Transcript Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN)

InHerit
Inspiring Heritage Renewal and Identity Together
Connecting Communities,
Connecting Generations
Developed by the
Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network
With support of the Provincial Coordinating Team
Community Learning Centres
Quebec Anglophone
Heritage Network (QAHN)
Local museums and heritage centres
• 50 + community groups across Quebec
• Non-profit, non-partisan & volunteer-driven
• Archives and historical artefact collections
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Our Vision
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Schools and volunteer groups collaborate on
community-based projects →
A culture of learning and sharing knowledge
inspired by places where we live →
Engaged learners of all ages who appreciate
and care for their communities →
Able citizens and tomorrow’s leaders
Challenges
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Finding better ways to connect with younger
generations
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Creating learning projects that tap into
students’ skills and interests
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Sustaining partnerships between schools and
the communities they serve
Community-based Service Learning
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Learning that is hands-on
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Allows youth to apply skills and knowledge
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Benefits schools and the whole community
Inspiring Heritage Engagement,
Renewal and Identity Together
InHerit
Our Goal
To encourage young Quebecers to discover
and appreciate the history and heritage of the
places where they live
Inspiring Heritage Engagement,
Renewal and Identity Together
InHerit
Our Approach
To promote project-based learning
partnerships between teachers and volunteer
community groups
Inspiring Heritage Engagement,
Renewal and Identity Together
InHerit
The Legacy
A guide to creating InHerit-style learning
projects in your schools that engage youth and
contribute to local history and heritage
activities.
Curriculum Links
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Geography
History & Citizenship
Language Arts
Media Literacy
Visual Arts
French as a Second Language
Paint our Heritage
Inspiring Project from Métis Beach School
Welcome to Old Harry
Magdalen Islands
students create a
digital audio tour
of ten heritage
landmarks in their
community
Tips for Success
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Brainstorm the idea with students and other
members of the community
Involve local historical/heritage partners,
such as museums or historical societies
Provide a service that meets a need or needs
in the community.
Invite parents to participate as volunteers
InHerit Projects ….
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Fit with curriculum objectives
Help instill and reinforce sense of community
pride and belonging
Are built on partnerships, i.e. between
teachers, CLCs, history societies, community
associations, libraries, municipal agencies,
etc.
InHerit Award 2013
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Recognition program for youth volunteers age 13-24
who contribute to local history & heritage
preservation.
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Nominations deadline: 30 March 2013. Details on
QAHN website.
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Awards will be presented on June 1, 2013 in
Stanstead, Quebec.