25, 2014 

Visitor Services Attendant (Visitor Centre) 

Term Employment Opportunity 

Visitor Services - Banff Field Unit, Banff, AB 

Applications must be received on or before 4 PM, April 25, 2014 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

TERM Employment Opportunity 

Highway Service Centre, Engineering Group Banff 

Closing Date: May 1, 2014

For more information, please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/carrieres-careers/travail-jobs/Carrieres1-Jobs1.aspx

Get your copy of the Heritage Calendar Today

April has arrived, the snow is melting, the sun is out (on most days) and spring is officially in the air.  I hear some of my co-workers saying "where has the time gone?  Its April already!!"  

To help keep track of your time and all those busy days, why not download the Heritage Calendar. The Heritage Calendar highlights the Region's history and in particular for 2014, the history of the fur trade.  Each month listed in the calendar features a historic photograph with a related description.  The calendars help promote the rich cultural heritage that the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has to offer.

You're probably wondering why you would want a calendar this late in the year.  well, please think about this; the Heritage Calendar makes for a lovely keep-sake and is available as a full size, gloss finish wall calendar at Heritage Park's gift shop for a minimal cost.  Purchasing a calendar will help off-set costs at Heritage Park for flood relief efforts.

Please visit www.Woodbuffalo.ab.ca to download your copy today - found under the Living/Arts and Culture/Heritage Calendar tabs.

To purchase a copy, visit Heritage Park at 1 Tolen Drive, Fort McMurray.


 

Today is Vimy Ridge Day

Did you know that April 9th is Vimy Ridge Day in Canada?

The Battle of Vimy Ridge began on April 9, 1917, during the First World War. This marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps, men from across Canada, went into battle together. 

At Vimy Ridge, the Canadians did what no other Allied forces could not: they took Vimy Ridge. Previous assaults on the area had failed with over 100 000 casualities. To capture this difficult position, the Canadians carefully planned and practiced their assault.  The success came at a cost, however, as 3 598 Canadians were killed and over 7 000 were wounded.

The capture of Vimy Ridge was more than an important battlefield victory. It is viewed as the defining moment in Canadian history as the moment Canada broke free from the shadows of England and the Empire. The Canadian success earned Canada a separate signature on the Treaty of Versailles peace treaty in 1919.

In 1922, France donated a large portion of the land of Vimy Ridge to Canada for use as a memorial. The Vimy Monument now stands on top of Hill 145, the most important and strategic part of the ridge. 

The Claresholm & District Museum is Looking for an Executive Director

The Claresholm Museum Board along with the Town of Claresholm are seeking a knowledgeable, innovative and highly motivated individual to develop and operate the Claresholm Museum and promote it on all levels. The successful candidate will be an energetic, self motivated and creative person working towards the development of the museum program in all aspects in Claresholm. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, teamwork, communication and conflict resolution skills as well as respect for, and the ability to work with, diverse populations.

The pay is $26 per hour for 35 hours per week. 

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the website http://www.claresholmmuseum.com/. All applications should be sent to karine@townofclaresholm.com. 

Aboriginal Arts & Stories Creative Contest for Aboriginal Youth

Aboriginal Arts & Stories is the largest and most recognized art & creative writing competition in Canada for Aboriginal youth.

Competition Guidelines

This year's deadline is March 31, 2014. The contest is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 14-29.

New this year: our competition is open to emerging writers and artists between the ages of 11-13!

Create a writing or art piece that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history or culture.

A 200-400 word Artist’s or Author’s Statement that explains how your piece reflects or interprets the moment or theme you selected must accompany your entry into the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition.

You may enter online with your desktop computer, or by e-mail, mail or fax.

For more information about this contest, please visit http://www.our-story.ca/

HIStory & HERitage: Angus Sutherland

                               HIStory & HERitage

Unlike Thickwood or Timberlea, where many of the streets are named according to a specific theme, most of the streets in the downtown area of Fort McMurray are named after people who are significant to the history of the region. 

Have you ever wondered who was the inspiration for Manning Ave or Morimoto Drive? What about Sutherland Street, the side street off of Franklin Ave where the Podollan Inn & Rez is located? Have you ever wondered who Sutherland was?

