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Public Invited to Attend 'Heritage Basics' Presentation on Thursday, October 15

To be presented by Heritage BC

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 29, 2015 3:37 PM

Summary

As part of the City's Heritage Conservation Program Review & Update process, the Culture and Heritage Department has arranged for Heritage BC to provide a FREE two-hour public presentation called “Heritage Basics” on Thursday, October 15, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Nanaimo Museum (100 Museum Way).

The presentation will introduce the basic legislative overview of heritage conservation for local governments in BC, introduce values based management for heritage conservation and planning, the benefits of heritage conservation (social, environmental, economic), and the intersections between heritage conservation and sustainability.

The public is invited to attend. No heritage background is necessary.

Link to Strategic Plan: The Heritage Conservation Program Review and Update initiative will further the goals of the Cultural Vitality (Creativity, Diversity, Heritage and Innovation) pillar of the Strategic Plan, as well as the heritage policy objectives of the Official Community Plan and the Cultural Plan.

Key Points

  • Participants will gain an understanding of values centred heritage conservation, including benefits, challenges, opportunities and possible next steps for Nanaimo.
  • This presentation is just one of the events being held as part of the City's Heritage Conservation Program Review & Update.

Quotes

"This presentation will provide insight into how municipalities manage heritage conservation, and the importance of a values based approach to heritage planning."

Chris Sholberg
Culture & Heritage Planner
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • Heritage BC is a province-wide, not-for-profit, charitable organization supporting heritage conservation across British Columbia through education, training and skills development, capacity building in heritage planning and funding through the Heritage Legacy Fund.
  • Heritage BC is passionate about building links between heritage conservation and tourism, economic and environmental sustainability, community pride and an appreciation of our common history.
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Contact:

Chris Sholberg
Culture & Heritage Planner
City of Nanaimo
250-755-4472
Main Office
Culture & Heritage Department
City of Nanaimo
250-755-4483

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