Calgary Heritage

The Calgary Heritage Initiative Society (CHI) advocates to preserve and promote the productive use of buildings and areas of historic significance.

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GREAT fun with Heritage Trivia tonight, thanks for all who came (photo is missing 1/3 of the attendees) #yycheritage #yyc

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Excited to participate in the founding meeting of the Alberta Heritage Places Network at Olds College #yyc #yycheritage #heritageyyc

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Enjoyed a heartwarming celebration on a chilly day, dedicating the Violet King park in Hillhurst-Sunnyside.
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Info on Violet King house across the street from the park: https://t.co/gHo7dLhMXU

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Happy Holidays from CHI! #yycheritage #heritageyyc

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Join us for Trivia! Next Wed Dec 17, 18+
RSVP here #yycheritage
https://t.co/4dCLR3FIjq

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Just one day away! Register here https://t.co/iBBHSiWbUx #yyc

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Join us for this special presentation: The Calgary Municipal Building's 40th anniversary 1880s-1980s on Oct 18th presented by Harry Sanders, register here!: https://t.co/iBBHSiWbUx #yycheritage #yyc

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Join us for this special presentation: The Calgary Municipal Building's 40th anniversary 1880s-1980s on Oct 18th presented by Harry Sanders, register here!: https://t.co/iBBHSiWbUx #yycheritage #yyc

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Today marks National day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, their communities and their families.

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CHI talking about the history around and below Tomkins park as part of Historic Calgary Week #yyc #yycheritage
@ChinookCHS

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#inglewoodyyc 's Gresham Block being demolished. Listed heritage building on the city's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources https://t.co/QPmhdQfzgq #yycheritage

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The current occupant of the home is https://t.co/XVY5jdBcca

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Happy Flag Day! DYK that the childhood home of the designer of our flag is here in Calgary? George FG Stanley was born in Calgary and lived in this Beltline home from 1908 to 1929. Later in 1964 his submission would become the basis of our flag. More here: https://t.co/16DZBHLo8x

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The home is on the heritage inventory (but not protected). Inventory entry is here: https://t.co/GsD0gIF1qZ

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Lifetime Achievement award goes to Darryl Cariou!

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Heritage Trades & Craftspeople award goes to the 40 Mile Coat project

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Advocacy and Volunteerism award goes to @chcayyc Heritage Committee

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The award for Heritage Storytelling goes to the city of Calgary's Land Acknowledgement Project

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The winner of the Cultural Landscapes award is the Public Archaeology Program at @UCalgary