Tag Archives: Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network

QAHN receives funding for second “Heritage Talks” series

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) announced yesterday it received a $10,000 grant from the Chawkers Foundation, with the help of its community partner the Townshippers’ Foundation, to continue its educational programming and outreach activities and its popular “Heritage Talks” … Continue reading →

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QAHN announces 2017 Marion Phelps Award recipient for volunteer service

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) announced the recipient of the 2017 Marion Phelps award is Richard “Rick” Smith in recognition of his volunteer service for many years to help preserve and promote Anglophone heritage in the province. Mr. Smith … Continue reading →

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Montreal’s Park Extension Historical Society recognized for preserving collective memory

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Park Extension Historical Society in Montreal has received the 2017 Richard Evans Award for its contribution to the community and for its celebration and preservation of the neighbourhood’s collective memory. The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) presents this award … Continue reading →

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Quebec heritage group seeks nominations for volunteer awards

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) seeks nominations for its two annual volunteer recognition awards – the Marion Phelps Award and the Richard Evans Award. These awards, presented by QAHN each year at its annual convention, recognize exceptional volunteer commitment … Continue reading →

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Westmount Historical Association president recognized for long-term contribution

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) recently announced that this year’s recipient of its Marion Phelps Award is Doreen Lindsay, “a leading light at the Westmount Historical Association.” Ms. Lindsay has been active on the board of the Westmount Historical … Continue reading →

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‘Volunteering Matters’ regional conference series in Quebec

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) invites leaders from Quebec’s non-profit community sector to attend one of at least five one-day conferences that are part of its 2016 Volunteering Matters regional conference series. Each conference will feature workshops and practical … Continue reading →

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QAHN project to help heritage groups increase number of volunteers

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) announced its new project, Fostering Organizational Renewal through Enriching Volunteer Experience and Recognition (FOREVER), has received funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage. The goal of the 15-month project, now underway, is to provide … Continue reading →

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QAHN WWII project ‘Housewife Heroines’ receives funding

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) issued the following news release. September 2, 2015 — QAHN is pleased to announce that its new project, “Housewife Heroines: Anglophone Women at Home in Montreal during World War II,” has now been funded. … Continue reading →

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New book about history of Jewish community in Quebec City

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) announced that Simon Jacobs and Pierre Anctil have released their new book, Les Juifs de Québec: Quatre cents ans d’histoire, about the 400-year history of the Jews in Quebec City. Mr. Jacobs has been … Continue reading →

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Crème de la crème — October 4, 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Gail Dever

The bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Acadian French – analysis on American-Canadian border by Juliana L’Heureux, The Franco-American Blog. Grant to help Glenwood digitize documents on CountyLive.ca Blog. All editions of 1914’s Church of Ireland Gazette online by Claire … Continue reading →

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