Angus Sutherland was the first druggist in Fort McMurray. He was born in Ontario in the 1890s, but attained his education in Manitoba. Following graduation, Angus worked for the Northern Transportation Company’s water transportation division in Athabasca Landing. You can see Angus Sutherland in the 1916 Census of Alberta here where he is listed as working as a purser, or the person responsible for handling money, on a steam boat.

In the winter of 1918, Angus was sent to Fort McMurray for business. At this time, soldiers were beginning to return home from the battlefields of the First World War.  These men unknowingly brought with them the Spanish Flu, a deadly virus that became a global pandemic.  When this flu made its way to Fort McMurray, Angus immediately began to stockpile medical supplies, even treating people at no cost if they could not afford to pay his fees.  

Realizing that the growing community needed a pharmacy, Angus opened a small drug store inside the Franklin Hotel. This business venture was so successful that it needed a larger space. In 1922, Angus opened a new pharmacy, Sutherland Drugs, in a two storey frame building. The pharmacy served as both a drug store as well as a library, the first in Fort McMurray.  Membership to the library cost one dollar and the borrowing fee for each book was twenty-five cents.

Suffering from ill health, Angus asked Walter Hill, a recent graduate, to help with the pharmacy business. In 1922 Walter arrived in Fort McMurray and became Angus’ partner. However, in 1934 a major fire destroyed most of the businesses along the west side of Franklin Avenue, including Sutherland Drugs. Amazingly, the store was rebuilt within 30 days and even refitted with wiring for electricity. 

In this photo, Angus Sutherland is sitting on the left and Walter Hill is seated on the right. Photo courtesy of the Fort McMurray Historical Society.

Four years later, in 1938, Angus opened two Sutherland Drugs: one in Waterways along Railway Avenue and another in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This expansion earned Angus the title the "Pharmacist of the North”. 

After serving the community for over 20 years, Angus died in Fort McMurray on May 31, 1951. With his death, Walter Hill became the sole owner of the business and he renamed the Fort McMurray store Hill Drugs.  Walter Hill died in 1986 and his pharmacy continued to operate until 1988. The Hill family tradition of pharmacy service continues to this day with Dave Hill Pharmacy in Thickwood (Dave is Walter’s grandson).  

Following its closure, the Sutherland Drugs/Hill Drugs building was donated to Heritage Park. It currently houses the museum’s main displays about the fur trade, river transportation, the railway and of course, the pharmacy itself. 

Heritage Canada accepting nominations for TOP TEN ENDANGERED PLACES

Heritage Canada The National Trust (HCNT) is accepting nominations to Canada’s Top Ten Endangered Places List. The list is released annually to bring national attention to sites at risk due to neglect, lack of funding, inappropriate development and weak legislation. It has become a powerful tool in the fight to make landmarks, not landfill.
HCNT uses three primary criteria to determine the 10 final sites for inclusion on the list:

• Significance of the site 

• Urgency of the threat 

• Community support for its preservation 

Nominations should be received by Friday, May 9, 2014. The 2014 list will be announced in June.
Feel free to contact us if you’re considering a nomination or have any questions.
Carolyn Quinn
Director, Communications
cquinn@heritagecanada.org
613-237-1066 ext. 229; cell 613-797-7206.
If you know a site that should be included on our list, tell us about it today.

Click here for the 2014 Top Ten Endangered Places ListForm. 


By email: heritagecanada@heritagecanada.org or phone: (613) 237-1066.

Contact:

To explore past listings of Canada's Endangered Places, please click here. 

Visit www.HeritageCanada.org for more informaton on this and other exciting heritage initiatives.  

Job Opportunity at the Legislative Assembly Office

Heritage Interpreter at the Legislative Assembly Office in Edmonton.

The Legislative Assembly Office supports the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly – providing nonpartisan procedural, administrative and educational services.

We offer challenging work, a rich history, a beautiful location and support for career-long learning.

