GATINEAU VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
50th Annual General Meeting and Archives Open House.
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, the GVHS is reaching back into our corporate and archival records to recognize the efforts of Society pioneers on whose legacy we continue to build. During our open house, we’ll highlight some significant elements of our GVHS digital collections and website, including recent historic photo acquisitions, and a new online maps section.
We’ll also launch the ‘Pat ‘Skipper’ Evans Corner’, which brings together a wealth of local photos and stories collected and created by the Society’s first archivist. We’ll also feature a selection of documents of local interest from his extensive archival collection.
Come and learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Society and hear about a local heritage initiative we are supporting - Cantley 1889.
Everyone is welcome! Refreshments!
WHEN: Monday, February 20, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: the lower level of the Chelsea Library, 100 Old Chelsea Road
Info: Telephone: 819 827-6224 or Email: info@gvhs.ca
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THE LENNOXVILLE-ASCOT HISTORICAL & MUSEUM SOCIETY
A Gathering
Guest speaker Edson Warner
"My Grandfather's Best Race Horse"
The story of Frank Bogash Jr., an inductee into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
Everyone is welcome. For more information
WHEN: Monday, February 20, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Uplands (9 Speid Street, Sherbrooke).
Info: www.uplands.ca or 819-564-0409.
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HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION
Call for Nominations: Prince of Wales Prize
Help us celebrate your municipality’s heritage achievements
Heritage Canada Foundation is accepting nominations for the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership
Under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, this prize is awarded to a municipal government, large or small, rural or urban, which has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to the conservation of its historic places.
We invite you to sumit a monimation no later than April 30, 2012-02-17
For informaitn on nomination procedures and past award recipients, visit our wesite at www.heritagecanada.org
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FAIRBAIRN HOUSE HERITAGE CENTRE
Heritage Day: "The War of 1812," with historian Victor Suthren
200 years ago our county was on the brink of a very different era. Join us at La Vallée Restaurant to help The Maison Fairbairn House Heritage Centre welcome this author, past director of the Canadian War Museum and specialist in the costumes, weaponry and strategies of the flintlock era, for a talk and idea exchange on the war of 1812. It’s our way of celebrating Heritage Day.
WHEN: February 22, 12:00 noon
WHERE: La Vallée Restaurant (in Tulip Valley), 1418 Route 105, Chelsea
Cost:The price of the lunch you order
Confirmation Required: info@fairbairn.ca or 819-456-3555.
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PARK EXTENSION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Park Extension Historical Society is going to bat to save the Barclay School caretaker's house on 7994 Outremont Avenue in Montreal. The historical society is currently asking people to sign an online citizens’ petition at: http://www.petitions24.net/moratoire_parc_barclay
For more on the Park Extension Historical Society, and the Barclay School caretaker’s house, visit:
http://www.histoireparcextension.org/
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SCHOOL OF CANADIAN IRISH STUDIES
Oral History Project: Ireland's Civil War, Emigration, and Family Memory
I am looking for people in the U.S. and Canada with family connections to the Irish Civil War of 1922-23 (and War of Independence more broadly) to be interviewed for an oral history on how families and communities among the Irish Diaspora remember this important period. If you had family (perhaps a grandparent) involved in the Irish Civil War on either side who emigrated in its aftermath, I would be very interested in meeting you to discuss:
What was the impact of the civil war on your family and its emigration experience?
How is the conflict remembered?
Have any stories been passed down? Did the IRA veteran in your family remain engaged in the republican movement, commemorations, or Irish politics from abroad?
Did this continue to influence your family’s politics or attitudes towards Ireland?
Interviews will be recorded to audio or video or written down, according to your wishes. You will be given a copy of the interview recording. The project has been approved by Concordia University’s Human Research Ethics Committee, and interviewees will be informed in advance about conditions and options of participation.
