On September 29, 2025, the Ontario Historical Society presented a talk by the editors of a new book, “Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute,” about the history of Canada’s oldest and longest running residential school, located in Brantford, Ontario. Co-editors Dr. Alison Norman and Rick Hill, joined by contributor Diana Castillo, discussed the unique project…
(Recording not available) When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10 OHS Members $20 Non-members Host: Paul Morralee, Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Paul Morralee has utilized his background in communications and video production to bring the work of (OHS Affiliate) Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior (CLLS) to a large audience. In this webinar, Paul will take us through…
Click here to download a PDF copy of the webinar slides. “Ontario’s WWI History: 100 Years on at Vimy, Passchendaele and Hill 70” Summary: R.H. Thomson’s project The World Remembers – Le Monde Se Souvient shows the names of those killed in WWI in the 100th year after death. The 2017 displays that will appear this fall will show the…
Click here to download a PDF copy of the webinar slides. Click here to download a PDF copy of the resources provided to webinar participants. “Technology Planning for Heritage Organizations: Lessons Learned and Resources from the OHS Reach Project” Summary: In an increasingly digital heritage community, how comfortable is your organization with tackling technology? Over the last year, the Ontario…
Click here to download a PDF copy of the webinar slides. “Ontario Archaeology 101” Summary: Presented in partnership with The Ontario Archaeological Society. Join Paul Racher for an overview of the often-overlooked but fascinating archaeology of southern Ontario, including a discussion of the role archaeology can play as Canada moves to renew its relationship with the First Nations. With such…
Click here to download a PDF copy of the webinar slides. “The Secrets to Strategic Success: Strategic Planning for Small Organizations” Summary: “Strategic Planning” can sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. A sound plan is essential to defining and meeting your organization’s goals; attracting funding; and ensuring that your board, members, partners, and community are clear on what…
Download the slides for Part One here. Download the slides for Part Two here. Download the slides for Part Three here. Summary: Are you thinking of digitizing your local history collection? Not sure where to start? Join Loren Fantin and Jess Posgate of OurDigitalWorld to talk about how to approach digitization projects of all sizes and learn more about engaging…
Summary: Edith George has been presenting her popular talk, “Heritage Trees: Preserving our Natural Roots” across the province since January 18, 2010, and is now teaming up with the Ontario Historical Society to share it online as part of the Strengthening Ontario’s Heritage Webinar Series. Join Edith and the OHS to learn about the history of preserving and defending heritage…
Click here to download a PDF copy of the slides for this webinar. Summary: The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program was created by the Department of Canadian Heritage to celebrate communities, their past and presents. The Program increases opportunities, through festivals and other events and projects, for local artists and artisans to be involved in their community and…
Click here to download a PDF copy of the slides for this webinar. Summary: In partnership with The Ontario Historical Society, Community Heritage Ontario offered three webinars to assist with the training of new members of municipal heritage committees throughout Ontario. Speaker Wayne Morgan is an independent heritage planning consultant, and a Registered Professional Planner with 34 years of professional…
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