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InHerit Inspiring Heritage Renewal and Identity Together

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).

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InHerit Inspiring Heritage Renewal and Identity Together

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  1. InHerit Inspiring Heritage Renewal and Identity Together Connecting Communities, Connecting Generations

  2. Developed by the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network With support of the Provincial Coordinating Team Community Learning Centres

  3. Quebec AnglophoneHeritage Network (QAHN) Local museums and heritage centres 50 + community groups across Quebec Non-profit, non-partisan & volunteer-driven Archives and historical artefact collections

  4. Our Vision • 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

  5. Challenges • Finding better ways to connect with younger generations • Creating learning projects that tap into students’ skills and interests • Sustaining partnerships between schools and the communities they serve

  6. Community-based Service Learning • Learning that is hands-on • Allows youth to apply skills and knowledge • Benefits schools and the whole community

  7. Inspiring Heritage Engagement,Renewal and Identity TogetherInHerit Our Goal To encourage young Quebecers to discover and appreciate the history and heritage of the places where they live

  8. Inspiring Heritage Engagement,Renewal and Identity Together InHerit Our Approach To promote project-based learning partnerships between teachers and volunteer community groups

  9. 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.

  10. Curriculum Links • Geography • History & Citizenship • Language Arts • Media Literacy • Visual Arts • French as a Second Language

  11. Inspiring Project from Métis Beach School Paint our Heritage

  12. Welcome to Old Harry Magdalen Islands students create a digital audio tour of ten heritage landmarks in their community

  13. Tips for Success • 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

  14. InHerit Projects …. • 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.

  15. InHerit Award 2013 • Recognition program for youth volunteers age 13-24 who contribute to local history & heritage preservation. • Nominations deadline: 30 March 2013. Details on QAHN website. • Awards will be presented on June 1, 2013 in Stanstead, Quebec.

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