For more information please contact: Professor Gavin Foster, School of Canadian Irish Studies
Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve W., H-1001, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8
Tel. 514 848-2424 x 5117, email: gfoster@alcor.concordia.ca
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MORRIN CENTRE
New Library Hours
As of February 14
Sunday...............................noon to 4 pm
Monday..............................Closed
Tuesday.............................noon to 8 pm
Wednesday.........................noon to 4 pm
Thursday............................noon to 8 pm
Friday..................................noon to 4 pm
Saturday..............................10 am to 4 pm
Irish Fighting Stick Lessons
This unique course offers you a chance to learn an ancient Irish martial art, the Antrim Stick, a type of Irish fighting stick. This martial art has been transmitted from father to son for several generations and has roots in the very early history of Ireland. This course offers a glimpse of a living tradition which is very seldom taught. You will have a chance to learn the basic techniques, history and traditions of this art.
The course is appropriate for individuals 12 years and older. It is taught by our museum curator, Maxime Chouinard, who is also the Director of Antrim Stick Canada.
WHEN: Every Sunday until April 15, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Morrin Centre, 44 chaussée des Écossais
Info: Email Maxime at maximechouinard@morrin.org or (418) 694-9147 or write to info@morrin.org
Language(s): English, French
One free instruction.
Advanced English Discussion Group
• Meetings being held every Tuesday evening.
• Sign up today, places are limited!!
Are you looking for a good way to keep up your English? Join us for an advanced-level discussion group. In an informal and friendly setting, various themes will be discussed to help participants improve their conversation skills.
WHERE : Morrin Centre, 44 chaussée des Écossais, Room : Library / Bibliothèque
WHEN: Every Tuesday evening, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Language(s) English
Price: Free
“ONCE UPON A TIME” - STORYTELLING WORKSHOP with storyteller and writer Taylor Tower
We are excited to offer a unique performance arts opportunity in February. In collaboration with the Blue Metropolis Project and the Quebec Writer’s Federation, we will be hosting a 2-day “How to craft and perform a story” workshop. The workshop will be led by Taylor Tower, who is known for her regular contributions to the Confabulation storytelling series (confabulationmontreal.com), some of which have been selected as the Best of Confabulation's First Year, featured as part of the 2011 Montreal Fringe Festival, and told on CBC Radio One's WireTap.
All stories developed during the workshop will be compiled with those developed in 4 other Quebec communities, and published in an anthology to be released during the 14th annual Blue Metropolis Literary Festival (April 18-23, 2012) in Montreal.
WHEN: February 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE : Morrin Centre, 44 chaussée des Écossais
Language(s): English
Price : Free event, complete, limited to 10 participants
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GASPESIAN BRITISH HERITAGE VILLAGE
Woodcarving (Beginner)
Gordon Duthie will take beginners through the techniques required to produce a relief carving.
WHEN: Every Wednesday from January 25 to February 29, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: New Richmond High School
Cost: $5. per session, wood provided, tools available on loan.
Woodturning
One-Day course: A great opportunity to learn this ancient skill from master craftsman, Bernard Bujold; all materials and tolls will be provided and participants take the finished piece home.
Cost $20. Payable in advance
WHEN: February 18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Richmond High School
Knitting
Whether you don’t know your knit form your purl or you have the basics and want to improve, our team of champion knitters can help.
WHEN: February 20 and 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: New Richmond High School
Cost: $ 4. per session
Starter pack of materials provided
Baking for parent and child
Local experts Gladys and Verna will spend a fun morning making treats with younger cooks. This is an activity for children aged 4-10 years, accompanied by an adult helper.
WHEN: March 24, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
WHERE: New Richmond High School
Cost: $8. for child with adult
Equipment available and ingredients provided.
