Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario

The Historical Society of Ottawa: Whitton or Dewar?

Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Guest Speakers: Elisabeth Arnold, Ottawa City Councillor, Somerset Ward, 1994-2003 | Dave Mullington, Author "Charlotte: The Last Suffragette" and "Chain of Office: Biographical Sketches of the Early Mayors of Ottawa (1847-1948)" Marion Dewar or Charlotte Whitton? Which one was Ottawa's most remarkable mayor? Join us as our two esteemed speakers each defend their chosen candidate...

National Trust for Canada (Virtual): Gathering of the Heritage Sector: Taking Action on Bill C-23, New Federal Heritage Legislation

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FREE Bill C23 – An Act respecting places, persons and events of national historic significance or national interest, archaeological resources, and cultural and natural heritage – is at Second Reading in the House of Commons, with the first round of debate completed on Dec 2. A working group has prepared a response with recommended amendments...

Esquesing Historical Society January Meeting: Heritage Halton Hills

The Studio, Halton Hills Cultural Centre 9 Church St., Georgetown, Ontario

Since last January, Heritage Halton Hills has continued their designation work. Heritage Halton Hills members John Mark Rowe and Ray Denny will provide updates on the recently designated buildings in Halton Hills and discuss pending designations.

UEL Association of Canada – Governor Simcoe Branch (Virtual): January 2023 Meeting

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“Fort Frontenac” — Presentation by Jean Rae Baxter Wednesday, January 11, at 7:30pm – on Zoom; Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-6rpzwsHNCWbZzHnNBmGp7H2QJ3L6ik Please note, this is not a hybrid meeting, it will take place virtually on Zoom It all began with the beaver. The City of Kingston owes its existence to the beaver. If it were not for the beaver, Fort Frontenac would...

Woodland Cultural Centre (Virtual): School of Art Panel Talk

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Join Woodland Cultural Centre January 12th for a panel of curators, artists, writers as they discuss the development of the Woodland School of Art in conjunction with the WCC permanent collection exhibition. Panelists will continue conversations around the relationships between Indigenous contemporary art practice, culturally significant history and intellectual interpretation. Register now to receive the...