Every community in Saskatchewan has places that are valued for their heritage significance. Some of these places are formally recognized at the municipal, provincial or national level for their association with the history of the province, while others are respected as landmarks in their communities. All these places teach us about the people and events that make up our history. The Heritage Poster Contest is an opportunity for students to learn more about these historic places through research and artistic expression. Students in all grades are targeted for this contest because of the focus on Saskatchewan and Canadian history in the History, Native Studies and Social Studies curricula.
Call for Entries (English)
Francais:
Chaque collectivité en Saskatchewan a des endroits qui sont valorisés pour leur importance patrimoniale. Certains d'entre eux sont reconnus de façon formelle au niveau municipal, provincial ou national parce qu'ils représentent soit un lien avec l'histoire de la province, soit des points d'intérêt respectés par leurs communautés. Tous ces endroits nous renseignent au sujet des personnes et des événements qui ont marqué notre histoire.
Le concours Affiches du Patrimoine est une occasion pour les élèves d'en apprendre davantage sur ces lieux historiques par le biais de la recherche et de l'expression artistique.
Call for Entries (Francais)
Theme Award
A prize will also be awarded to the entry that best represents the theme of the HERITAGE OF SPORTS AND RECREATION IN SASKATCHEWAN. The 2010 Winter Olympic Games offer an opportunity to celebrate the important role that sport and recreation facilities have played in the development of our province, our communities, and our citizens. Across Saskatchewan, participation in sport and recreation improves individual health and well-being, while fostering community pride and economic development. The gyms, fields, trails, stadiums, rinks, stampede grounds and other places associated with sport and recreation are important gathering places for the community and reflect the history of personal and team achievements that often define a community's spirit and character.
For a poster to be considered for the THE HERITAGE OF SPORTS AND RECREATION theme award, it must depict a historic place that is associated with sport and recreation activity in the student's community or elsewhere in the province. The statement of significance should indicate how the place is, or was, associated with sport and recreation activity, why it is considered historically significant and, where possible, how it has contributed to the growth and development of the community. All entries for the theme award will be considered in their respective grade category.
For more information and eligibility, see the Call for Entries: English or Francais.
About the Contest
This is a province-wide competition for students in all grades. The objective is for youth to create posters depicting a place of heritage significance in Saskatchewan. It is a great way to engage youth with heritage places in the province, to bring discussion of heritage properties into the classroom, and to build awareness and appreciation for heritage properties across Saskatchewan.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS APRIL 12, 2010.
For more information about the poster contest, contact us at:
Heritage Poster Contest
Heritage Resources Branch
Saskatchewan Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport
9th floor, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina SK S4P 4H2
PH: 306-787-8600
FX: 306-798-2071
E-MAIL: historicplaces@gov.sk.ca
