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
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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.
