Join James Youck during Heritage Week as he presents a brief history of the College Avenue Campus, and a more detailed description of how this rich sociological and architectural history embodied by Collegiate Gothic style affect the design process for the College Avenue Campus Renewal. The challenge of renovation, restoration, and addition to the heritage […]
The online 'One Room Schoolhouse Project' helps to bring the one room schoolhouses of history to life on the internet with contributions by former students, teachers and residents. To illustrate the wealth of available information, Christa Kaytor will discuss her family's research into a number of one room school districts. Registration required: register at phr@reginalibrary.ca […]
Every February, Black History Month is celebrated to learn about and honor the achievements, contributions, and heritage of African-Canadians throughout history. Mary Chipanshi, an African oral storyteller and Chimuka Simasiku will share with you the rich and varied culture of Africa through various presentations including storytelling and music. Make time to come and immerse yourself […]
Regina’s first tiny house was actually built 135 years ago, it provided the basic necessities for survival and comfort that our present day popular tiny houses do.Have you ever wondered what those early homes were like? Join us for an informative and entertaining evening with music, photos and stories as we learn about life in […]
A new public lecture series at the University of Regina will mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation and the birth of Canada in 1867. The Canada 150 Lecture Series: The Making of Canada features six lectures over four days, starting on January 19 with Canadian historian Christopher Moore’s lecture: “A Living Tree? Canada’s Constitution 150 […]
A new public lecture series at the University of Regina will mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation and the birth of Canada in 1867. The Canada 150 Lecture Series: The Making of Canada features six lectures over four days, starting on January 19 with Canadian historian Christopher Moore’s lecture: “A Living Tree? Canada’s Constitution 150 […]
Are you interested in getting involved in Heritage Regina? We want to welcome all current members and potential new members to attend Heritage Regina’s 41st Annual General Meeting on April 11th at Knox Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave. Regina at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please note that only current 2017-18 members will be […]
April 18: Community Heritage Inventories and Statements of Significance 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Workshop participants will learn how to create a community heritage inventory and how to write a Statement of Significance. A heritage inventory is a fundamental planning tool that will enable you to identify and evaluate the historic places that exist […]
April 19: Standards and Guidelines and Neighborhood Design Guidelines 9:00 am – 4:00 pm It is often necessary to make changes to heritage buildings so that they can continue to have a viable use. But, what kinds of changes should be allowed? The April 19th workshop will introduce participants to two tools that take the guesswork […]
On June 30, 1912 the storm of the century swept through Regina causing widespread destruction and death. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada join us on a short walk downtown Regina followed by a lecture that focuses on the resilience, perseverance and courage of the settlers who built and re-built this great city. […]