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MISSISQUOI MUSEUM
Hodge’s General Store gets a “face lift”
Hodge’s General Store situated in Stanbridge East will undergo a “facelift” without sacrificing its heritage value and the uniqueness of its exhibit. Hodge’s General Store was donated to the Missisquoi Historical Society with the obligation of conserving it “as is”. By early summer, visitors will admire the numerous items offered in the general store dating from the 1930s and 1940s their original presentation.
Hodge’s Store is only one of the 3 Missisquoi Museum buildings that are open to the public – Cornell Mill also in Stanbridge East and the 12-sided Walbridge Barn in Mystic (St-Ignace-de-Stanbridge) Welcome visitors every day form the end of May until mid-October form 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call for Volunteers
Missisquoi Museum undertakes several important projects
Suring the next three years, from now to its 50th Anniversary in 2014, and will be updating several of its installations and will be initiating several important projects. Part of a well-structured strategic plan because of this the staff and board will need to count on the services of volunteers to accomplish certain tasks at the Museum or during the course of fundraising or promotional activities.
The Museum is in search of persons who have some spare time that they wish to donate to a good cause by joining a very dynamic and sympathetic team. The tasks to be performed may be routine or particular, on site, elsewhere or accomplished from home, but they always take in account the volunteers’ interests and talents.
Interested persons can request a form to be completed at: info@missisquoimuseum.ca
For further information, you may contact Jacqueline Côté at: 450-248-3153
WHERE: 2 River St, Stanbridge East
Website: www.missisquoimuseum.ca
Info: 450-248-3153 or info@missisquoimuseum.ca
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POTTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Snow-shoe Excursion
Snow-shoe along the old railroad of the Missisquoi Valley
Meet: 89, Fontaine Road
Hosts: Jeannine and Richard 450-292-3780
Saturday, February 18: Easy snow-shoeing or cross-country excursion on private trails and visit the pipe-line site in Highwater and learn with JP Gravel about he risk of a possible spillage of oil and the impact on our natural heritage.
Meet: 43, route de Mansonville.
Hosts: Jean-Pierre Gravel and Marie-Suzanne: (450) 292-4909
Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. Easy snow-shoe excursion on a forest trail near the « Chapelle St-Agnes » vineyard. Lunch at the vineyard: 17, 16 $ (taxes included). Wine available.
Reservation still available please call Carol (514) 481-6279. Meet: 2565 Scenic road, Glen Sutton.
Collection of Photos
2012 is the 15th anniversary of the publication of Yesterdays of Potton This popular keepsake edition, now out of print, was originally conceived to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Township of Potton. It chronicled our history from 1797 to the early 1900’s and was illustrated by 139 precious photographs of faces and places of Potton from the 1890’s to 1950. To reprint Yesterdays of Potton would be prohibitively expensive; however thanks to modern technology, we are pleased to post our collection of these photos online. A digitalized version of the book is also available for you to enjoy.
Website: http://pottonheritage.org/
Info: info@pottonheritage.org
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WESTMOUNT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Lecture Series
East-Atwater Library
Susan McGuire, historian and past executive director of the Atwater Library of the Mechanics Institute of Montreal will talk about the Atwater Library in eastern Westmount that has been in its present location since 1920. Known then as the Mechanics’ Institute it moved form St. James Street during the presidency of Westmount’s Mayor William Rutherford. Many families with Westmount ties have forbears who served the Institute for year, including the Maxwell, Hutchison, LaRocque, Leney, and Lovell families.
WHEN: March 15, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. West
Admission free for members, non-members $5.00 at the door
Info: 514-989-5510 or 514-932-6688
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BROME COUNTY HISTOICAL SOCIETY
Lecture Series with Jimmy Manson
The Stacey Letters:
The Eastern Townships, circa 1850, viewed through the eyes of a British Immigrant
WHEN: February 18, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Old Court House, 15 St. Paul Street, Knowlton
Info: 450-243-6782
Email: bchs@endirect.qc.ca
Philip Henry Moore and the Transformation of the Eastern Townships
WHEN: February 25, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Old Court House, 15 St. Paul Street, Knowlton
Info: 450-243-6782
Email: bchs@endirect.qc.ca
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EXPORAIL, CANADIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM
The Rotary Snowplow
Visit the cabinet of the rotary snowplow an enormous CN vehicle built at Montreal Locomotive Works this machine was in service form 1930 to 1960.
