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Heritage Preservation Partnership Program : guidelines for Roger Soderstrom Scholarship and Bob Etherington Heritage Conservation Fund

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Includes information on two funding opportunities available through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. The Roger Soderstrom Scholarship was established to help advance historic... More ≫

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Includes information on two funding opportunities available through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. The Roger Soderstrom Scholarship was established to help advance historic preservation in Alberta by assisting student research. The Bob Etherington Heritage Conservation Fund aims to help develop skills in heritage conservation in Alberta by providing financial support to eligible individuals who wish to attend training and eligible organizations who wish to deliver training in the conservation of historic buildings.

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How to develop a local heritage marker program

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Heritage marker programs are one of the most popular types of heritage awareness and interpretation programs. This resource contains information and tipes to help develop a successful local... More ≫

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Heritage marker programs are one of the most popular types of heritage awareness and interpretation programs. This resource contains information and tipes to help develop a successful local heritage marker program. Part of the Heritage Notes Series, which was developed to help people interested in preserving, protecting and interpreting Alberta history.

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Conducting historical research

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This guide focuses on how to conduct historical research as the foundational component of any successful community, organization or family heritage project. Part of the Heritage Notes Series,... More ≫

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This guide focuses on how to conduct historical research as the foundational component of any successful community, organization or family heritage project. Part of the Heritage Notes Series, which was developed to help people interested in preserving, protecting and interpreting Alberta history.

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Alberta Culture Days : idea file for schools

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Alberta Culture Days is an annual three-day celebration that takes place the last weekend of September. Culture Days provides opportunities for communities and community organizations across... More ≫

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Alberta Culture Days is an annual three-day celebration that takes place the last weekend of September. Culture Days provides opportunities for communities and community organizations across Alberta to discover, experience and celebrate the cultural life of their communities. This resource contains examples of activities and projects to inspire schools, teachers and students interested in participating in Alberta Culture Days.

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Recreation and leisure pursuits : Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or as an independent online resource for ESL learners who may be working independently.

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Recreation and leisure pursuits : Canadian Rockies

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to the Canadian Rockies. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to the Canadian Rockies. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or as an independent online resource for ESL learners who may be working independently.

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Coal mining : life & times

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Natural Resources Service in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. The... More ≫

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Natural Resources Service in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. The publications have been written to address the mission of Alberta Environment and increase students’ environmental awareness, understanding, interaction and responsibility for the natural world in which they live. The publications are developed in a close working relationship with teachers, community educators and program writers. Programs focus on the areas of environmental education, science, social studies and language arts. They are also developed to emphasize elements of environmental literacy, lifestyle, and citizenship.

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