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Reading and Remembrance 2009 - Medals and Memories
Curriculum to Commemorate our Veterans on Remembrance Day
- Click the image above to learn more about an educational program - reading to remember who contributes to our freedom.
- Reading and Remembrance has curriculum that promises to connect with students of all ages.
- Reading and Remembrance is growing and needs volunteers! For more information, e-mail ohs@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
or visit www.readingandremembrance.ca
Bill 149
Inactive Cemeteries Protection Act
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Bill 149 - An Act to protect Ontario's inactive cemeteries is a Private Member's Bill that was introduced to the 1st Session of the 39th Legislature of
Ontario Legislature by Mr. Jim Brownell, MPP (Stormont--Dundas--South Glengarry). Bill 149 had First Reading on February 19, 2009 and Second Reading on March 12, 2009.
The Bill prohibits the relocation of inactive cemeteries despite anything to the contrary in another Act or regulation dealing with cemeteries.
- To read, download, and/or print Bill 149 - An Act to protect Ontario's inactive cemeteries, click Here.
- To read the official Hansard, click Here.
- Make sure to check out the April 2009 OHS Bulletin - it will be full of information about Bill 149!
- To Download and Print the Petition in favour of Bill 149, click Here
(return to 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, ON M2N 3Y2)
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2009-2010 Honours and Awards
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Deadline: January 10, 2010.
The OHS welcomes nominations to recognize individuals, organizations, and authors for contributions to the ongoing quest to preserve, protect and promote our province's rich heritage.
New Award!: Award for Author: Huguenot Society of Canada Award
Honouring the best book or substantial article published in Ontario in the past three years which has brough public awareness to the principles of freedom of conscience and freedom of thought.
To download or print: 2009-2010 Honours and Awards Nomination Form
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Upcoming Event:
WORKSHOP: Making Ontario's Heritage Accessible for People with Disabilities
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Saturday November 7, 2009 :: 10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario (Click for Museum Website)
Held in partnership with The Simcoe County Historical Association
Workshop Topics Include:
* The Ontario Historical Society's Accessibility Information and Resource Tool Kit
* Why we should ensure full accessibility
* Heritage and Museums - Issues of Access
* Beyond The Ramp: New attitudes and new approaches
* Customer Service for Historical Organizations and Institutions
* Practical Case Studies and Partnerships for Funding
Please bring examples of your innovative solutions for improving accessibility in the heritage community. We will also discuss the barriers and challenges to improving accessibility and you will have an opportunity to share your experiences during the workshop.
Registration is $25.00 and includes a kit of resource materials, lunch and refreshments. The Simcoe County Museum is wheelchair accessible. You must register as soon as possible, as space is limited.
Please complete the registration form below and mail it along with your cheque (payable to The Ontario Historical Society) to:
The Ontario Historical Society, 34 Parkview Ave., Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2
Attention: Simcoe County Accessibility Workshop
For more information about this workshop contact:
Rob Leverty (Registration) by phone: 1.866.955.2755 or e-mail: rleverty@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
Ellen Millar (Local Information) by phone: 1.866.893.9300 ext. 1288 or e-mail: ellen.millar@simcoe.ca
To download a flyer for the workshop, click here
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Great News!!
Insurance Rates now Available for OHS Member and Affiliated Societies!
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For more information: Please email Insurance Inquiries
Member and affiliated societies in good standing with The Ontario Historical Society are now eligible to purchase insurance at very discounted rates. General liability insurance and Directors' and Officers' Liability insurance are now a service offered by The Ontario Historical Society. Please contact the e-mail address linked above, or telephone Rob Leverty at 416.226.9011 for more information!
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The 2007 Annual General Meeting of The
Ontario Historical Society was held at Brock University on June 22 and 23, 2007 in conjunction with
our first conference in more than a decade!
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Forging
Freedom: A Conference in Honour of the Abolition of the
Atlantic Slave Trade.
Now Available Online :: Forging Freedom Website
The published Forging Freedom Conference proceedings and African Canadian History Cirriculum - thanks to a generous grant
from the Roots of Freedom Program of the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration!
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Tool Kit
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OHS Bulletin
December 2009 :: Issue 172 - Article submission deadline is November 6, 2009
Email Bulletin Editor for more information!
For information about Advertising in our bi-monthly publication, please click Here.
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OHS Accessible Heritage Bulletin Board is now
available. Click
here for Access.
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Banting Homestead Preservation Assured. See
December 1, 2006
Press Release!
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Banting Media Release December 22, 2006 See
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:: September 2007 OHS Bulletin is now online! See
Attached
:: Read information about our Summer Forging Freedom Conference and about Cemetery News from across Ontario.
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Thoreau MacDonald's Sketches of Rural Ontario written
by George W.J. Duncan and illustrated by Thoreau MacDonald
is now available. For further information
click here! Order Online: click
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