WHEN: Weekends starting January 14 to March 31 tours are scheduled at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Working on the Railroad
Experiment the different railroad jobs accompanied by a tour guide.
WHEN: January 14 to May 13, weekends 10:00, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the afternoon at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: 110 St Pierre, St Constant
Info: www.exporail.org or 450-632-2410
Special Delivery
Explore how the postal service operated aboard a train. Write a souvenir postcard of your visit and mail it from our mail car.
WHEN: April 1 to May 13
WHERE: 110 St Pierre, St Constant
Info: www.exporail.org or 450-632-2410
Permanent Exhibition in the Angus Pavilion
Exhibition Reliving Canada’s Railway Adventure. Climb aboard some of our 44 vehicles and much more. The guided tour relives Canada’s 175 years of railway history and its journey begins with the vehicles than ran across the country.
The Rocky Mountain Express propels the spectator through the heart of nature’s magnificent scenery aboard CPR’s 2816 steam locomotive, excerpts from a production by Stephen Low, an IMAX filmmaker of international repute.
The Model Train Room with its scale models and two networks in operation (schedule may vary).
More information in the press release or at www.exporail.org
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UPLANDS CULTURAL AND HERITAGE CENTRE
Exhibition of Photography
Pierre Brühmüller & Benoit Brühmüller
Pierre Brühmüller: this seasoned photographer delivers images which are remarkably sharp and simple. The works presented in this exhibition explore a great variety of subjects, such as portraits; landscapes, still life and special effects.
Benoit Brühmüller: For this exhibition, he has chosen to share a series of personal works which explore the idea of aesthetics. Through the use of brilliant clichés, he shows the viewer that beauty lies not only in the subject of a photograph but also in its composition, framing and background.
WHEN: February 5 until March 11
WHERE: 9 Speid, Sherbrooke
Info: Tel: 819 564-0409
Email: info@uplands.ca
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MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS DE SHERBROOKE
Insertion Contamination Dispersion.
The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke presents Insertion. Contamination Dispersion, works by eight young artists from Montreal. The exhibition has been organised by the Musée, with guest curator Dominique Sirois-Rouleau.
WHEN: February 18 to 3 June, opening ceremonies will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 5 p.m
Press visit with guest curator Dominique Sirois-Rouleau: Thursday the 16th at 11 a.m.
WHERE: 241 Dufferin, Sherbrooke
Exhibition: Simple Short Stories
Artists: France Jodoin and Kevin Sonmor
Ms. Jodoin is a painter of moods and, as such, her work is inspired by intuition. Kevin Sonmor’s accomplished painterly technique and suggestive imagery mesh to create dense, brooding scenes evocative of art historical traditions such as Flemish still-life painting and Romantic landscapes.
WHEN: January 21 to March 25
WHERE: 241 Dufferin, Sherbrooke
Info: 819-821-2115 or lboyer@mbas.qc.ca
Website: www.mbas.qc.ca
Permanent Exhibition: Spaces and Landscapes: the Collection
Many important artists are represented, including some from our region, and representatives of the next artistic generation. A special place is accorded to our own landscape painter, Frederick Simpson Coburn.
WHERE: 241 Dufferin, Sherbrooke
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BELANGER-GARDNER FOUNDATION
Funding Available:
The Bélanger-Gardner Fund, established by the late University of Montréal Professor Gérard Gardner, Ph.D. supports research pertaining to the Eastern Townships. The Bélanger-Gardner Foundation provides grants to individuals, groups or associations for research on topics related to the Eastern Townships. The projects must comply with the following protocol:
“… 2. The income from the Fund shall be used to gather, to catalogue and to make available documents and other material relating to the discovery, the colonization, the industrial and commercial development and the evolution of the population of the Eastern Townships of Quebec.”
