Living Room (detail), by Amanda McCavour, 2010-11
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Telling Indigenous stories: Trent students propose new narratives for historical plaques
Historical plaques across Canada often focus on the lives and activities of early European settlers, overlooking Indigenous presence or occasionally referencing Indigenous people only in relation to settler events and perspectives. These stories marginalize Indigenous histories, making them largely invisible within public commemorations.
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Adaptive reuse: Building on an architect’s perspective
Ontario Heritage Trust architect, Leroy Shum, on the key elements of adaptive reuse, emerging industry trends and the …
- 15 Aug 2023
- Food
A recipe for early Canadian culinary identity
Food, cooking and eating as universal experiences have always been an important part of our identity. As a necessity for survival, …
Celebrating Josiah – Introducing the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
“I’ll use my freedom well.” Josiah Henson made this promise to Captain Burnham, who helped him and his family in the last part of …
Setting the record straight – Updating four Black history plaques
I’d like to tell you about Solomon Moseby. In 1837, Moseby fled to Niagara to escape slavery in Kentucky. When his extradition …
Commerce Court, Toronto
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Doors Open Ontario
Discover the story behind every door!
Selected stories
- 08 Sep 2017
- Intangible heritage
Food - Author: Erin Semande
The proof is in the pizza
Around the lunch table at my office, I talk a lot about my experiences …
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- 08 Sep 2017
- Intangible heritage
Food - Author: Jordan St. John
Lost breweries of Toronto
As an artifact, beer can tell you a lot about the culture that develops it. …
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- 01 Oct 2019
- Economics of heritage
Buildings and architecture
Community
Adaptive reuse - Author: Paul Shaker
The economic value of heritage districts: How assessment growth in heritage conservation districts compares with non-designated areas in Hamilton
There are competing views about the value of heritage properties. On the …
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- 01 Oct 2019
- Economics of heritage
Buildings and architecture
Community
Adaptive reuse - Author: Erin Semande
Case study: Brockville Railway Tunnel
Location: 1 Block House Island Road, Brockville
Owner: City of …
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