As an ambassador for the Alberta Legislature you will use your dynamic interpretation and presentation skills to deliver tours and inquiry-based educational programming focused on the history, parliamentary process and political practices of the Alberta Legislature. To engage our visitors in an exceptional experience, you will project a professional and nonpartisan attitude in interactions with clients along with a strong commitment to client service.

Completion of or enrolment in postsecondary education is required. Knowledge of educational programming, cultural and/or historical interpretive techniques and an interest in history and the political process are assets for this position. Extensive training and resources will be provided. Proficiency in French or other languages is an asset. 

Starting rate of pay for Heritage Interpreters is $18.08 per hour with an increase to $19.93 per hour upon completion of training plus 11.2% in lieu of holiday and statutory entitlements.

This position requires the flexibility to work day, evening, weekend and statutory holiday shifts as hours of work may vary. Heritage Interpreters must have full-time availability up to 36.25 hours per week. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under further consideration will be contacted. Final candidates will undergo pre-employment checks. 

Please submit your resumé by March 14, 2014, to:

Legislative Assembly Office - Human Resource Services
901, 9718 – 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1E4
Phone: 780.427.1364 Fax: 780.427.6436
E-mail: hr@assembly.ab.ca
For additional information visit www.assembly.ab.ca

The Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership

Heritage Canada The National Trust (HCNT) believes that historic places are the cornerstones of community, identity and sense of place. The National Awards Program recognizes individuals, organizations, corporations and rehabilitation projects that give new life to Canada’s historic places. HCNT's awards are presented at a ceremony held in conjunction with our annual conference. Selections are made by independent juries whose members represent, on a broad basis, the regions of Canada, the various disciplines relating to heritage conservation, and the voluntary heritage movement.

"I have always believed that if you want to effect change it is not enough merely to champion an idea, but absolutely vital to make the effort to create tangible examples on the ground that prove this philosophy, and then inspire other communities to do the same." HRH The Prince of Wales.

In keeping with His Royal Highness’ commitment to architecture, the environment, and inner-city renewal, The Prince of Wales agreed to lend his title to the creation in 1999 of a prize to be awarded annually to the government of a municipality which has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to the conservation of its historic places. The local government must have a record of supporting heritage preservation through such means as regulation, policies, funding and exemplary stewardship. The nomination must provide evidence that heritage properties in the given municipality have improved over a period of time.

The award consists of a metal plaque and a scroll, as well as a flag or pennant to be flown outside the winning municipality’s headquarters and/or placed on permanent display. The Prince of Wales Prize logo must be displayed on the homepage of the municipality’s website.

Nominations must be received on or before March 14.

To make a nomination, please click here for the submission criteria and instructions.

Heritage Canada The National Trust is a partner with Prince’sCharities Canada (PCC), a facilitating organization that works with existing Canadian charities already connected to The Prince of Wales to help arrange opportunities for charitable organizations in Canada and the U.K. to work together.

Creative Cities Network of Canada Membership Extension

Have you ever heard of the Creative City Network of Canada?  well, its an online community of everything culture.  From public art policies, heritage revitalization plans, culture mapping and more, this online portal has an endless amount of shared documents and examples from cities and towns all across Canada. Up until this year, this wonderful cultural resource was only available to Municipalities and Town Administrators. The Creative City Network team has just announced an extension of their membership to include organizations and individuals that work within the cultural industry. There is a membership fee to use this portal but the fee is actually very minimal compared to the wealth of information that can be shared, used and studied.  The purpose of Creative Cities is to promote the cultural achievements of communities, cities and towns across Canada as well as to share information to assist you in your cultural initiatives; why re-invent the wheel so to speak. There are plans, policies, strategies, site studies, mapping projects, and even comparisons, all written by and for towns across Canada that have or are in the process of creating and sustaining cultural initiatives.  The following information was taken from the Creative City Network website announcing the membership expansion.

CCNC is Expanding its Membership Opportunities!

The CCNC is pleased to announce a new membership category! In addition to continuing to offer voting membership to municipalities across the country, any individual or organization involved in the growing field of local cultural development will have the opportunity to become a non-voting member.

Organizational Membership:

*This membership includes on contact from your organization.  Each additional member will receive a 5% discount.
 

