Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Two New Brunswick students selected to attend National Youth History Forum

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Two New Brunswick students have been selected by Canada’s National History Society to attend the National Youth History Forum taking place in Ottawa from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.

They were selected from among a national group of competitors who each developed a short video documentary for the Young Citizens program following their participation in their school districts’ Regional Heritage Fairs. They are:
“New Brunswick is home to a multitude of stories that contribute to our provincial identity,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser. “These stories deserve to be told and our youth can play a tremendous role in sharing them with New Brunswickers and other Canadians. I congratulate these two students on their achievement, which is a reflection of the commitment they have shown to preserving our shared past.”



Thursday, October 16, 2014

Mark Your Calendars! Heritage Week and Heritage Fairs 2015

New Brunswick Heritage Week 2015, February 9 – 16:
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag, as well as our Provincial flag,
New Brunswick has adopted the theme of Hope Restored – Spem Reduxit – L’espoir renaît for Heritage Week 2015.

The dates for Heritage Week 2015 in New Brunswick are February 9 -16; which also includes Black History month, National Flag of Canada Day (February 15) and National Heritage Day (February 16).

The goal for Heritage Week is to provide New Brunswickers with opportunities to celebrate their past at local levels. This year, in recognition of our national and provincial flags, all interested community organizations, individuals, schools, museums, libraries, archives, seniors centres, and historic sites, are invited to reflect upon these two important symbols in our collective past. Now is the time to begin planning for Heritage Week 2015!

To assist with these activities, Heritage Week 2015 promotion kits will be available mid-December. Individuals and groups wishing to order a kit may contact Heritage Branch, in the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, by telephone, 506-453-2324, or by e-mail, heritage.week@gnb.ca.

More information will also be available (very soon) on the Heritage Week 2015 web site.

New Brunswick Heritage Fairs 2015:
As in past years, a Regional Heritage Fair will be taking place within your school district during late April-May.

If your school would like to participate in New Brunswick’s Heritage Fair program, please complete the attached response sheet and return it to this email address: heritage.fairs@gnb.ca  

More information concerning Heritage Fairs (and events from 2014) can also be found on our website.

Thank you - and best wishes for another successful school year!
Cynthia