Public Service Announcement

Public Workshops: Social Heritage Strategy Development

(Tuesday, June 14, 2011) - HRM is inviting residents to participate in one of four upcoming workshops designed to engage citizens in the the development of HRM’s first Social Heritage Strategy. The Strategy will help shape HRM policy and programs regarding heritage assets, social history, natural history, and cultural heritage throughout our region.

The public workshops are taking place:

Saturday, June 18, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Bloomfield Centre, Multipurpose Room
2786 Agricola Street, Halifax

Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dartmouth Sportsplex, Nantucket Room
110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth

Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
LeBrun Centre, Lion’s Den Room
36 Holland Drive, Bedford

Saturday, June 25, 1:30 pm - 4 p.m.
Memory Lane Heritage Village, Clam Factory
5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte

Public input will be used to develop the strategy and inform recommendation to Council. This process will not result in changes to heritage regulation.

Feedback can also be provided through our online survey at www.halifax.ca/surveys

Social heritage refers to the history and cultural identities of people in a particular region. It includes physical elements such as monuments, documents, and artefacts. It also includes oral traditions, customs, folklore, languages, music, dance, celebrations, and special skills. For more information on HRM’s Social Heritage Strategy, visit www.halifax.ca/Culture/socialheritage or call 490-5113.

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Seamus McGreal
Social Heritage Planner
490-5113
mcgreals@halifax.ca