Vancouver Regional Historica Fair
About Historica*
The Charles R. Bronfman Foundation Heritage Project was started in 1991 to increase awareness of Canadian heritage and to create an exciting learning environment for students of history. This CRB Heritage Project has introduced the Heritage Fairs Program nationwide by instituting a series of Fairs in every province and territory. The Heritage Fairs are now administered by the Historica Foundation for Canadian history.
- creates an environment where students are excited to learn and share
- provides recognition for student achievement
- celebrates cultural diversity and multiple perspectives
- reveals connections between the past and present
- inspires Canadians to celebrate their places in history
- To increase awareness of our Canadian heritage.
- To celebrate Canada's cultural diversity.
- To create an exciting learning environment for students of history.
- To promote and publicize the variety and uniqueness of our heritage.
- To encourage individuals and communities to celebrate their part in Canadian history.
The Historica Fairs Program:
The Historica Fairs Program encourages students to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Students use the medium of their choice to tell stories about Canadian heroes, legends, milestones, and achievements - and present the results of their research at a public exhibition.
Since its beginning in 1993, the Fairs Program has grown to include more than 200,000 students across Canada each year. In the long term, it is the Historica Foundation?s intention that every eligible student in Canada will have the opportunity to participate in a Fair or an on-line Fair Showcase during his or her years at school.
The Fairs Program is driven by volunteers: more than 10,000 people contribute their time every year. Volunteer committees involving educators, museums, heritage groups, and community associations work together to organize School, Regional, Provincial, and Territorial Fairs. The result is a community-based celebration of Canadian heritage that has a lasting impact on participants.
The goals of the Heritage Fairs Program are:
*Information on this page is taken from the Historica website.
