April 20, 2012

If Walls Could Talk

A documentary produced for MTS TV Winnipeg on demand about the importance of preserving heritage buildings in Winnipeg's exchange and downtown. Meet the people who maintain and revitalize these buildings to keep the downtown full of culture, history, and everyday people.

Produced, edited and partially shot by Brooke Clayton. Click here to enjoy.

April 12, 2012

Doors Open Winnipeg 2012- Celebrating the Stories our Buildings Tell

Can you speak history? Are you a storyteller? Help bring the stories of our buildings to life at the 9th annual Doors Open Winnipeg weekend, May 26 and 27. Heritage Winnipeg is looking for volunteers of all kinds to guide tours, greet visitors and more.
Training sessions will be provided and there will be a choice of shifts to be worked. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer form. Thanks to all of our volunteers who help make our event an overwhelming success each year! For more information, contact the Executive Director at info@heritagewinnipeg.com or call 942-2663.

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April 4, 2012

Winnipeg Modern - A Part of Our Heritage

Heritage Winnipeg's 6th annual fundraising luncheon was held at the historic Fort Garry Hotel in the Provencher Room on March 30th and was a great success! The event was well attended by the heritage and business community to enjoy a great lunch with a presentation on Winnipeg Modern Architecture. We would like to thank the keynote speaker - University of Manitoba, Faculty Architecture Prof. Herbert Enns for his very insightful and interesting presentation. In addition, Garry Hilderman FUFG Board Member, gave a brief update on the historic Upper Fort Garry Project.

Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank the Fort Garry Hotel as our host and sponsor of the event and in addition to Rae and Jerry's restaurant for their donation. The fabulous raffle prize was won by architect Wins Bridgman. A big thank you to the fundraising committee for all their hard work, and a special thanks to the City of Winnipeg for their support.

Winnipeg Modern books are available at the HW office for $49.99 taxes included.

Emcee Celine Kear

Minister Marcelino

Councillor Brian Mayes

Garry Hilderman

Michel Legace - Grace

Patrons at event

Herbert Enns - Presenter

Wins Bridgman - Raffle Winner

Stacy Dyck - Committee Member

March 30, 2012

Spring Fundraising Luncheon: Winnipeg Modern- A Part of Our Heritage

Friday, March 30, 2012 noon – 1:30pm, Fort Garry Hotel, Provencher room Tickets are now available for purchase at HW office. $ 65.00 for members and $ 70.00 for non-members (tax deductible receipt provided).

Come and join us to support the work that we do at Heritage Winnipeg. Enjoy a hot lunch and get to know more about Winnipeg’s Modern Architecture with a presentation by Herbert Enns. He is a professor of Architecture at University of Manitoba. Click here to see the invitation.

March 2, 2012

History of Orioles Community Centre Show and Tell:

Date: Saturday, March 31 2012, 1-3pm
Location: TBA
More information: outreach@dmsmca.ca or 774-7005

Please join us in exploring the rich history of the Orioles CC, one of our neighbourhood landmarks.

We will have some photos, newspaper articles, and memorabilia on display but we need your help! Do you have pictures of yourself or your children playing at the Orioles Community Centre? Images of the building? Memorabilia from past sports teams or clubs?

Please bring them to share; we would love to see them and listen to your memories.