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

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 AnglophoneHeritage Network (QAHN)

• Local museums and heritage centres• 50 + community groups across Quebec• Non-profit, non-partisan & volunteer-driven • Archives and historical artefact collections

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

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

Community-based Service Learning

• Learning that is hands-on

• Allows youth to apply skills and knowledge

• 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

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.

Inspiring Heritage Engagement,Renewal and Identity Together

InHerit

Curriculum Links

• Geography• History & Citizenship• Language Arts• Media Literacy• Visual Arts• French as a Second Language

Inspiring Project from Métis Beach School

Paint our Heritage

Welcome to Old Harry

Magdalen Islands students create a digital audio tour of ten heritage landmarks in their community

Tips for Success1. Brainstorm the idea with students and other

members of the community

2. Involve local historical/heritage partners, such as museums or historical societies

3. Provide a service that meets a need or needs in the community.

4. Invite parents to participate as volunteers

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.

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.