As there is a limited amount available for grants we would ask that the requests for funding be in the area of $1,000.
Research plans and budgets should be described in detail and applicants should provide any information deemed relevant to the application. The application must indicate whether sources of funding have been sought for the same project and whether any other sources of funding are anticipated. As the successful applicants may receive less that the full amount requested, each applicant must indicate whether the project can proceed with only partial funding.
If you are submitting a project in French, please include an English summary with your request.
Project applications should be submitted to the committee of Trustees no later than March 9th, 2012.
Bruno Gnassi
Chair, Bélanger-Gardner Foundation
University Librarian
http://www.ubishops.ca/library_info/bel-gard.html
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CANADIAN HERITAGE
Canada Day Poster Challenge 2012
The 2012 Canada Day Poster Challenge is underway!
Each year, students aged 5 to 18 are invited to take part in the Canada Day Poster Challenge by designing a poster that illustrates their pride in Canada and in being Canadian. This year’s theme is 1812: The Fight for Canada.
The deadline for submitting your poster, along with an entry form, is March 9, 2012.
This Website has been designed to provide ideas! Explore the theme and learning resources sections and take a few minutes to try the games and activities. See the previous winners and finalists, print out an entry form, and read our complete entry rules.
To print the 2012 Poster Challenge promotional brochure, download the PDF Document [1720 Kb] or the PDF Flyer [2637 Kb].
SOURCE: http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1292268977681/1292268977684
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QUEBEC COMMUNITY GROUPS NETWORK
The Quebec Community Groups Network has teamed up with the CBC, the English-Language Arts Network, the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network, and the Quebec English School Boards Association to create a video contest designed to highlight the vibrant stories of English-speaking Quebec.
After promoting the contest in local high schools throughout the province and among English-speaking community groups, the CBC website is now live at http://myquebecroots.cbc.ca/
We encourage you to help us get the word out by sharing this information with local high schools students, your educational partners, your members, and other stakeholders via your websites, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds etc... We also encourage you to visit the page from time to time and go and vote for your local and sectoral favourites.
For full contest details, go to www.qcgn.ca/myquebecroots/
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THE QUEBEC FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Launch of New Website
The Quebec Family History Society (QFHS) is proud to announce the launch of its new website at www.qfhs.ca. Located at the same address as the genealogical society’s original site, the website features several new sections, such as Gary’s Genealogical Picks, research tips, surname interests, and a bulletin board.
QFHS members researching their ancestors in Quebec will benefit from the new Jacques Gagné Church Compilations in the members’ section. Long-time member Jacques Gagné has compiled historical information and the location of records for more than 1,000 English and French Protestant churches across the province, from 1759 to 1899. At the QFHS Heritage Centre and Library, members have free access to a collection of 6,000 books, manuscripts, and family histories, plus thousands of microfilms, microfiche, historical maps, and periodicals, and access to billions of online genealogical records, including the world deluxe edition of Ancestry.ca.
Info: 514-695-1502 or qfhs@bellnet.ca
Website: www.qfhs.ca
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QUEBEC ANGLOPHONE HERITAGE NETWORK
QAHN NEWS!
InHerit service award
The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) is on the lookout for exceptional young Quebecers who give their time freely helping to preserve and promote local history and heritage in their hometowns and neighbourhoods.
Starting in 2012, the InHerit Awards for Community Service will be presented each year to outstanding Quebecers between the ages 13 and 24 who make significant contributions of their time and skills to support local history societies, museums, cultural centres, conservation groups and other volunteer organisations active in the heritage sector.
