There are some new initiatives that Heritage Manitoba has been involved with that many communities could carry out, and which could ensure the ongoing success and excellence of any number of follow-up heritage activities. Doing these would ensure a consistent, comprehensive collection of high quality historical information.
These projects have been developed in partnerships between the Historic Resources Branch of Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection and many members of Heritage Manitoba. The Branch has graciously allowed us to present here some of the key guides for this initiative.
Called Our Essential Past, the three main components of the project (events, people, buildings) are being used by many small urban and rural communities across Manitoba to develop the kinds of foundational information that will ensure excellence in any number of follow-up heritage activities.
(0.2 MB PDF, 4 pages, developed by the Historic Resources Branch (HRB) of Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection.Used with permission of the HRB. English.) Download The introduction to a community planning initiative includes a suite of sophisticated projects ensuring that the foundational materials needed for effective designation and commemoration initiatives are in place, and that other compelling and informative communication materials are also developed as part of a complete heritage package.
(0.6 MB PDF,28 pages, developed by the Historic Resources Branch (HRB) of Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection. Used with permission of the HRB. English.) Download Guide for creating a Pivotal Events project, with a focus on historical themes and key events that defined the evolution of a community.
(0.7 MB PDF, 17 pages, developed by the Historic Resources Branch (HRB) of Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection. Used with permission of the HRB. English.) Download Guide for creating a Notable People project, with a focus on individuals from around the turn of the 20th century that most effectively described the various activities that defined daily life in any community – work and leisure, focusing on those with compelling personal stories who can effectively represent others.
(0.6 MB PDF, 46 pages, developed by the Historic Resources Branch (HRB) of Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection. Used with permission of the HRB. English.) Download Guide for creating a Special Places project, with a focus on existing physical resources–buildings, structures and sites–and through a select collection of the most important and attractive suggests the historical themes, events and personalities identified in the other two projects.
(1.2 MB PDF, 16 pages, developed by the Historic Resources Branch (HRB) of Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection. Used with permission of the HRB. English.) Download An overview of the kinds of traditional and innovative communication/promotion projects that can follow from the development of any or all the three foundational projects.