Membership Type	2014 Membership Fee
Organization	$145 + tax

Individual Membership:

Membership Type	Membership Fee
Individual Membership	$145 + tax
Full-Time Student Membership	$30 + tax
Artist Membership	$75 + tax
The 4th Act Membership (ages 60+)	$90 + tax

*Full-Time Student, Artist and 4th Act memberships are individual memberships offered at a discounted rate.
*Please Note: both the Organizational and the Individual membership categories are non-voting.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Membership Services Coordinator Anna Whelan, at anna@creativecity.ca or visit www.creativecity.ca

Job Posting at the Provincial Archives of Alberta

Conservator (Contract), Archives Store and Client Services Needed at the Provincial Archives of Alberta

As part of the Provincial Archives of Alberta’s aim to help Albertans preserve their documentary heritage, the Archives Store and Client Services (ASCS) provides conservation services to public clients on a cost-recovery basis. Projects may include privately-owned collections or those held by other institutions. The Archives Store and Client Services seeks individuals to provide conservation treatment and preventive collections care on a contract basis at the Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) in Edmonton.

This position reports to the Business Manager, ASCS, and works in collaboration with the other contract ASCS Conservator as well as staff of the Provincial Archives to provide high-quality conservation services. The responsibilities of the position include:

• Providing condition assessments and treatment proposals for client approval;
• Providing accurate cost estimates for completion of treatment recommendations;
• Completing conservation treatments according to the ethics of CAC/CAPC (2000);
• Completing photographic and narrative documentation of treatments;
• Preparing completed projects for pick-up or delivery;
• Maintaining appropriate workspace cleanliness and organization;
• Tracking supply inventory for the conservation service.

All work is project-based, at an hourly rate of $27.50, with tools and materials supplied by the ASCS. Condition assessments and completion of treatment-related duties are included in each project estimate. 

Closing date: 21 February 2014

To apply, please submit a CV and letter of interest to:

Shannon Hedrick

Business Manager, Archives Store and Client Services, Provincial Archives of Alberta

shannon.hedrick@gov.ab.ca 

Have You Seen the New Heritage Minutes?

Historica Canada has released two new Heritage Minutes! 

Click here to watch the newest Heritage Minutes about Confederation: Sir John A. Macdonald at the Charlottetown Conference, which launched Confederation; and Sir George-Étienne Cartier’s incredible contributions to bringing our country together.

National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program

Parks Canada's National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program ("the Program") helps ensure the commemorative integrity of non-federally owned or administered national historic sites through financial contributions. 

For 2014-2015, please note that:

• Applications must be submitted by or postmarked no later than January 27, 2014.
• Selected projects must take place between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2015.
• Total funding available under the Program will be approximately $1,000,000.
• Preference may be given to those who have not received funding from the Program in the last five years.
• As Canada prepares to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of Confederation in 2017, we encourage you to consider submitting requests for projects of particular importance to your communities that may be linked to key milestones in Canada's history. Assessment of proposals is always based on the Program's assessment criteria, however preference may be given to projects linked to significant national anniversaries that will be celebrated in the next few years, including events such as:
• the Centennial of the first Canadian scientific expedition to the Arctic (2013-18)
• the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences (2014)
• significant events related to the First and Second World Wars
• the bicentennial of Sir John A. Macdonald's birth (January 11, 2015)
• the 175th anniversary of the birth of Sir Wilfrid Laurier (November 20, 2016)
• the bicentennial of the end of the War of 1812 (December 24, 2014)
• the 100th anniversaries celebrating women's suffrage and allowing women to vote (2016)
• the Centennial of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel (2016)
• the 150th anniversary of Confederation (2017)
• the Centennial of the Battles of Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele (2017)
• the Centennial of the National Hockey League (2017)
• the 50th anniversary of the Canada Games (2017)
• the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid (2017)
• to mark a 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g., 125th, 150th), of importance to your national historic site.

Please consult the Program's guidelines:
Program Guidelines (PDF Version, 294 KB)
Application Forms:

1. Funding Application (DOC 1.85 MB, PDF 234 KB)
2. Project Timeline and Budget (EXCEL 134 KB, PDF 57 KB)