VERNON & DISTRICT HERITAGE FAIR
A PROJECT OF THE GREATER VERNON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
The British Columbia Heritage Fairs Program is an educational initiative designed to increase awareness and interest in Canadian history. The event of a ‘history fair’ actively involves Canadian youth, schools, businesses and community groups in a contemporary celebration of our shared traditions and heritage.
In 1993, the Charles R. Bronfman Foundation Heritage Project was started to increase awareness of Canadian heritage and to create an exciting learning environment for students of history. This CRB Heritage Project was responsible for starting the Heritage Fairs Program nationwide by introducing a series of Fairs in every province and territory. Until recently, this initiative was administered by the Historica Foundation. In 2003, the British Columbia Heritage Fairs Society was established to continue to promote the Heritage Fairs concept throughout our province. In April 2008, Vernon joined the list of communities to have its own Heritage Fair.
Let’s Hook Students on History!
The Heritage Fairs Program encourages students in grades 4 – 10 to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Students are invited to select and research any aspect of Canadian history that interests them. (Ideas to get you started). Then, using a medium of their choice, create a project that is shared with the general public.
This program:
- Creates an environment where students are excited to learn and share.
- Provides recognition for student achievement
- Enhances all literacy skills.
- Supports cross-curricular learning outcomes as set out by the Ministry of Education.
- Reveals connections between the past and present.
- Promotes active citizenship by providing the opportunity to celebrate diversity in culture and heritage within their own community, province or country.
- Inspires Canadians to celebrate their place in history.
Along with the students, the Fairs involve many community organizations, businesses, service clubs and many volunteers in this celebration of Canadian history and traditions. In fact, we rely totally on donations from local businesses, service clubs and private individuals to fund our fair. We are gratefully appreciative of these sponsors. We also rely on many volunteers who help with food, judging, registration, crafts, set up, donations, and of course the Steering Committee. We are greatly appreciative of all our sponsors and supporters.
4th Annual
Vernon & District Heritage Fair
Friday, April 15th, 2011
Priest Valley Gym
Times TBA
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