With heritage linked increasingly to achieving goals of environmental, social, economic, and cultural sustainability, what is missing in teaching still…
A Year of Learning
Historic Sites Post-COVID Regenerating Tourism and Attracting New Audiences
As the tourism sector “hits the reset button” in the aftermath of COVID 19, what are the implications for Cultural…
Tour at Battle Harbour with Executive Director, Peter Bull
Historic Places Days kicked off launch weekend with a virtual tour of Battle Harbour Historic district on the gorgeous east…
Discover Métis Crossing and meet Knowledge Holder Lilyrose
Learn firsthand about Métis culture and traditions at Métis Crossing, the first major Métis cultural destination in Alberta that is…
Heritage Adaptation Under Pressure
As the climate crisis intensifies and community values shift, heritage places are being asked to be more flexible, accommodating, and…
Digital Storytelling: Unfolding the Narrative
Digital Storytelling makes use of new and existing technology to enhance the story or narrative of a space. For heritage…
Heritage Conservation and Real Estate Economics: Unpacking Factors Affecting Heritage Property Investment
The decision by property owners to retain and reuse, or to demolish heritage buildings, doesn’t happen in a vacuum. This…
Organizing to Identify and Protect LGBTQ+ Heritage Places: Strategies and Lessons from New York City
Launched in 2015 and building on 25 years of previous research, the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project’s goal is to…
Maamiikwendan: How to Create Space for Indigenous Narratives and Commemoration
This session looks at several initiatives designed to highlight Indigenous commemoration practices. It considers the need for Indigenous spaces of…
How Heritage Organizations Can Gain a Competitive Edge in Sponsorship
There is a big difference between corporate sponsor solicitation and donor solicitation. And, when you are new to fundraising, it…
Regenerating Places of Faith
Places of faith have traditionally anchored and shaped our communities. Yet many congregations today are facing declining attendance and insufficient…
What You Need to Know Now about Raising Funds for Your Historic Place
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong donor base and that could be the key to financial…
Heritage Served Up Virtually: Navigating the New World of Online Events and Programming
Are you exploring moving events or programming online? Is this the right fit for your historic site? As physical distancing…
Recruiting and Engaging Volunteers for your Historic Place
In the heritage sector we rely on volunteers to be our advocates, story tellers, champions and fundraisers. In this webinar…
Pricing for Profit and Purpose
Do you find it difficult to know how much to charge for admission to your historic site, for guided tours,…
Are You Getting Ready to Raise Funds for a Heritage Capital Project?
Drawing on experiences of successful capital campaigns for heritage projects across the country, this webinar will guide you through developing…
Social Media for Historic Places: How to Attract and Engage with Your Audience
Social Media Communications have become very important since the start of the pandemic, and many organizations have had to amplify…
Canadian Heritage Funding Opportunities
Join Canadian Heritage colleagues for this opportunity to learn about two Canadian Heritage programs that support the heritage sector. This…
Insurance Issues at Heritage Sites
The current COVID-19 crisis is presenting multiple challenges to historic sites that cannot currently provide their usual in-person activities and…
Practical Approaches to Historic Home Rehabilitation
Rehabilitating historic buildings doesn’t have to be expensive and complicated. Focusing on historic homes, this webinar will present practical approaches…
Climate Change in Heritage Places
This webinar will explore the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events affecting Canadian heritage places and will gain…
Identifying Three Low-Cost Activities to Attract New Visitors to Your Historic Site
Do you rely on selling tickets, or memberships, or even ice-cream to cover the costs of running your historic place…
Digital Platforms for Heritage Places
With much of Canada still in lockdown, now’s the time to amplify your heritage place’s online profile through digital access…
Indigenous Naming in Edmonton and Rethinking Territorial Acknowledgements
The delivery of territorial acknowledgements and the reclamation of Indigenous places names have been central elements in Reconciliation efforts in…
Techniques for Breaking Through the Clutter and Creating a Memorable Brand
What makes a great brand so great? And why do great ones sometimes fail? Learn tips and techniques for building…
Six Steps to Telling Your Heritage Story
Heritage places are filled with great stories to tell. In this webinar learn how to share and get your message…
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