Nominations from members of the heritage network and the public at large will be accepted until April 30, 2012 by QAHN’s Awards Committee. Awards recognising three levels of achievement―Gold, Silver and Bronze―will be presented to the youth recipients during QAHN’s annual general meeting and awards banquet on May 12, 2012 at Champlain College in Saint Lambert.
The recipient of an InHerit Award is chosen solely on the strength of the nomination documents received by QAHN’s selection committee. Nominators must complete and submit the InHerit Awards nomination form, which can be found on the QAHN website.
The following criteria will be taken into consideration when evaluating nominations:
The significance and quality of the nominee’s or nominated group’s contribution to the preservation and promotion of community history and/or heritage.
The level of volunteer commitment to community history and heritage as demonstrated by the number of hours donated by the nominee or nominated group.
A concise description of the scope of the youth contribution(s) to local history and heritage work should also be provided. Community-school collaborations are eligible.
Nominating Procedure
The recipient of an InHerit Award is chosen solely on the strength of the nomination documents received by QAHN’s selection committee. Nominators must complete and submit the InHerit Awards nomination form, which can be found on the QAHN website.
The following criteria will be taken into consideration when evaluating nominations:
The significance and quality of the nominee’s or nominated group’s contribution to the preservation and promotion of community history and/or heritage.
The level of volunteer commitment to community history and heritage as demonstrated by the number of hours donated by the nominee or nominated group.
A concise description of the scope of the youth contribution(s) to local history and heritage work should also be provided. Community-school collaborations are eligible.
Quebec Heritage Web
QAHN would like to take this opportunity to invite both individuals and members of organizations to send us material for inclusion on Quebec Heritage Web.
Currently, Quebec Heritage Web includes bilingual versions of the following regional heritage sites:
Townships Heritage / Patrimoine des Cantons
Laurentian Heritage / Patrimoine des Laurentides
Outaouais Heritage / Patrimoine de l’Outaouais
Gaspesian Heritage / Patrimoine de la Gaspésie and
The Montreal Mosaic / Mosaïque montréalaise
All of these five dynamic Internet magazines can be accessed from one single address: www.QuebecHeritageWeb.com
Submissions can take many forms -- news items relating to local history or heritage; feature articles on historical topics; letters to the editor; historic and contemporary photos; exhibitions and other events listings (for inclusion in our free on-line calendar); video or audio clips; or anything else you think is relevant to local heritage and history and that you might like to publicize on one or more of our heritage webmagazines.
We’re always looking for good content. And we love getting your feedback. So don’t be shy. Send us your material and send it often!
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
QAHN is pleased to announce that our print magazine, Quebec Heritage News, is now on Facebook!
Visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quebec-Heritage-News/288386101188929.
Be sure to leave us your comments, and tell all your Facebook friends about us!
In other QAHN news, it is now possible to renew your membership / subscription to Quebec Heritage News on-line using Paypal at: http://qahn.org/join-qahn.
And if you would like to make a donation to QAHN, visit: http://qahn.org/mission.
WANT YOUR EVENTS LISTED ON THE HERITAGELINE GROUP MAILING SERVICE AND THE WWW.QAHN.ORG HERITAGELINE LISTING???
Send a full description of your group events and or activities with the time, place and contact information to Kathy, at home@qahn.org to have your items listed. Thank you
HeritageLine is an electronic newsletter designed to keep our members and others up-to-date on historical and heritage news, events and activities around the province. New Feature: the HeritageLine is now available on line at www.qahn.org
As part our efforts to increase membership in the network, we invite you to forward this newsletter to others interested in advancing knowledge of the history and culture of Quebec’s English-speaking society. Tell them about what we do, what they will receive as members, and how to join, or encourage them to call Kathy, at (819) 564-9595 (toll-free in Quebec 1-877-964-0409), send a fax to (819) 564-6872 or email: home@qahn.org or visit our website at www.qahn.org .
Thank you for helping us to grow! And be sure to keep sending us information about your upcoming fundraiser, lecture, tour or exhibition
